Name: Luna Waspie Short Corset L4087
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Fitting Room: Corset Sizing

How to measure for a corset

Our Corsets are sized by 'reduced waist size'. This means the size of the corset when fully closed. For example, a size 24" corset will measure 24" when fully closed. To determine your corset size you need to measure your waist firmly and deduct a number of inches.

Please note that your jean size is not your waist measurement! You need to measure the narrowest part of your torso which is a lot higher up. The amount of inches you take off will depend on a variety of factors, including the corset style and your build, but is generally between 3 and 5 inches (precise details are included for by corset style).

Please be aware that you need to check your measurements before ordering. For our Underbust Corsets we supply both the vertical lengths and circumference . Please compare your measurements to ours to determine which corset will be right for your figure type.

Finally, be aware that the top and bottom corset measurement we provide are for the corset being entirely closed at the back. It is pretty standard to aim for a gap of 2".

The button below takes you to a Google Doc Spreadsheet where you can see the measurements for all our corsets side by side, which is easier than looking at each corset style separately on our site. Hover over the little triangles for extra information.

Corset Spreadsheet

Corset Measurements

Morticia

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Morticia 18"/45.5cm - Rib 24"/61 cm, Hip 31"/79 cm

Morticia 20"/51cm - Rib 26"/66 cm, Hip 33"/84 cm

Morticia 22"/56cm - Rib 28"/71 cm, Hip 35"/89 cm

Morticia 24"/61cm - Rib 30"/76 cm, Hip 37"/94 cm

Morticia 26"/66cm - Rib 32"/81 cm, Hip 39"/99 cm

Morticia 28"/71cm - Rib 34"/86 cm, Hip 41"/104 cm

Morticia 30"/76cm - Rib 36"/91 cm, Hip 43"/109 cm

Morticia 32"/81.5cm - Rib 38"/96 cm, Hip 45"/114 cm

Morticia 34"/86.5cm - Rib 40"/101 cm , Hip 47"/119 cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

It is important to check the length of your torso to ensure that the bottom of your corset doesn’t dig into your thighs or breasts when sitting.

* Length along front busk 11"/28cm

* Centre back length 14"/35.5cm

* Underbust to hip (princess seam) 9.75"/25cm

* Side length from underarm to waist 5"/12.5cm

* Side length from waist to bottom 5.75"/14.5cm

Extreme Morticia

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Extreme Morticia 18" ribcage-26"/66cm hip-33"/84cm

Extreme Morticia 20" ribcage-28"/71cm hip-35"/89cm

Extreme Morticia 22" ribcage-30"/76cm hip-37"/94cm

Extreme Morticia 24" ribcage-32"/81cm hip-39"/99cm

Extreme Morticia 26" ribcage-34"/86.5cm hip-41"/104cm

Extreme Morticia 28" ribcage-36"/92cm hip-43"/109cm

Extreme Morticia 30" ribcage-38"/96.5cm hip-45"/114cm

Extreme Morticia 32" ribcage-40"/101.5cm hip-47"/119.5cm

Extreme Morticia 34" ribcage-42/106.5cm hip-49"/124.5cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

* Length along front busk 11"

* Centre back length 14"

* Underbust to hip (princess seam) 9.75"

* Side length from underarm to waist 5"

* Side length from waist to bottom 5.75"

Luna

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Luna 18" ribcage-20.75"/52.5cm hip-24.5"/62.25cm

Luna 20 ribcage-22.75"/57.5cm hip-26.5"/67.5cm

Luna 22" ribcage-24.75"/63cm hip-28.5"/72.5cm

Luna 24" ribcage-26.75"/68cm hip-30.5"/77.5cm

Luna 26" ribcage-28.75"/73cm hip-32.5"/82.5cm

Luna 28" ribcage-30.75"/78cm hip-34.5"/87.5cm

Luna 30" ribcage-32.75"/83cm hip-36.5"/92.7cm

Luna 32" ribcage-34.75"/88cm hip-38.5"/97.8cm

Luna 34" ribcage-36.75"/93cm hip-40.5"/15.9cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

