How to Do It

If you have ever bought a corset or even worn a corset, you might have had the issue where the size you got isn't exactly your size, especially the cup size. What might be going through your mind can be "what if I choose the wrong one?" or "Which size will fit me best?"

If you're not sure about your corset size, then you need to continue reading. This is one of the most asked questions on our platform, which means you aren't alone. It can be quite tricky to sort through every available size alone, so with this guide, you'll be able to find the perfect size with ease.

Choosing your Corset Size

For beginners, the corset you choose should be about 4 inches smaller than your actual waist, and more experienced corset wearers can make it up to 6 inches smaller. Every corset needs to be worn with a little gap of one or two inches at the back so you can be comfortable over your spine.

For those who don't know their actual waist measurement, it's the circumference around the littlest part of your middle, normally about one to two inches above your navel. If you're having difficulty getting it, go in front of a mirror, then bend from side to side to discover where your body naturally creases. Use a soft tape to measure, or you can use a string and ruler if you don't have a measuring tape. Remember not to pull over tightly, or you will get the wrong measurement.

Fitting the Bust Line for a Corset

Now that we have talked about how you can choose the best corset for your waistline, the main question right now is how to fit your bust. If you are thinking about getting an over-bust style corset, there's no doubt that your breasts need to also fit into the corset. Most over-bust style corsets are in ready-to-wear sizes and the size varies based on your cup size. These websites also have a style chart, so you can compare your bust measurement to the one on their size chart to make sure that your bust will fit into your selected size.

For example, if your bust size is 35 inches and the bra you wear is 32D, and the waist of 28.5 inches. Since the band size of your bra is 32, what will first come to your mind is to buy a size small, but according to the size chart, the small size measurement will only accommodate those whose bust has a circumference of between 32 and 34 inches. A fuller bustline will likely spill over the size small, and you'd have to wear the size with a little wide gap at the back. We would rather you select a size medium that'd fit the "sister size" of your bra of 34C and accommodate a 34 to 46 inches bust circumference. This would also suit your waistline better because most medium-sized corsets have a 25 inches waist, giving room for up to 3.5 inches of compression.

If your bustline is very large and you can't find your ideal size while searching for a corset to buy, you can always reach out to the seller. That's because most of these online stores and retailers always have a way they can adjust corsets or they can even create a custom-made corset for you specifically.

What About Tight-Lacing?

What you need to know is that most corsets you find these days are mostly made with French lace and silk, which makes them not suitable for extreme tight lacing. A lot of them are made using real steel boning and waist tapes thereby making them very sturdy, but there's only so much you should expect from these fabrics, so it would be best for you to be gentle when lacing these corsets up.

Factors that Determine How You Choose Your Cup Size

1.    The shape of your breast and nipple

No two breasts are truly identical. Nature isn't perfect, and plastic surgeons are humans. Because of this, some people might see that they need more coverage compared to others if they have high nipple placement or larger areolas. For instance, someone might be wearing a B cup, and yet her over-bust edge usually comes very closer to her nipple, while someone else who has melon-sized breasts and larger areolas might not have that issue.

2.    How much skin you're willing to show?

Anytime you are putting on an over bust corset and aren't wearing anything beneath it, there's a little bit of exposed shoulder and chest and, of course, cleavage. Some people find this comfortable and even prefer it, while some individuals prefer a little more coverage. Several people make use of sheer tops, capelets, jackets, or even huge necklaces to cover up for comfort. Others prefer putting on an over bust corset over a dress, jumper, or top to keep a nice amount of coverage, and that's also super cute!

3.    Your ideal kind of support

The kind of support you'll get from an over bust corset isn't the same as you'll get from your everyday bra. These have no straps or defined cups, so there'll be no weight on your shoulders, and it'll be held up against your chest by lacing that's at the back; this is where you can customize your fit. The best thing for you to do here is to play around and find the one you love best. Most people prefer their corset to be tighter right beneath their bust at their ribcage and just a little bit looser at the top, so the breasts don't spill too much over the top edge. You should know that your cleavage here won't be the same with your bra, even your push-up bra, but you can arrange and coordinate it with its lacing to get the best look.

Conclusion

That's all you need to know about choosing the best cup size for your corset. You need to know that we aren't medical experts and can't give you advice on safety and health issues. If you've got any concerns about the way a corset might interact with the body, you can consult your doctor.