Figure - StraightFront edges - Straight top, Pointed bottomBack edges - Straight top and bottomClosure - Front, Steel buskBoning - Soft bonesLacing - Back, ribbonCorset Strength - *** Waist cinching corset. Relatively strong material, can take 3 to 4 inches off your natural waist, relatively low chances of tearing if over-tightened/mistreated.