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A well-fitting and comfortable corset starts with
an accurate set of measurements, that we suggest be taken by someone else, since it is difficult to maintain accuracy
when measuring yourself. We cannot be responsible if you mis-measure, or fail to update us while waiting for your corset or
garment if your measurements change.
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 Please note: 1. underbust corset orders require measurements nos. 2 through 7, 9 through 11,
E, F
2. overbust corset orders require measurements nos. 1 through 11
3. chemise orders require measurements 1
through 9, 14, D through J
4. Number 2 below refers to the rib cage horizontal measurement located just underneath the
bosom/chest swell, or around the bra underwire. Hold the tape measure absolutely horizontally and do not let it drop in back.
Have someone measure you while you are relaxed with yours arms down, breathing normally. This should not be a tight measurement
which could result in the unsightly squeezing of the upper body flesh over the top edge of your corset.
5."Snug"
waist measurement in item 3 below means: place tape closely against your natural waistline where you wear your skirt or pants
waistband (generally measure one inch above bellybutton for a feminine waistline, one inch below for masculine waistline).
If you are not able to move the tape measure around your body but it "stick" to your skin, then this is the proper
"snug" measurement.
6. Most clients new to corsetry start with a 4" waistline reduction when the corset
eventually closes in back, however, this depends upon your body size and shape, comfort with restriction, muscle tone, and
goals of corseting. Those having more experience with corsets can usually lace down further than that. Suggest what you desire,
and we will alert you if we suggest some other restriction. * Please measure as close to the skin as possible. For overbust styles, you may wear a bra and measure
over it, in order to insure proper cleavage and lift in your corset.
* Have someone measure 3 times and take the middle
measurement.
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1. Please also send us your bra and cup size. Around natural chest _____________
2. Nipple to nipple (in bra'
please insert any padding you intend to wear with your corset)
3. Around from underarm across bra/bosom to underarm
4. Around from underarm across back to underarm (do not let tape measure drop)
5. Around just under the lower
bust ____________
6. Around normal waistline, but measure snugly _____________
How many inches of
waist reduction do you desire in your final corset when it closes at the back? ______
7. Around pelvic bone __________________________
8. Around 5" down from waist ______________
9. Around widest part of hips __________________
10. Waist
to just under the lower bust __________
(Please note: our graphic shows this taken center front of your body. However,
look down over your nipple. This is where you will actually take the measurement on the side/front of your body. This should
be from your waist to where your bra under-wire sits or slightly lower; be careful not to measure too high!)
11. Waist
to center of nipple (wear a bra to take this measurement)_________________
12. Waist to bottom of corset or garment
__________ (For corsets, this should be from your waist low enough to cover your tummy "fat" but not so low as to
poke into your "privates." Rather than use a tape measure, it is best to use a ruler to take this particular measurement
because it will push in toward your torso just like the corset will do. Take this measurement several times while sitting
down and several times while standing up. Those measurements will likely be different, so report the average. For example,
a person 5'6" to 5'9" tall will likely report about 4.5" for a man and about 5.5" for a woman.
If you are taller, this distance may stay the same or get longer, and if you are shorter, the reverse. Photos of your torso
will help us determine if you have properly averaged this measurement.)
13. Around chest over bra ______________________
14. Shoulder strap: from side top of corset over shoulder to back of corset ___________
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a. Elbow to wrist
______________________________
b. From top of bra over shoulder to where strap ends______
c. Around wrist ________________________________
d. Across shoulders ____________________________
e. Back center, waist to top of corset or garment _____________
f. Back center, waist to bottom of corset or garment ___________
g. Nipple to top of shoulder ___________________
h. Nipple to nipple ______________________
i. Around chest, from underarm across nipple to underarm ____________
j. Around back, from underarm across back to underarm __________
k. Waist to knee _______________________________
l. Waist to floor ______________________________
m. Around forehead _____________________________
n. Vertical
front measurement from just under chin to lowest point of collar _____________
o. Shoulder to wrist ___________________________
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