Overbust Corsets with Cups

Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 10:15 am

Cupped overbust corsets are often confused with bustiers or Merry Widows, but in the words of Julia Bremble, “a corset with cups is as corsetty as any other corset if it does a corsetty job.” I personally adore my cupped overbusts because they give a more natural silhouette under clothing compared to conventional overbusts (which may flatten the bust or lift the bust too high). Wearing a well-made cupped overbust under clothing looks like you’re wearing a bra, combined with a cinched waist. They work very well under strapless dresses, and in particular vintage shelf-bust dresses.

Those who are particularly heavy-busted may find that a cupped overbust takes considerable pressure off the neck, shoulders and upper back by supporting the bust properly from below and eliminating the need for shoulder straps . If you don’t like the cupped corset aesthetic, I have another gallery featuring corsetieres that make conventional overbusts (without cups) designed specifically to fit top-heavy women.

*Corsetieres, if you have made cupped overbust corsets and you have a photo to submit to the gallery, please feel free to email me here. Safe-for-work photos are preferred. Thank you!

Cupped overbusts by custom corsetieres
Cupped overbust patterns and tutorials
Honorable Mentions (archived)

Madame Sher (Brazil) “Mermaid” overbust with Cups, $600 (cupped styles start at 1.569 BRL or about $285 USD)
Karolina Laskowska (Norway) modeling her own “Violente” cupped overbust
Nemuro Corsets (Russia) Cupped Overbust corset with busk or zipper, Regular price $330 USD
Versatile Corsets (Oregon) Mimosa cupped overbust, $428 USD
Innova Corsetry (Puerto Rico) cupped overbust dress (model/mua: @isadora.makeupartist)
Rose Sathler (Brazil) Silk Shantung Cup Overbust with French Style Lace, R$1,400 (about $255 USD)
Moody Corsetry (UK) Cupped Overbust (model: Laura Miss Porter)
Client modeling bespoke cupped overbust with pipestem waist made by TO.mTO Berlin
Kitty Krell of Crimson Rose Corsetry (Colorado) modeling her own cupped overbust
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Corsets & More (Germany) cupped overbust as part of a wedding gown
Cadavre Exquis Couture (Belgium). Model: Sara Scarlet
Royal Black "Queen of the Night" outfit, starts at €1799 (about $2450)
Royal Black “Queen of the Night” outfit, starts at €1799 (about $2450) (Royal Black is currently on hiatus from commissions, but offers cupped corset patterning/ fitting/ construction tutorials! See bottom of this gallery)
Ivy Rose Custom Designs hand-dyed cupped overbust (who also makes custom full-bust bras!), Alberta, Canada.
Bridal Cupped Overbust by Wild Rose Atelier (Ottawa, Canada), modeled by the corsetiere, Rebecca Balfour.
Vanyanis (Australia/ New Zealand) retro cupped overbust, Modeled by Tara Moss
Period Corsets (Washington) “Stevie”, a c.1950 Merry Widow Corset, $383 USD
“La Sylphide” cupped overbust by Waisted Creations (Norway/UK), part of her book “A Modern Corset Making Guide”. Model: Threnody in Velvet.
Ferrer Corsets (Brazil) “Crimson Passion” overbust with cups, R$ 2790 (about $505 USD)
Irissa Art (Russia) cupped overbust, part of her corset making masterclasses
Atelier Nadia Derisheva Cupped Overbust Corset
Unisex Peanuts (Japan) Cupped Overbust Corset
Lace Embrace Atelier (BC Canada): Leather cupped overbust featured in TV show “Get Shorty”
“The Chrysalis” cupped overbust created and modeled by Marloes Dadswell
Pleated cupped overbust by Seabreeze Costume: corset commissions accepted via Instagram
Smoky “Patronus” inspired costume including cupped overbust, by The Costume Countess
Unartig Boutique (Germany) Cupped Overbust Corset
Unartig Boutique (Germany) longline cupped overbust (model: @janehelvete)
Anachronism in Action bra-cup-style overbust, custom starts at $435
Anachronism in Action (California) bra-cup-style overbust, custom starts at $435
Womans Armor Workshop (Russia) Cupped Overbust
Sian Hoffman “Sappho” Cupped Overbust
Full-bust undergarment cupped overbust  by Ggis Corsets
Cherries Pin-Up Picnic overbust corset with cups by The Bad Button
The Bad Button (Kentucky) “Cherries Pin-Up Picnic” overbust corset with cups; custom starts at $470
Totally Waisted! corsets cupped overbust, $900
Cupped overbust by Bone and Busk Couture (Katharina Mior), custom commissions available, Toronto, Canada.
After Elizabeth (UK, moved from corsetry to bridal)
Bibian Blue (Spain) Overbust Corset SS21 collection, Photography @albagestiphoto, Model @sariegomonica, MUA @annacartesmakeup, Hair Stylist: @sabarizhairtists
House of 1000 Corsets (Washington) Cupped Overbust (Seattle)
Evgeniya Makarenko (Russia) Cupped Overbust. Click through and swipe for videos on the construction for this corset!
Moriel Corsetry (Russia) Cupped Overbust (model: katrin_lanfire)
Orchid Corsetry (UK) “Silhouettes At Sunset” cupped overbust, prices start from £1250 GBP
“Alexis” wedding corset, by The Ardent Collection
Ivy’s Custom Corsetry (Michigan) Red Velvet Cupped Overbust (model: Leena Allure)
Margo Corsets Cupped Overbust (Russia), $198 USD
Mime Corsets (Russia) lightweight red mesh cupped overbust

