Lace Embrace Atelier

Wearing the Corset

One should never rush when putting on a corset. Time and care should be taken to gently mold the figure. Proper adjustment of the corset throws the body into correct poise and brings out the best lines of the figure.

All corsets should be laced so there is a long loop on each side on the waistline. This is called a pull loop and regulates the lacing both above and below the waist.

Before putting on your corset, open it to the full length of the lacer as show in Figure 1. Place the corset around the body as shown in Figure 2.

Stand in front of your mirror and fasten the front clasp at the middle hook first, followed by the remaining hooks as shown in Figure 3. Next, fasten the garters if they accompany your corset. Ensure the lacing is directly at the center back and the corset is properly adjusted on the body, particularly at the waistline as shown in Figure 4 and 5.

Grasp the pull loops at the waistline as shown in Figure 6, and give a firm pull. Commencing from the top, gradually take up the slack lacing down to the waistline. Next, lace from the bottom of the corset up to the waistline, pulling gently. A correctly laced corset will show an even opening of about 1 ½” – never more than 2” wide. Tie the loops at the waist. Figure 7 and 8 illustrate a properly adjusted corset. Figure 9 and 10 illustrate an improperly adjusted corset.

Always remember to loosen the back laces before removing the corset.

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