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  2. Bust/waist/hip measurements - Wikipedia

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    A corset diagram showing the lines of measurement for bust, waist, hip, and back underarm to waist. Bust/waist/hip measurements (informally called 'body measurements' or ′vital statistics′) are a common method of specifying clothing sizes. They match the three inflection points of the female body shape.

  3. Corset - Wikipedia

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    An "overbust corset" encloses the torso, extending from just under the arms toward the hips. An "underbust corset" begins just under the breasts and extends down toward the hips. A "longline corset"—either overbust or underbust—extends past the iliac crest, or the hip bone. A longline corset is ideal for those who want increased stability ...

  4. File:Adult male diagram template (drawing).svg - Wikipedia

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    The Vector templates below can be used to derive images with, for example, Inkscape. This is the method with the greatest potential. This is the method with the greatest potential. See Human body diagrams/Inkscape tutorial for a basic description in how to do this.

  5. Busk (corsetry) - Wikipedia

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    Front Claps for corsets. A busk (also spelled busque) is a rigid element of a corset at the centre front of the garment. [1] Two types exist, one- and two-part busks. [2]Single-piece busks were used in "stays" and bodices from the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries and were intended to keep the front of the corset or bodice straight and upright.

  6. Bone (corsetry) - Wikipedia

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    In corsetry, a bone is one of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame and gives it rigidity. The purpose of the boning in a corset varies slightly from era to era. Generally, the cinching/shaping properties of corsetry puts strain onto the fabric from which the corset is made. The boning supports the desired shape and prevents ...

  7. I'm A Trainer, And These Are 5 Weight Machines You Should ...

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    Most weight machines have levers or pins to customize the seat height and range of motion, so don’t hesitate to consult the machine’s diagram or ask a gym staff member for help if needed.

  8. Breast binding - Wikipedia

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    Binders on display at a Science History Institute exhibit dedicated to stretch garments.. Breast binding, also known as chest binding, is the flattening and hiding of breasts with constrictive materials such as cloth strips or purpose-built undergarments.

  9. Wasp waist - Wikipedia

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    Wasp waist is a women's fashion silhouette, produced by a style of corset and girdle, that has experienced various periods of popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its primary feature is the abrupt transition from a natural-width rib cage to an exceedingly small waist, with the hips curving out below.