I got my corset from True Corset a day earlier than expected, which was absolutely fantastic because I used it this weekend for the Omaha Zombie walk as a steampunk zombie hunter. The gold and brown stripe fabric has a bit of a shine to it reminiscent of steampunk metals. The flap over the front and the antique buttons decorating it look amazing and give the corset an added amount of flair. I was able to lace it up pretty tight by myself with no help, but was able to tie it two inches tighter with the help of a friend. The cord lacing is extremely strong, and the steel-boning helps squish, lift, and support everything without breaking or snapping to poke your insides. I got so many compliments and photographs while wearing this corset to the Zombie Walk this weekend. The only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars is because one of the antique buttons fell off completely and I didn't have time to repair it before the walk. I purchased this corset at $40... compared to $200.
Great buy. Superb quality. Authentic steel-boning. Strong lacing. In short: Awesome.