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Straight-Front – A version of the S-curve corset from the Victorian Era. It was briefly popular in that era, and is more popular now due to it being safer medically for the body to maintain. Supports and pushes the bust out and up while drastically compressing the waist. Pushes the stomach in and the hips back. Boning radiates from the front point, then follows a more Victorian pattern towards the back. Mainly for tight-lacers or recreationists looking for a safe alternative to Victorian S-Curve corsets.

S-curve – A corset from the beginnings of the 20th century. Evolved from the straight front corset. Pushed the bust up and out while pushing the hips and stomach in and back, making the wearer lean forward at an awkward angle in order to keep their balance. The waist came in drasticly to maintain a tiny size. Also known as ‘pouter pidgeon’. The boning is complicated, and often includes curving steel pieces designed to push the pelvis back and lean the chest forward. Due to the tight lacing and body repositioning, this corset can cause serious health problems with the spine and internal organs. Should only be worn by experienced corset wearers.