Taken 3" up and 3" down from the waist

* length along busk 8"/20 cm

* centre back length 10"/24.5cm

* underbust to hip 6.5"/17 cm

* side seam from top of corset to waist 3"/8 cm

* side seam from waist to bottom 3"/8 cm

Extreme Luna

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Extreme Luna 18" ribcage-22.75"/57.5 cm hip-26.5"/67.5 cm

Extreme Luna 20" ribcage-24.75"/63 cm hip-28.5"/72.5 cm

Extreme Luna 22" ribcage-26.75"/68 cm hip-30.5"/77.5 cm

Extreme Luna 24" ribcage-28.75"/73 cm hip-32.5"/82.5 cm

Extreme Luna 26" ribcage-30.75"/78 cm hip-34.5"/87.5 cm

Extreme Luna 28" ribcage-32.75"/80.5 cm hip-36.5"/90 cm

Extreme Luna 30" ribcage-34.75"/88 cm hip-38.5"/98 cm

Extreme Luna 32" ribcage-36.75"/93.5 cm hip-40.5"/98 cm

Extreme Luna 34" ribcage-38.75"/98.5 cm hip-42.5"/98 cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

Taken 3" up and 3" down from the waist

* length along busk 8"/20 cm

* centre back length 10"/24.5cm

* underbust to hip 6.5"/17 cm

* side seam from top of corset to waist 3"/8 cm

* side seam from waist to bottom 3"/8 cm

Zita

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Measurements ribcage (5" up from waist) and hip (5" down from waist).

Zita 18" ribcage-22"/56cm hip-28"/71cm

Zita 20" ribcage-24"/61cm hip-30"/76cm

Zita 22" ribcage-26"/66cm hip-33"/84cm

Zita 24" ribcage-28"/71cm hip-35"/89cm

Zita 26" ribcage-30"/76cm hip 37"/94cm

Zita 28" ribcage-32"/81cm hip-39"/99cm

Zita 30" ribcage-34"/86.6cm hip-41"/104cm

Zita 32" ribcage-36"/91.5cm hip-43"/109cm

Zita 34" ribcage-38"/96.5cm hip-45"/114.5cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

* length along front busk 10.75"

* centre back length 11.25"

* underbust to hip (princess seam) 9.75"

* length from underarm to waist 5"

* length from waist to bottom 5"

Extreme Zita

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Measurements ribcage (5" up from waist) and hip (5" down from waist).

Extreme Zita 18" ribcage-24"/61cm hip-30"/76.5cm

Extreme Zita 20" ribcage-26"/66cm hip-33"/84cm

Extreme Zita 22" ribcage-28"/71cm hip-35"/89cm

Extreme Zita 24" ribcage-30"/76cm hip 37"/94cm

Extreme Zita 26" ribcage-32"/81.5cm hip-39"/99cm

Extreme Zita 28" ribcage-34"/86.5cm hip-41"/104cm

Extreme Zita 30" ribcage-36"/91.5cm hip-43"/109cm

Extreme Zita 32" ribcage-38"/96.5cm hip-45"/114.5cm

Extreme Zita 34" ribcage-40"/102cm hip-47"/119.5cm

VERTICAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS

* length along front busk 10.75"

* centre back length 11.25"

* underbust to hip (princess seam) 9.75"

* length from underarm to waist 5"

* length from waist to bottom 5"

Overbust Corset

HORIZONTAL CORSET MEASUREMENTS (CORSET TOTALLY CLOSED)

Overbust 18"/45.5cm, hip 27"/68.5cm

Overbust 20"/51cm, hip 29"/73.5cm

Overbust 22"/56cm, hip 31"/78.5cm

Overbust 24"/61cm, hip 33"/84cm

Overbust 26"/66cm, hip 35"/89cm

Overbust 28"/71cm, hip 37"/94cm

Overbust 30"/76cm, hip 39"/99cm

Overbust 32"/81.5cm, hip 41"/104cm

OVERBUST CORSET VERTICAL MEASUReMENTS

* length along busk 12.5"/32cm

* length from top of cup to bottom of corset 15.25"/38.5cm

* from under arm to waist 6.5"/16.5.cm

* from waist to bottom 6.25"/16cm

CORSET BUST SIZING

Our corsets come in one bust size to fit:

32B-38DD

Demi Corset

Our Demi Corsets are sized by dress size.

