This is a true corsetry level overbust corset, all steel boning, artfully pieced together with black pinstripe fabric. Fully lined, plus stay to stay strapping at the waist to allow for even fetish level corseting with stays every 2 inches.  It laces in back in the correct manner of  lacing up from the bottom to the center, then down from the top to the center.  Heavy duty busk closures in the front.   Sizing goes by waist measurement and is as follows:  You never want to have it completely closed because then you'll have nowhere to go from there, so what you do is add about half an inch onto your measurement for a slow give of the fabric once it's been exposed to your body heat.  Then you want to order 1-3 inches below your listed waist size.   The bustline will take care of itself.  Just remember to lift them up as you tighten in back for the proper support and for maximum effect.  The neckline and hem are stunningly decorated in a pleated satin ribbon style with solid satin over the stays and a bow in front.   Has a 6 inch privacy panel inside in back for a finished, closed look no matter how close to closing or not closing the back is.