How To Wear A Corset On Your Own; Step-by-Step Guide

Loosen the corset;

1.)    Roughly close the lacings at the back.

2.)    Wrap the corset around you to estimate the gap between the openings.

3.)    Expand the lacings at the back to stretch and cover the gap.

Closing the busk;

1.)    Hold the busk boning for better grip and easier manipulation. Hold the button side inwards, and the hook side outwards.

2.)    Fasten busk starting from the middle. Hook in sequence, going down. Fasten the top busk last.

 

Tightening the corset; (hint: works like a shoelace)

1.)    Lightly tug on the corset to adjust the height.

2.)    If the ribbons tie at the top, pull both ribbons outwards or upwards to tighten overall. Keep a strong grip on the ribbons, and pull at the Xs to tighten more. Tie a simple butterfly knot to secure the lacing.

3.)    If the ribbons tie in the middle, pull sideways to tighten overall. Pull top ribbons downwards to tighten the top, and bottom ribbons upwards to tighten the bottom. Pull on the Xs to tighten specific areas.

For normal fittings, it is not necessary to readjust the corset every time while wearing.

For tight-lacing and waist-training, loosen and readjust for every wear.

Fastening the hook-eye/clasps;

1.)    Start at the bottom, hooking one by one till the top.

Corsets can be worn over or under clothes. A plain corset without trimmings is not visible under most clothes.