I'd been looking for a corset that's short enough for someone who is 5' - 5'1" and for years I wasn't able to find one. Every single company that claimed it was made for folks with short torsos still made it too long and tapered at the bottom. I took a chance on this one but didn't have high hopes. However, this one proved me wrong. It is PERFECT for a short torso. and the bottom design is straight across.

The problem I had with other allegedly-short corsets is that it cut into the breast because it was so high, and the bottom was so long and tapered that when you'd sit down, it immediately folded upwards. If you're a tad hippy, it wouldn't lay flat. For this reason, I was never able to wear it under clothes unless I planned on standing up the whole time. I can't say enough good about this corset. it stays in place, it holds you in, and since wearing it for only a few weeks along with some firming cream, my midriff and stomach are actually getting flatter each day. I highly recommend this product.