I've bought so many of these! I swear I'm standing up straight and I catch a glimpse as you said and wonder, "Who is that old lady!". Yikes. It's me. I found a few "foundational items" that don't restrict as much and when I go for walks I wear one because I feel the gravity pulling me down. I really slouch then. I haven't fallen much yet but it does become a worry. My brother and I are going on vacation and he's taking a walking stick. Hmmm...I'm not ready for that yet but he's only 72.