A mid-hip corset is about the same length as a regular underbust corset in the front, so anyone with an average length torso can sit down comfortably in it. What makes it different is that the corset elegantly sweeps down lower on the sides of the hips to make it look almost like a longline corset. These corsets accentuate a dramatic hip spring, and are a good compromise between a shorter length but more lower tummy control.