Tutorials / Patterns for Cupped Overbusts:

Royal Black Tutorial BUNDLE (parts 1, 2 and 3) patterning, fitting, and constructing cupped corsets, Digital Download ($63 USD)
Corsets by Caroline: Crescent Cupped Overbust Pattern, Digital Download ($18 USD)
Corsets by Caroline: Abi Cupped Overbust Pattern, Digital Download ($20 USD)
Sin & Satin: Cupped Overbust Corset Pattern, Digital Download ($16 USD)
Anachronism In Action: Joker Cupped Overbust Pattern, Digital Download ($9 USD)
Waisted Creations printed cupped corset pattern (La Sylphide) £15 GBP. Model: Threnody in Velvet

~Honorable Mentions~

Cupped and corded overbust by Lost in Wonderland Lingerie & Corsetry
Cupped and corded overbust by Lost in Wonderland Lingerie & Corsetry (Lost in Wonderland seems to have moved exclusively to lingerie)
Sinner Couture (Russia/Italy) “Hellbilly Chic” cupped overbust, $450 USD. Modeled by the corsetiere, Yana Sinner.
Sparklewren cupped sheer overbust (only available for in-person fittings). Photo: InaGlo, Model: Ivory Flame
Sparklewren cupped sheer overbust (no longer accepting commissions). Photo: InaGlo, Model: Ivory Flame

*Please note that I have not personally tried every corset brand in this list, nor do I necessarily endorse every company in these guided galleries. This is for informational purposes only; please email any of the above makers to learn more about their corsets. Etsy Affiliate links help to keep this gallery online and free to use.

28 thoughts on “Overbust Corsets with Cups”

  1. Althea

    lovely what are your prices ? delightful

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    1. Lucy

      Hello Althea, the prices are in the caption under each photo (where the prices are known). All of the corsets in this gallery are from other corset makers around the world – so if you’re interested in buying any of these for yourself, please click through the photo of the corsets you like best. You’ll be redirected to that maker’s website where you can learn more, contact the maker with more questions, and buy from them.

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  2. Paul

    Seems that the Ardent Collection website is no longer working.

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    1. Lucy

      Hi Paul, the website is working fine for me – their site might have simply been temporarily down.

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  3. Sissy Samantha

    Can you please send me pricing on everything made out of leather.

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    1. Lucy

      Hi Samantha, you will need to contact each of those makers individually for their quotes in leather. Click the pictures to be redirected to the maker’s website where you can learn more and contact them directly.

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  4. Teddi Long-Owen

    Hi Lucy,
    I am older and have problems with my neck and shoulders. I am looking to replace bras with corsets, hopefully to get relief from the strain and migraines. I am looking for something to wear under clothing and still feel comfortable and cool. I wear an F or G cup. I also have issues with mobility and need all closures to be in front or on the sides.

