u/Head-Life3942

i’m in love this mirror palais ‘lilith’ bustier but not so in love with the thought of spending 1k on it. also would really like a custom fit, so i thought i‘d attempt a modified dupe... (is that ambitious?)

specifically, i really like the wide front piece, the mid-bust cut off with the peekaboo cups (and also the look of the one straight top panel that holds the cups), and the side hooks. i would love to modify it to sit further down, and i’m not sure if this is really a ’corset’ so i would love something with more waist reduction, if possible. are there any existing patterns that i could use for my desired look and fit?

very new to corsetry so please forgive my ignorance!