Guide to measuring for corsets
The right corset size depends on several things:
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Type and style of the corset
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Whether it is for fashion or waist training
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Body shape. A more curvy body shape can have greater compression capabilities. If your natural waist is 95cm or more, the compressions can be up to 15cm (six inches).
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If you like to wear the corset completely closed or with a gap.
The general reduction is 10-15cm ( 4-6 inches) below your natural waist measurement and 5-10cm ( 2-4 inches) for your bust and hips. For example, if your measurements are: your corset measurements will be:
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Waist natura 74cm corset waist 64-59cm
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Bust natural 92cm corset bust 87-82cm
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Hips natural 98cm corset hips 93-88cm
How to Measure for a Corset
Make sure that you keep the tape measure close to the body, but not too tight.
Take all vertical measurements on one side of your body. Horizontal measurements should be taken with the tape measure parallel to the floor.
Your bust measurement should always be taken according to your natural figure, meaning the bust should remain in its natural supported position without being pushed up, compressed, or manually adjusted during measuring.
If you have larger or heavier breasts, it is recommended to take measurements while wearing a well-fitting unlined bra (non-padded bra). This helps support the bust in its natural lifted position without adding extra volume, ensuring the measurement reflects how the corset will actually fit and support your body.
1.Upper Bust – Measure around your back and upper bust, directly under your arms. (Required for overbust corsets.)
2.Bust – Measure around the fullest part of your bust while keeping the tape level. Do not let the tape slip down at the back.
3.Underbust – Measure around your body immediately beneath your breasts.
4.Waist – Measure around your natural waistline, which is usually the narrowest part of your torso.
5.Lowest Rib Circumference – Measure around your rib cage at the level of the lowest ribs. This ensures that the corset does not compress your lower ribs too much, allowing comfortable breathing. Keep your breath relaxed and natural while measuring.
6.High Hip – Measure around your hip bones, approximately 10 cm (4 in) below the waist.
7.Low Hip – Measure around the fullest part of your hips, usually over the buttocks, approximately 20 cm (8 in) below the waist.
B. Upper Bust to Nipple – Measure vertically from the upper bust line to the nipple.
C. Nipple to Underbust – Measure vertically from the nipple to the underbust line.
D. Waist to Top Corset Center Front – Measure from your natural waistline to the desired height of the corset at the center front. For overbust corsets, this measurement helps establish the upper edge of the corset and the amount of décolletage you wish to reveal.
E. Underbust to Waist – Measure vertically from the underbust line to the natural waistline.
F. Waist to High Hip – Measure from the natural waistline to the high hip level (approximately 10 cm / 4 in below the waist).
G. Waist to Low Hip – Measure from the natural waistline to the fullest part of the hips (approximately 20 cm / 8 in below the waist).
H. Waist to Leg Crease (Seated Measurement) – Measure from the natural waistline to the point where your thigh meets your torso. If unsure, sit down and measure to where your leg naturally bends at a right angle. This measurement is especially important for longer corsets to ensure comfortable sitting.
A. Upper Bust to Waist (over bust) – Measure from the upper bust line, over the fullest part of the bust, down to the natural waistline.
B. Upper Bust to Nipple – Measure vertically from the upper bust line to the nipple.
C. Nipple to Underbust – Measure vertically from the nipple to the underbust line.
D. Waist to Top Corset Center Front – Measure from your natural waistline to the desired height of the corset at the center front. For overbust corsets, this measurement helps establish the upper edge of the corset and the amount of décolletage you wish to reveal.
E. Underbust to Waist – Measure vertically from the underbust line to the natural waistline.
F. Waist to High Hip – Measure from the natural waistline to the high hip level (approximately 10 cm / 4 in below the waist).
G. Waist to Low Hip – Measure from the natural waistline to the fullest part of the hips (approximately 20 cm / 8 in below the waist).
H. Waist to Leg Crease (Seated Measurement) – Measure from the natural waistline to the point where your thigh meets your torso. If unsure, sit down and measure to where your leg naturally bends at a right angle. This measurement is especially important for longer corsets to ensure comfortable sitting.