Reddit mentions of Squeem - Perfectly Curvy, Women's Firm Control Strapless Waist Cincher

I had a medical grade binder that the hospital gave me after my c-section, and after a few weeks in that, I got a [Squeem Waist Cincher] (http://www.amazon.com/Squeem-Perfect-Compression-Cincher-Shapewear/dp/B0020MMDZQ). Neither of them really did anything in the long term, but it's nice to not feel so...floppy after baby is born.

Best shapewear purchase I ever made. Expensive, but worth it. Had no makeup on in these, so this is all you can see, but even without hip padding this thing does a lot to really cinch the waist and at least give something in the hip area.

I paid more for mine than on Amazon, but I was able to go dressed to my local friendly lingerie shop and get fitted by the owner, so it was worth it.

Much more direct in its function than a lacy corset, but less sexy and pretty. Easier to wear under everyday clothes, so for me it's a great option. And besides, respiration is overrated...

I'm about your size and have the same issue, even at my thinnest (5'6", 125ish) I still had a pooch and I'm not sure it would ever go away completely even if I lost more weight. (No babies, but I have been overweight and I have a small frame.) Also I never connected it, but my grandma is tiny and has a very pronounced pooch too!

I recently got a Squeem to hold it in and I feel a lot sexier now that I can have a (mostly) flat area from my belly button on down. It also makes my pants fit a lot better and feel more flattering because there's no more squeezing or muffin top. I've heard Spanx is good also, but I wanted the connector style one because I hate wrangling into super tight clothes haha.