Well made and sturdy, but wife's favorite thing about this corset is that it is flat across the top, rather than coming up to a point between the breasts; the flat top is much more comfortable when bending forward. Tip: If you have extra wide hips and narrow rib cage, or vice versa, you can cut the lace in half and lace the top and bottom separately for a better fit. We used a dab of silicone sealant to finish the cut ends of the lace.