When searching for the right corset pattern you first need to decide on a shape, this will depend on several things including how active you’re going to be in your corset, your body shape, personal comfort level etc. but as a rule of thumb, an underbust of some sort is usually preferred for corset training. This is because it’s less movement restrictive and more appropriate for everyday wear – it can be concealed under clothes and is more suited to wearing over tops and blouses. Obviously overbusts can be worn while corset training but they tend to be reserved for evening wear and special occasions.
If you are particularly tall or have a long body, you’ll probably feel more comfortable tight lacing in a long line corset. This is (as you might expect from the name) just a longer corset. Finding a specific pattern for a longline corset might prove difficult, so opt for an over the hips corset pattern if one can’t be found.
Longline underbust
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