Finding the right size Corset

You would measure your corset like you would measure the band width for your bra. Fitting your band size.

Standing in front of a mirror, wrap your tape measure snugly around your chest, just under or at the crease beneath your breasts, ensuring teh tape is flush against your back. Check in teh mirror to make sure the tape is parallel with teh floor and flat across your back.

You may need a friend or your partner to help. Record this measurement in inches and write it down. Now you'll need to do some basic maths to find your proper band size.

• if the number is even, add 4 to get your band size.
• If the number is odd, add 5 to get your band size.

Example: If you wrote down 32, add 4 to give you 36, this is your band size and also your corset size. If you are a DD Cup, then you would go a size higher.

All corsets are sized by waist size, in 2" increments. Corsets should be ordered 2-6 inches below your natural waist measurement, depending on the desired effect. If you are tiny, then your waist will not compress as easily, nor as far, as a person who is larger. (The larger we are, the more we squish!) A good rule of thumb would be to order a corset 4 inches smaller than your current waist size, if you measure at 32" or less. If your waist size is 34" or higher, then you should order your corset at least 6" smaller. If you're a larger lady you should take a look at our Plus Size Corsets and Bustiers.

For example: A person whose natural waist size is 28 inches should order a corset of size 24 inches, and could wear the garment semi closed at the back giving a 2 inch reduction, or fully closed giving a 4 inch reduction. All corsets should be comfortable to wear.

Do not lace your corset too tightly during the first few weeks of wear – your new garment should be ‘broken in’, whereby the fabric is allowed to take the strain evenly and the corset adjusts to your body shape – and your body similarly adjusts to the compression.

For Bridal Corsets we recommend you order a modesty panel to hide the crease at the back.

Please check the sizing chart below to find your corset size. If your still unsure why not ask a question of other corset fans on our corset forum or contact us and we will advise as best we can.