The Fitting Room, Choosing the Perfect Corset

How to Select a Corset

The Under the Bust Victorian

This is a simple corset that is good for most figures. It will smooth and define your waist. It is usually about 12" long in the front and about 14" in the back. It covers from the ribcage (under the bust) to the top of the hips.
It works well on men or women and can be worn with a bra, chemise or a lace camisole.
It is not good for those with very large breasts.
Variations: You can have a busk in the front, or lacing in the front and the back. The top and bottom edges can be pointed in the center front or left straight. Suitable for garters
Fabric: This style can be made in Leather, Silk, Satin, Cotton etc.

The Demi Cup Victorian
This style has all the characteristics of the "Under the Bust" with the addition of a flared front that comes up to the nipple line. The Demi Cup will support a larger bust (though it is not a good choice if one wears false breasts) and give the figure that characteristic "corseted" look. It works well under historical gowns.
Variations: A front busk, a straight or "sweetheart" front top finish, a straight or pointed bottom front, slightly longer length. Suitable for garters.
Fabric: This style can be made in Leather, Silk, Satin, Cotton etc.

The Over the Bust Victorian

This classic corset style provides bust coverage while supporting and smoothing the figure. It can be worn under the clothes or as a fashion garment. It is suitable for most figures (those with proportionately large breasts may need "in person" fittings and some style considerations.
This Corset style lends itself to many kinds of embellishments. It is a nice addition to a wedding gown, but be advised you need to have the corset before you try on and purchase your wedding dress!
Variations: Front Busk Closure, Front Lacing, Pointed or Straight Bottom, Long or short Length, Detachable Garters.

The Waist Cincher
The Fitting Room now offers a classic corset style - the waist cincher. This is a great look to wear on the outside - over a dress or shirt. Our waist cincher is 9" high in the center front and center back, and tapers to about 7" on the sides. This is a great first corset if you have never tried one to see how corsets feel and if this is a look for you.

Waist cinchers all lace in the back.
You have a choice of:

Plain front
Busk front
Laced front (and back)

Important: this Item is not Customizable - if you want a different height, or length, or any other custom details, ask for the 'Under the Bust' style.
Important: This item is not for extended wear or waist training (please see 'frequently asked questions')
Important: Yes, it will show under clothes, and if you lace too tight you might have a bulge at the top or bottom - it is designed for outerwear.

To Order: We need three measurements: First, find your waist by tying a piece of string or elastic around your waist. Measure your waist - snug, not tight, measure around your rib cage at 5" up from your waist, and measure your high hips 4" down from your waist. Your waist cincher will come 4 inches smaller than your waist measurement - aprox. 2" or gap between the laces and 2" of 'cinching'.
(FYI - you can buy a tape measure and some elastic in almost any large drug store and many grocery stores. Invest a buck - metal tapes just won't work!)
Fabric choices: We have many fabrics available - Duchess satins, in many colors including black, white, rum pink, dk purple, Silk brocade, in Chinese patterns- dragons and flowers. Red crushed velvet, black brocade, black or red leather, vinyls in black, red, white, hot pink, iridescent, and lots more -

Waist Cincher Prices:
Plain front in fabric: $180.00
Lacing in front and back $185.00
Busk front in fabric: $190.00
Leather or vinyl, plain front or front and back lacing : $ 225.00
Leather or vinyl busk front : 235.00

Renaissance and Georgian
Here are the traditional styles of the 15th through 18th centuries designed to comfortable for modern bodies. This style is useful for both historical re-creation and Fashion wear - and has many costume possibilities (Yes, I do mean Pirates!),
The Renaissance and Georgian corset has a flat front - (no breast definition) - It is long in the center front and tapers to the waistline at the side and back. Tabs flair out over the hips. With or without shoulder straps.

The Deep Plunge!
Here is a style developed by The Fitting Room, inspired by a French corset of 1910.

It is an over the bust style with a combination of Busk and a "Deep Plunge" held together by lacing. It offers full coverage with a Peek-A-Boo effect at the bustline

Fusion!
This style is the combination of the flat fronted top of a Georgian with the waist and hipline of the Victorian.

There are many more styles to choose from, and we will be addressing more of these in the future. If you have a style that appeals to you, send it along by post or e-mail and we will see if we can make it for you.

