Lightweight and flexible, this sleek looking model is made from MStevens proprietary 6-way stretch spandex fabric called "Milliskin". That makes this dance belt extremely stretchy, which can be both a blessing and a curse.
77% nylon/23% Lycra
MStevens takes a bit of extra care with the design, adding an additional seam line into the 2" full circumference waistband to insure the elastic won't roll over inside. It hides perfectly under tights. Even under a unitard, it doesn't reveal a dance belt outline.
The thong is the narrowest of all dance belts tested so there's no feeling of excessive material between your legs, but that also means it rides extremely deep. No problem while wearing it, but taking it off can literally be a pain!
The MStevens is considered by many to be the most comfortable dance belt available.
I've received comments like "feels like you have nothing on" and "forgot I was wearing it". (Yeah right - I'll agree it's comfortable, but no dance belt feels like you aren't wearing one.) However the consensus - which I agree with - is that it just doesn't have enough support for jumping. The lack of a structured pouch can lead to internal shifting which reveals undesirable anatomical detail.
Very popular with slim younger dancers - an MStevens size S fits a boy with a 22" waist.
For the rest of us, that means they are sized smaller than expected, so go up 1 or 2 sizes from what you think you need. I find a size L fits my 32" waist just fine even though the size charts indicate I need an XL. Compared to other size L dance belts in my drawer, its unstretched waistband is about the same.
Not supportive enough for partnering work.
Since it is constructed entirely of spandex, this dance belt will not tolerate laundry abuse. It's important to wash it in cold water and hang dry.