Corset Q&As

Why the Cut of your corset Matters

Your measurements are far more important than the style of corset you like on our website. In this video I wear some of our corsets to show you that not every corset suit every figure and why you need to choose the corset that comes closest to your natural measurements for the best fit.

Do I Need a Bespoke (Custom Corset?)

Standard Vs Extreme Corsets

I developed the first corset line for What Katie Did in 2004, and over the years, have refined our designs into a capsule collection that is designed to suit a wide range of different figure shapes, torso lengths and sizes.

Unique to What Katie Did is our range of standard and extreme underbust corsets. You can start with the standard version of one of our corsets then move on to the extreme version if you want to take your waist training further.

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YOUR SQUISHABILITY!

Our corsets come in reduced waist sizes 18" to 34" which roughly equals UK dress sizes 8-18, US dress sizes 4 to 14.

If you are a UK dress size 8 (US 4) you will have less body fat than if you are a UK dress size 18 (US 14), so it will be harder for you to immediately get a dramatic corseted shape. We recommend you stick with the sizing recommendations for each of our corsets, which can be seen by clicking the sizing tab at the top of each product description.

If you are a UK dress size 12-14 (US 8-10) you should be able to get a great corseted shape, without too much effort and without worrying too much about flub at the top and bottom of the corset. Again, you need to go by our sizing recommendations. The only thing that might cause you difficultly is if you are very athletic and have a high muscle to fat ratio. Then, like your more slender friends, you will find it harder to waist train as muscle is far less squishy than fat.

If you are a UK dress size 16 (US 12) or above, then you're in luck as fat is squishy and you'll be able to quickly tight lace yourself to create hourglass curves. You might want to go for a size smaller than stated as it's common for curvier girls to be able to reduce their waist by 6 or even 7 inches with one of our curvier corsets! However, please check the rib and hip measurements of our corsets before doing this as if they are too small for you, they will result in what can only be called, rather unglamorously, flub.

Comparing Waist Cinchers & Corsets

Cinchers, waspies, corsets oh my!

If you're confused about the different waist shaping garments available we've put together a video not only explaining the differences, but showing each garment on model Miss Sugar Rush so you can really see the difference.

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What is a Demi Corset (& Sizing)?

Find out about our Demi Waspie Corset and how the sizing works for both our Demi Waspie and Demi Corset.

Our Demi Waspies and Corsets are half way between a powermesh waist cincher/waspie and full non stretch corset.

The button below takes you to a Google Doc Spreadsheet where you can see the measurements for our Demi Corsets both unstretched and stretched.

Demi Corset Spreadsheet

Extras: Modesty Panels

A modesty panel is a piece of fabric that covers the gap between the your corset lacing and your back.

All of our corsets used to include a modesty panel, but as people tend to either love them or hate them we now sell them as an optional extra with our underbust corsets. They are still included with our overbust corsets which are more likely to be on show.

If you are wearing your corset with a corset liner, then you really don't need a modesty panel. However, if you do wear your corset over clothing you might like to wear one as it can look neater.

Our modesty panels can be laced in to your corset, or simply slotted in.

Waspie review

excellent,functional,firm,correct lacing,
And gives a wonderful waist.
Nancy LaBonne

Really good

It's a beautiful piece and I'm pleased with the shape it creates, but it's too short and comes up too high on my stomach. This is an excellent starter corset for people who have never worn them before.

Luna Waspie Short Corset L4087

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