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Contemporary Overbust Corset

Has a slightly curved front to support the bust and push it up. Sometimes with bust gores to separate. Usually has a separating front busk and back lacing. Comes in slightly at the waist to emphasize without compressing much, and then extends to the hips/stomach area to smooth. The boning is usually positioned in channels along the seam lines, about one bone every inch to three inches.