Black velvet bodice with satin ribbon lacing with metal eyelets. The satin inserts on the front and back of this black velvet underbust are covered with a French lace overlay and decorated with delicate black brocade and black velvet ribbon trim. The V-shaped insert on the back is decorated with satin bows and rosebuds. The underbust is lined with silky-soft satin and has flexible plastic rods. The lacing can be worn at the front or back.