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Pipestem Corset

Similar to the hourglass, but with a straight waist area two to four inches long. This compresses not only the waist but also the bottom “floater” ribs. The boning is usually positioned in channels along the seam lines or parallel to them, about one bone every inch. Should only be worn by experienced tight-lacers.