- Natural bust* =
- Nipple to nipple (aka bust point distance)* =
- Natural underbust =
- Natural ribcage (halfway between underbust and waist) =
- Natural waist =
- Desired waist size for the corset =(calculated like this: X minus 3"/7.5 cm, where X is the size you want your waist to be in the corset; the deducted 3" account for a 2" back gap and an inch of "corset bulk"). If you prefer to wear your corset fully shut at the back, deduct 1.5"/4 cm instead of 3".
- Distance from waist line to underbust (at bra band level)* =
- Distance from waist to bust (nipple line)* = (holding the measuring tape both straight and curved, following body lines - you should provide two numbers)
- Hips 3"/8 cm below waist =
- Hips 5"/12 cm below waist =
- ... 6"/15 cm below waist =
- ... 8"/20 cm below waist =
Measurements marked with * should be taken with an unpadded bra on.
