Underbust Corset Measurements

Before you begin please read the following:

It is absolutely essential that you take careful measurements in order to ensure proper fit of your garments. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE MEASUREMENTS BY YOURSELF. Ask a trusted friend or go to a local bridal or alterations shop. Fashions of the Ages is NOT responsible for garments that do not fit as a result of inaccurate measurements. All of our corsets are drafted from scratch based on the designs of the historical period you have selected and your specific needs. There are no refunds or exchanges of any kind, alterations will only be made if there is a mistake on our part. If you have any questions please e-mail us before beginning, as we are more than happy to help.

  • Measurements should be taken while wearing an un-padded bra to provide support.
  • To achieve the best fit do not take your measurements directly after eating. It is best to avoid eating for 2-4 hours before taking measurements.
  • Tie a string snugly around the smallest part of your torso. This will help you when taking other measurements that are based off your waistline.
  • Try to be as natural as possible with regards to your posture when taking measurements; do not suck in your waist unless instructed to do so.
  • Record measurements in 1/2 inch increments with the tape measure pulled sung.
  • A paper take measure is preferable, plastic measurers are okay also.

If you prefer you may download a printable pdf underbust corset measurement form and fax it to 818.260.9957

Please use this diagram to assist you with measurement placement

NAME:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

HEIGHT WHILE BAREFOOT:

WEIGHT:

1.) BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around the fullest part of your bust

BRA SIZE: Including cup size please

2.) RIB CAGE CIRCUMFERENCE: First, measure around the rib cage directly under breasts (make sure you are not holding your breath) Second, take the same measurement while taking a deep breath so ribcage is fully expanded

3.) UPPER HIP CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around your hips 3 inches below waist

4.) LOWER HIP CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around your hips 5 inches below waist

5.) FULL HIP CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around the fullest part of your hips

6.) WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around body where the string is tied at the smallest part of your torso (typically 1 inch above the navel)

DESIRED WAIST: If you are new to wearing corsets we recommend a 2-3 in waist reduction. More seasoned corset wearers may prefer a 4-6 inch waist reduction. To get an idea of how much reduction your body is capable of measure around your waist while sucking in abdominal muscles as much as possible. The waist measurement of your corset will measure 2 inches smaller than your desired waist measurement so that there is the appropriate 2 inch gap between the back laces when fully cinched

7.) LOWER RIBS CIRCUMFERENCE: Measure around the body at your lowest ribs (typically the lower ribs are approximately 1 to 2.5 inches above waist)

8.) RIBS TO WAIST: The distance from your lower ribs to your waist

9.) UNDERBUST TO WAIST: Measure vertically from directly under bust to waist

10.) WAIST TO FULL HIP: The distance from waist to full hip

11.) SIDE WAIST TO CORSET TOP: Measure along your side from your waist up towards your armpit to determine how high you would like your corset to extend

12.) SIDE WAIST TO CORSET BOTTOM: Measure along your side from your waist vertically down towards your hip to the length you want your corset to extend

13.) CENTER FRONT FINISHED CORSET LENGTH: Measure from the center of your waist measurement (in line with your navel) to where you would like your corset to end. If you have a larger stomach please suck in your abdominal muscles for this measurement so that the tape is as vertical as possible

14.) CENTER BACK FINISHED CORSET LENGTH: Measure from the center back of your waist along your spine to where you would like your corset to end

15.) CENTER FRONT WAIST TO CORSET TOP: Measure from waist to desired corset top

16.) CENTER BACK WAIST TO CORSET TOP: Measure from waist to desired corset top

17.) BUST TO SHOULDER: For corsets with shoulder straps only, measure from nipple to top of shoulder

18.) SHOULDER TO BACK CORSET TOP: For corsets with shoulder straps only, measure from top of shoulder to corset top in back

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