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How to Select a Corset
	The Under the Bust Victorian This is a simple corset that is good for most figures. It will smooth and define your waist. It is usually about 12" long in the front and about 14" in the back. It covers from the ribcage (under the bust) to the top of the hips. It works well on men or women and can be worn with a bra, chemise or a lace camisole. It is not good for those with very large breasts. Variations: You can have a busk in the front, or lacing in the front and the back. The top and bottom edges can be pointed in the center front or left straight. Suitable for garters Fabric: This style can be made in Leather, Silk, Satin, Cotton etc.
	The Demi Cup Victorian This style has all the characteristics of the "Under the Bust" with the addition of a flared front that comes up to the nipple line. The Demi Cup will support a larger bust (though it is not a good choice if one wears false breasts) and give the figure that characteristic "corseted" look. It works well under historical gowns. Variations: A front busk, a straight or "sweetheart" front top finish, a straight or pointed bottom front, slightly longer length. Suitable for garters. Fabric: This style can be made in Leather, Silk, Satin, Cotton etc.
	The Over the Bust Victorian This classic corset style provides bust coverage while supporting and smoothing the figure. It can be worn under the clothes or as a fashion garment. It is suitable for most figures (those with proportionately large breasts may need "in person" fittings and some style considerations. This Corset style lends itself to many kinds of embellishments. It is a nice addition to a wedding gown, but be advised you need to have the corset before you try on and purchase your wedding dress! Variations: Front Busk Closure, Front Lacing, Pointed or Straight Bottom, Long or short Length, Detachable Garters.
	The Waist Cincher The Fitting Room now offers a classic corset style - the waist cincher. This is a great look to wear on the outside - over a dress or shirt. Our waist cincher is 9" high in the center front and center back, and tapers to about 7" on the sides. This is a great first corset if you have never tried one to see how corsets feel and if this is a look for you. Waist cinchers all lace in the back. You have a choice of: Plain front Busk front Laced front (and back)
Important: this Item is not Customizable - if you want a different height, or length, or any other custom details, ask for the 'Under the Bust' style. Important: This item is not for extended wear or waist training (please see 'frequently asked questions') Important: Yes, it will show under clothes, and if you lace too tight you might have a bulge at the top or bottom - it is designed for outerwear. To Order: We need three measurements: First, find your waist by tying a piece of string or elastic around your waist. Measure your waist - snug, not tight, measure around your rib cage at 5" up from your waist, and measure your high hips 4" down from your waist. Your waist cincher will come 4 inches smaller than your waist measurement - aprox. 2" or gap between the laces and 2" of 'cinching'. (FYI - you can buy a tape measure and some elastic in almost any large drug store and many grocery stores. Invest a buck - metal tapes just won't work!) Fabric choices: We have many fabrics available - Duchess satins, in many colors including black, white, rum pink, dk purple, Silk brocade, in Chinese patterns- dragons and flowers. Red crushed velvet, black brocade, black or red leather, vinyls in black, red, white, hot pink, iridescent, and lots more - Waist Cincher Prices: Plain front in fabric: $180.00 Lacing in front and back $185.00 Busk front in fabric: $190.00 Leather or vinyl, plain front or front and back lacing : $ 225.00 Leather or vinyl busk front : 235.00
	Renaissance and Georgian Here are the traditional styles of the 15th through 18th centuries designed to comfortable for modern bodies. This style is useful for both historical re-creation and Fashion wear - and has many costume possibilities (Yes, I do mean Pirates!), The Renaissance and Georgian corset has a flat front - (no breast definition) - It is long in the center front and tapers to the waistline at the side and back. Tabs flair out over the hips. With or without shoulder straps.
	The Deep Plunge! *Here is a style developed by The Fitting Room, inspired by a French corset of 1910.* It is an over the bust style with a combination of Busk and a "Deep Plunge" held together by lacing. It offers full coverage with a Peek-A-Boo effect at the bustline
	Fusion! This style is the combination of the flat fronted top of a Georgian with the waist and hipline of the Victorian.
There are many more styles to choose from, and we will be addressing more of these in the future. If you have a style that appeals to you, send it along by post or e-mail and we will see if we can make it for you.