What’s an Appropriate Waist Reduction For Me?
Many corset sites recommend choosing a corset 4-6 inches below your natural waist measurement, but sometimes it’s not quite that easy!
The right waist reduction for you depends on several factors, including how compressible you are, what you’ll be using the corset for, and whether you like to wear corsets laced closed or with a gap.
The calculator below is NOT perfect, but is meant to be a starting point can help guide you towards an appropriate waist reduction for your first corset.
It is strongly recommended that you read through the tutorial here before using the calculator.
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021: If you’re trying to size yourself for the TT, GC or Artemis corsets, use the super precise LucyBots!
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Try the calculator and let us know if it worked for you in a comment below!
Troubleshooting:
Did the calculator give you a really weird size? See the suggestions below:
My size seems way too small!
The most common reason for this is because you chose “intend to lose weight” and also “I prefer a lacing gap”. The calculator sizes you down if you’re actively losing weight (so you don’t “shrink out” of your corset too quickly), but also sizes you down if you ask for a gap – meaning it’s now about 4 inches smaller than what you would wear currently.
If you’re losing weight, your smaller corset will give you a gap anyway – so don’t ask for a lacing gap in the back!
My size is the same or bigger than my natural waist!
The most common reason for this is because you’re petite and firm, on a weight-gain trend, and you just want a corset for fun casual wear. Choose a lacing gap in the back which will size you down, or place your weight as steady for the time being.
It gave me an “odd” size corset! Should I size up or down?
There’s an extra question below your corset size that corrects for that! Scroll up and choose your experience level, and it will give you an “even” size corset!
Thanks for trying the sizing calculator! Did it work for you? Leave a comment below!
22 inch waist to an 18 inch that seems about right, i’d love to find a more dramatic look as my ribs are awfully close to my hip bones, leaving little space for the desired curved look. the corset i currently have is an 18, i havent laced it closed yet, so i’ll keep working on that and hopefully i’ll get my desired results! Thank you Lucy!
Just playing around with it! It looks like it will be a great tool for beginners. Leave it to Lucy to come up with this.
Awesome! This seems accurate for a recommended waist size. I typically wear a 30 to 34 inch corset. Anything less than 32 inches currently has to be worn with a gap, and it recommended a 32 inch corset.
That said, I find that the limiting factor for me is finding corsets that will fit my smaller hips and larger rib spring. I didn’t understand how critical the hip spring and rib spring were when I first started with corsets. Hopefully the folks who find you will be better informed than I was! :-P
I agree, I have a small rib spring, but massive hip spring. The corset calculator where you can fill in your sizes was immensely helpful for me to find the right fitting corsets and to finally made me understand my shape.
Nicely done. This will definitely be helpful to others :)
I have a few months experience tightlacing and the calculator worked perfectly for me. I already know I can comfortably cinch to 26 for extended periods of time which was the recommended size in the calculator before I stated I prefer a small gap. The most I can reduce is to 25″ for a few hours at a time so the calculator’s readjusted measurement of 24″ is exactly right for me! Thanks for making this calculator! It will be very helpful for a lot of people.
This is a test
Works great for beginners!
I have a natural 31″ waist. The tool recommended a 25″ corset. I currently wear a 23″ corset, but only because I’m an experienced wearer.
Great
This is so cool Lucy!!! You’re amazing!!! I have corsetting experience & the calculator worked perfect!!!
Thanks