Pull the laces gently from both top and bottom and tighten the lacing towards the middle. Tie the ends in a bow at back. There should be a pleasant 'hugging' sensation and good posture with a straight back. If you wish to wear it with the laces in the front and hooks on back, it's your desire on how to wear it. Corsets mould to the body after a short period and the material takes the strain evenly.
Damage is mostly always through excessive force applied too soon.
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