Lengths:

• Center front: 11.5” with 10” busk
• Side seam: 9.5”
• Center back: 12.5”  
• Underbust to hip: 10” 

Springs (all measured from the bottom of the waist tape) :

• Rib spring: 6.5 inches (about 5" above the waistline)
• Hip spring: 10 inches (about 3” below the waistline)

The Novice is the same shape as our classic Hourglass silhouette - just thinner, lighter, and more economical.

Hardware:

• Constructed with 20 flexible spiral steel stays for added comfort and better form
• 6 spring steel stays supporting the grommets and busk
• ½ inch wide flexible steel busk front closure

Textiles:

• 2 layers of fabric:
• Strength layer of high quality cotton twill laminated to an outer layer of white brocade alternating with smooth white satin

More features:

• Waist tape for added support at the waist line
• Matching front modesty placket perfectly hides skin or clothing behind busk
• Back modesty panel can be purchased separately
• 6 garter loops, for the option of attaching separate garter straps
• Laced with matching single faced satin ribbon