How to choose your corset size?

If you have never worn a corset before, or if you have only purchased corsets and waist trainers from other brands, you are probably wondering… You may be asking yourself "which size really fits best?" or "should I choose my usual dress size?" or "what if I choose the wrong one?"

If you are unsure about your corset size, please read this! We get these questions all the time, so you are not alone! It can be difficult to sort through all the available sizes on your own, so this guide will help you find the right size easily and without having to worry about returns.

Keep in mind that if you are muscular, like a dancer or swimmer, your body will probably not compress much. You may find that your abdomen only compresses by a few inches at most, due to the strength of your abdominal muscles. At the other end of the spectrum, if you have a softer or highly compressible midsection, you may easily be able to cinch 4 inches or more. (If you are unsure about your body type, try pulling a firm belt or scarf tightly around your waist to get an idea.) If you are still unsure about our ready-to-wear sizes, we are happy to answer your specific questions if you contact us by email.

If you want to know how to measure yourself for a standard-sized corset, here is a general tutorial made by your servant. Then, let's use the calculator below to determine your preferred corset size, as well as the rib cage and hip spring you will need!

Aim for a 3-4 inch reduction if...

• You want a relatively light reduction

• You only use the corset to support your posture or to smooth your clothes.

• You are petite (natural size 25 or less) and/or muscular and not very compressible You are not interested in tight lacing or waist training.

Aim for a 5 to 6 inch reduction if...

• You want a moderate reduction
• You want a visible or dramatic silhouette
• You are interested in tight lacing or waist training You are rather flexible or compressible

You can comfortably close a corset that is 4 inches smaller than your natural size.

• Aim for a 7-8 inch reduction if...
• You already have experience with corsets, tight lacing, or waist training. You can comfortably close a corset that is 6 inches smaller than your natural size.
• You have a natural size of around 34 inches or more, and you have a lot of subcutaneous fat (movable fat under the skin) on your belly.
• You want to achieve a very dramatic and unnatural silhouette.
• You are losing a lot of weight (note: your rib cage and hips may also shrink, and at unpredictable rates; so choose your corset carefully, and perhaps wait to buy a corset if your body is changing very quickly).

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