Corset Fitting / Sizing Help

You just excitedly laced up your first corset… but it doesn’t fit as expected! I’m here to help you figure out exactly what’s wrong and how to fix it.

WKD Morticia corset (discontinued older construction), in size 18
Bigger Corset, Smaller Waist: How sizing up can paradoxically give you a better cinch
Lacing gaps have always been a hot topic in the corset community, and for good reason - it's a very
Gemini longline corset, round rib and conical rib silhouette modeled and designed by Lucy Corsetry
Conical vs Round Rib Corsets – How to choose the best silhouette for your body
WHAT?! You just got finished reading through a dozen blog posts / watching an hour of corset videos on Youtube
A screencapture of Lucy putting on the CS-426 longline corset from Orchard Corset, with an unstiffened, sewn in modesty panel. She leans to her right side while wrapping the corset around her, to allow the modesty panel to fall across the lacing gap.
The Perfect Lacing Length Calculator
Earlier this year, I worked on a new calculator to determine the ideal length of lacing anyone needs for their
Protected: October Bonus Post for $15+ Patrons
Some extra notes on overbust corset fitting: Before I get into trouble, let me say a few things: I am
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I was recently asked how much of an error in measurements is too much? This is what we'll discuss today.
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How to Curve your Corset Busk
  Today I'm going to demonstrate how to curve the busk of your corset for a more deliberately dished front
Lucy Corsetry wearing a longline corset by C&S Constructions. The double view shows the profile and front angles, and an approximated cross section to see the shape of the waist given.
Thin or Thick Corset Profiles: Comparing Silhouettes and Cross Section
How many of you have stood in front of the mirror while wearing a corset, admiring the narrowness of your
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Introducing the New Corset Sizing Tool!
This past weekend I made a free corset sizing tool - one that accurately calculates your ideal corset size based off
Lucy corsetry demonstrates a white brocade overbust corset that's been badly ripped along the panels. It will require some sort of external boning channels for repair, not simply a mended seam.
Corset SNAFU? Here’s how to Repair / Mend (Most Types of) Corset Damage.
  Several of you liked the video/post I made on corset fitting issues and how to alter your corset to
Lucy modeling a mockup fitting for the
Your Corset Doesn’t Fit… Now What? When to Alter Your Corset, or Let It Go.
In this post we’re going to discuss corset alterations to adjust the fit of your corset, and when it’s worth it
Corset Lacing Gap: How Wide Should It Be?
We've talked about the shape of your lacing gap before (multiple times) and said that a parallel gap is what
Lucy Corsetry looking very excited with her mouth open in a surprised smile, raised eyebrows, and hands brought up beside her face.
Introducing Corset Database + Giveaway!!
For many years I have been categorizing and organizing all my corset research in many different locations on this blog
Illustration of a human head and torso in the saggital plane, titled
Corset Back TOO Straight? Curving Steel Bones for a Healthy, Neutral Posture
Last week I wrote about what to do when your steels are too bendy or difficult to keep straight - so
Lucy modeling the waist training wasp waist underbust corset by
How to Correct a “Bowing” Corset
In the past, I’ve discussed various reasons why your corset may be bowing (giving the "()" shape) in the back, including
Lucy takes a selfie of herself modeling the gold brocade
Dark Garden Bespoke Corset Process – Measurements and Mockup Fitting
Today I'd like to walk you through the process of ordering a custom corset - specifically, a custom overbust from
Is it Possible to “Shrink your Hips” using a Corset or Girdle?
  "I've been wearing a corset for a few months, and I like the way my waist looks small but
A view of Zessinna's back, showing her Venus dimples (the sacroiliac joint).
Dimples of Venus: A Helpful Gauge for Corsets!
Below is a transcription of the video above - please refer to the video for all visual guides. :) Today
Green silk underbust corset with gold lace applique and crystals, made by Waisted Creations and modeled by Lucy. The corset is being broken in, and there is visible hip flaring while it's being laced loosely.
Advanced Breaking in your Corset (Intuitive Seasoning)
This serves as a synopsis to my corset seasoning mini series from 2013, but also an addendum for experienced corset
Pale pink silk
How much to Size Down, and why too-wide Corset Gaps are BAD
Last week we discussed how you can tell when you’re ready to size down, and what to do with your
Cut up destroyed red taffeta underbust corset, with steel bones and other
Sizing Down in your Corset, plus What to Do with your Old, Bigger Corset
When you’re waist training, sizing down is a natural part of the process. Your first corset may be 4-6 inches
How to measure your corsets with precision
For a detailed look at how I measure various corsets, see my in-depth tutorial below: This is the third and
Using Measurements to Predict the Fit of OTR Corsets Online
Way back on January 7th, I posted Part 1 of this 3 part mini series on fitting OTR corsets, wherein I
Addendum to “Corset Gaps”: troubleshooting more corset fitting issues
Many people have seen my "Shape of Your Corset Gap: What Does it Mean?" video and article, but several people
Buying a Corset? What you should look for when purchasing in-store
This post is a transcript of my video of the same name. It really is more useful to watch the
The Shape of Your Corset Gap: What does it mean?
This entry is a summary of the review video "Shape of your Corset Gap - What does it mean?" which