The Elva Dress has individual shoulder straps that can be adjusted over the shoulder, with a separate lace up corset-style back. You can tighten the lace up back to your preference. Made using a double-layered fabric that gives the same great fit as shape-wear. New dress from AYM Studios- never worn, although I did thread the corset back and take the tags off. I own the black dress of the same style and found that I didn’t ever reach for the brown one.