What are Hip Gores on a Corset?

What are hip gores, how could they improve your corset/what are their benefits, and how do you add hip gores to your corset?

sewing to distraction: Ageless Patterns #1036 (AP1036) 1869 Short Corset for Fleshy Lady 36 Bust - 26 Waist

hip gores – The Pragmatic Costumer

Corset Modification: Adjustable Hip Ties

Learn How to Make Corset Gores

Farthingales Corset blog: Corset Gores

Red Midbust Corset With Flossing Embroidery And Gores

S-Bend Edwardian Corsets – Lucy's Corsetry

Corset Alteration - How to Add Hip Gores - By Sidney Eileen

A long, purple sophisticated Waist Taming corset with strong spiral steel boning and perfect for taller ladies. For a great formal wear look try

Long Purple Brocade Pattern Corset With Hip Gores