Damien
mine is waist high, i'd love to have a hips one too but they are so expensive. Wearing it in the summer it's not really a problem. I just have to avoid crop tops or similar. Yeah sometimes with light clothes you can see its shape if you look closely but i hope people don't stare at me that much.
I don't really have a stopping condition at the moment i expect to wear it as far as i live with my parents but i'll decide when that time comes. I'm wearing the belt voluntarily and i'm happy with my choice.
I know about thigh bands and chastity bras i like them i think they look cool but i don't have them and i don't think there would be very practical for real use. I'd love to know more about them and try them. Do you have and wear them?