Have just come across this thread and glad to know I'm not alone. Making my own is out of the question as am partially sighted, not that I was much good at sewing when I could see.
I'm long waisted with a midriff bulge that doesn't respond to any amount of dieting, my backside just gets smaller and makes the problem more pronounced. I shall be trying all your suggestions, would love to look a little more stylish despite having to wear extra wide, extra deep lace up shoes that look like old fashioned school shoes.