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Measurements
Below are a series of charts for checking measurements against when placing an order. It is extremely important to check measurements carefully before ordering, to ensure a comfortable and accurate fit. Please be honest in your measurements!
Fittings for costumes and bridalwear can be arranged, please contact for further details.
Essentials for a well-fitting corset
- Natural Waist - the narrowest point on the torso. Please ensure that you make a note of where you take this measurement, to ensure that length measurements are made to the same point.
- Underbust - directly under the bust, around the ribcage.
- Bust - the widest part of the bust.
- Overbust - required only for the “hourglass overbust” style of corset. Measure one inch above the widest part of the bust.
- Top Hip - the area of the top of the hip bone. Please ensure you take a note of where you made this measurement, to ensure that length measurements are made to the same point.
- Lower Hip - widest part of the hips.
- Bust to Waist - measure from widest part of the bust to natural waist.
- Underbust to Waist - measure from underbust to natural waist.
- Waist to Top Hip - measure straight from front of the body from natural waist to the area you marked for your top hip measurement.
- Waist to Lower Hip - as above but measure to lower hip area.
Please also note with your measurements what your desired waist size for the finished corset is. The corsets pictured on this website are generally designed to give a 3-4 inch reduction in waist size. Should a greater or lesser reduction be required, please specify.
Costuming and Bridal Wear Sizing Chart
| Bust | 32.5 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
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| Waist | 25 |
26.5 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
41.5 |
44 |
| Hip - 9" below waist | 34.5 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
| UK dress size | 10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
S |
M |
M |
M |
L |
L |
L |
XL |
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Terms and Conditions of Sale
- Full payment is required in advance for all corsetry items, or a deposit of 25% on all costuming, evening wear and bridal items before work will commence. Should you decide to cancel an order after work has begun, you will not be entitled to a refund. Refunds will only be granted following receipt of goods if they are returned, unworn, no more than 14 days after receipt.
- Payment for any orders can be made either by cheque or by paypal - please contact us for further payment details.
- If you have requested a mock-up of your corset design, please ensure that this is returned along with any amendments you want in good time to allow for accurate construction. Serious amendments to design may incur additional charges.
- Silk and Steel Designs cannot be held responsible for any damage, injuries or health problems incurred from the improper use of their corsets or other garments. There can be certain health risks from wearing a corset and these should be researched and considered carefully before ordering. Silk and Steel Designs does not recommend lacing your new corset too tightly or too quickly, as this can increase potential health risks.
- All of your personal details will be kept confidential, they will not be shared with others without your prior consent. Unless otherwise notified by you, your details will be kept on file to inform you of any new products or promotions you may be interested in.
- Silk and Steel Designs reserves the right to use pictures that we have taken of your items for advertising purposes. Silk and Steel Designs retains all intellectual property rights in the finished items.
- Unless the option for a corset mock-up is selected, Silk and Steel Designs will only be able to supply goods to the measurements provided, so please ensure that they are accurate. Refunds will not be granted based on inaccurate measurements.
