Instructions in Spirella Corsetry/Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Body Poise
1. The poise or position of the body is affected by the corset. This is the reason why it is necessary far you to understand what normal poise is. The normal types, 20, 60, 40, and 30 necessarily stand in normal poise.

5. When a corset is applied to the body the location of the lacing, front or back, gives a positive compression over the back or front of the body. This compression swings the pelvic girdle backward or forward and so changes the balance or poise of the body. The location of the lacing adjustment in the corset can change abnormal to normal poise.

6. When studying your client's figure, note her poise. If it is not normal decide where she needs compression and select the lacing adjustment in the corset over that part of the body. If her poise is normal, preserve it and bring out her best lines.