Corset Making Conundrum - which pattern?

I spent so much time last year making bags and other things for other people, that, although I did a whole lot of study on the subject, I didn't actually make a single corset!  Not a bad thing, because it was my research into corsetry which led me to my current fascination with pattern design and other forms of dressmaking, and these will tie together in the end.

I have two historical patterns which I want to try, but despite poring over them all morning, I simply can't decide which to start first, so what do you think?  I will do a 'sew along' if you decide which you would like to see bought to life.  Both patterns are taken from original patterns and are historically accurate.

Choice A:  This is an Edwardian "S bend" corset.  It gives a tiny waist, enhances the hips, and is gussetted at the bust to give a good cleavage.  I have some nice black coutil fabric for this which is embroidered with white roses.  I might combine that with some black satin for the bust gussets and hip gores.

Choice B:  This is a much earlier set of "stays", dating from 17th/18th Century.  The one on the left (pink) is a copy of one I have seen in the V&A museum, London. 

From these two, I prefer the pink because it was this that prompted me to acquire the pattern, and purchase some lovely dusty pink silk from which to make it - a bit like the real thing pictured.  It has laces at the front and back and I will probably make it without sleeves - unless I find something very inspiring to make them from. 

So which one first?  The Edwardian Corset or the V&A Stays??

Note added from the future:  I never did complete this one! (3/12/14)