Corsets for the female torso tend - The male torso

Corsets for the female torso tend to be highly shaped, with a large difference between the hips/bust and the waist measurement. This is because the female torso is quite curvy and the corsets are designed to match the "underlying" shape of the body.

The male torso is far straighter between the lower chest, waist and hips. The male body also tends to be slightly leaner than the female form. This means if you buy the wrong shaped corset, it will never fit properly, as you will be trying to tighten it against muscle and bone.