    Do you have any recommendations?
    Thanks,
    Teddi

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    1. Lucy

      Hi Teddi, with your needs, it would be best to go custom made. As you’ll need a personal fitting, I recommend checking out the corsetiere map and finding a maker who is local to you. Some of the makers that do the best work in overbust corsets include Crikey Aphrodite in the UK, Dark Garden in the US, Lace Embrace in Canada (anyone with a yellow marker in the interactive map) but anyone you can get a personal fitting from would be a great advantage to you.

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    2. sarah bardwell

      can you please recommend a custom designer near houston tx USA that designs overbust w cups for large busted (40g or h) women. so far, no one has returned my email messages. I shop for bras at top drawer lingerie in houston, near the Galeria and love them…but my choices are always so limited. I have neck ank shoulder pain from lugging my bust around and read that an overbust corset could helt.

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      1. Lucy

        Hi Sarah, have you checked the Corsetiere Map? There are a couple of corset makers within driving distance of Houston. Not all of them may do cupped corsets but they may be able to still make you a more traditional overbust corset that is still very supportive for your bustline.

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  5. Rachel

    Hi,
    I am from South East Asia…
    I can’t seem to find such a corset.
    I really like them.
    Having a large bust is very difficult to get good fittings.
    Do you post?
    I would really like it get them.

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    1. Lucy

      Hi Rachel, the corsets in this gallery are not made by me, I just compiled the information. If you click on the photos, you will be redirected to each corset maker where you can learn more and order a corset from them.

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  6. Mila

    Hello Lucy, I’d like to ask, what do you wear under such corsets? I would love to have an overbust corset, but I don’t know, how to wear them. On all the photos women seem to wear nothing underneath, but that must surely ruin the corset after some time, no? Thanks a lot.

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    1. bishonenrancher

      Hi Mila, thank you for your comment! I wear a tube top or corset liner under my corsets, even my overbusts most of the time. One designed for an underbust corset, so it extends from under the breasts to the top of my hips – that way any sweat or oil on my body is absorbed by the liner and so my corset remains clean. But my bust is usually not covered by a liner (because that would be visible with an overbust corset). I have a video about corset liners here.

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  7. fiona mcdonnell

    hi
    ive signed up for the mailing list but have not received anything

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    1. bishonenrancher

      Hi Fiona, sorry it’s been a little hectic so I haven’t sent out a newsletter in awhile – once things calm down for me a bit I’ll send out more info! Thanks for your patience!

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  8. Caroly

    Dear Lucy, thank you so much for putting up this site!

    I am having a small dilemma! I need to locate a corsetiere who can do BOTH large cup over bust AND wide hip-spring, as I’m a natural hourglass figure with a small waist but I’m also plus-sized, can you recommend someone?
    There are no local corset makers in my state, so a website/internet savvy is a must.

    I (and my tired back & shoulders) would be grateful for help!

    P.S. my waist to hip difference (hip spring) is 14″ and rib cage to cup difference is 8″ and I’m 5’4″

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    1. bishonenrancher

      Hi Caroly, I’m so glad you like my website! :) Have you looked through the galleries for large bust overbust corsets, and for the plus size corsets?
      There are many corsetieres who would be able to help you (even with long-distance mockup fittings) like Jupiter Moon 3, Dark Garden, and Luscious Pearl Designs.

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  9. Rebecca

    Just to add: Dark Garden and Pop Antique now make cupped overbusts as well. (http://www.darkgarden.com/products/adelaide and http://www.popantique.com/flirt) I haven’t personally tried either, but I have spent plenty of time ogling them.

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    1. bishonenrancher

      Thanks Rebecca! I’ll add them to the gallery.

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  10. may

    Hello Lucy:
    I hope you are doing great :)

    Could you send me the list of the “corsets and more” corset?
    I can not find it in the page

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    1. bishonenrancher

      The photos are under the “Collections” tab to the left. Here’s a link to the cupped overbust shown in this particular gallery.

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      1. may

        Thank you Lucy!! :D

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