Figure - ConicalFront edges - Straight top, Middle v bottomBack edges - Straight top and bottomClosure - Front, Steel BuskBoning - Soft bonesLacing - Back, Shoe LaceNote - Modesty panel is attached on both ends, thus this corset can only expand up to 7 inches only. Corset Strength - ** Fashion corset. Delicate material, can take 2 inches off your natural waist, moderate chances of tearing if over-tightened/mistreated.