How To Put On A Corset
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All historical corsets cinch in the waist and bust an average of 2-4", with the exception of the Regency corded corset which gently shapes your natural measurements without taking inches off. V-shaped corsets like Renaissance era and Georgian corsets tend to take less off than hourglass corsets. Curvy women will find they can take off as much as 4"-6" from their waist and bust.
For the most part, putting on a corset is best done with a buddy but with a little practice, you'll be able to lace up on your own as well!
First: Put on your chemise (or a tank top) to create a barrier between your body and your corset. This keeps your skin from getting pinched as you lace up and helps keep your corset cleaner longer. If you plan to wear bloomers, put them on as well.
Second: Loosen your corset lacing. For corsets with only one opening, unlace the corset completely. If your corset has a front closure, like a busk, open it up. Make sure your corset is right side up, then wrap it around your body. If your corset has a busk, hook the eyes closed (usually starting from the middle and working your way out is the best way to go!).
Third: If your corset laces in front, you'll be able to easily lace yourself in. If not, it's time to enlist the help of your buddy! For a V-shaped corset, lace it up starting at the bottom, working up to the top. Lace up the back, without pulling tight, until you run out of lacing. Now pull. Repeat this step until you reach the top of the corset. Go back and pull the slack up in the laces until you have a uniform amount of tension and a roughly 3" gap in back, then retie the lacing. You're almost done! For an hourglass corset, the lacing process is much easier. Start in the middle and work out. Pull the laces until you feel the cinch, then stop, and tie. You're almost done too! **Be sure to stay relaxed and keep your knees unlocked as you lace up! Corsets will not hurt you, but if you panic you will make yourself dizzy!**
Fourth: You'll need to "rearrange" some things. Lean forward and put your right hand in your left underarm (weird, I know but this is crucial!). Gently pull your bust up and toward the center of your body. Now repeat with your left hand in your right underarm! This lifts the bust into the correct position, giving you cleavage, and makes breathing easy.
Finally: Tighten your corset another inch or two. When you first start wearing corsets, you can omit this step. But once you get used to the feel of your corset, you'll feel comfortable going a little tighter. Remember, wearing a corset should feel like someone is giving you a nice tight hug around the middle. It should NEVER pinch or feel difficult to breathe!! If it does, loosen it up! Once you're used to the feel of your corset, add the final outfit and get out there! You'll be able to reach for things, bend at the knee, and even run once you've mastered it! Just listen to your body and keep hydrated if you're outside!
First: Put on your chemise (or a tank top) to create a barrier between your body and your corset. This keeps your skin from getting pinched as you lace up and helps keep your corset cleaner longer. If you plan to wear bloomers, put them on as well.
Second: Loosen your corset lacing. For corsets with only one opening, unlace the corset completely. If your corset has a front closure, like a busk, open it up. Make sure your corset is right side up, then wrap it around your body. If your corset has a busk, hook the eyes closed (usually starting from the middle and working your way out is the best way to go!).
Third: If your corset laces in front, you'll be able to easily lace yourself in. If not, it's time to enlist the help of your buddy! For a V-shaped corset, lace it up starting at the bottom, working up to the top. Lace up the back, without pulling tight, until you run out of lacing. Now pull. Repeat this step until you reach the top of the corset. Go back and pull the slack up in the laces until you have a uniform amount of tension and a roughly 3" gap in back, then retie the lacing. You're almost done! For an hourglass corset, the lacing process is much easier. Start in the middle and work out. Pull the laces until you feel the cinch, then stop, and tie. You're almost done too! **Be sure to stay relaxed and keep your knees unlocked as you lace up! Corsets will not hurt you, but if you panic you will make yourself dizzy!**
Fourth: You'll need to "rearrange" some things. Lean forward and put your right hand in your left underarm (weird, I know but this is crucial!). Gently pull your bust up and toward the center of your body. Now repeat with your left hand in your right underarm! This lifts the bust into the correct position, giving you cleavage, and makes breathing easy.
Finally: Tighten your corset another inch or two. When you first start wearing corsets, you can omit this step. But once you get used to the feel of your corset, you'll feel comfortable going a little tighter. Remember, wearing a corset should feel like someone is giving you a nice tight hug around the middle. It should NEVER pinch or feel difficult to breathe!! If it does, loosen it up! Once you're used to the feel of your corset, add the final outfit and get out there! You'll be able to reach for things, bend at the knee, and even run once you've mastered it! Just listen to your body and keep hydrated if you're outside!
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