… Measuring a plus sized figure for a corset training corset may mean that the usual sizing method – taking the waist size minus 4 inches and picking the corset pattern size that matches – results in a corset too big at the bust and hips. Instead go by the bust/hips measurements instead.
Measure the bust at the fullest part with a well fitting non-padded bra on. This measurement should also have 4 inches removed to get the ideal fit. The hip measurement can be taken at either (or both) the hip bone or the fullest part of the hips (normally level with the fullest part of the bum). This will depend on the corset pattern – whether it’s an on the hips or over the hips style. The hips measurement should have 2 inches removed from it.
So why 4 inches off the bust and waist but only 2 inches off the hips? Well 2 inches should be taken off everywhere to allow a 2 inch gap at the laces, but the waist is being compressed further for the corseted shape so we remove another 2 inches. The bust is also traditionally pushed in and upward so we also take an extra 2 inches off this measurement. Thus giving us the classic corset training shape.
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