Excellent Corset. Especially for this Price...
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
Pros:AttractiveFits wellCorrect sizing, no confusionThe front and side panels are steel boned as statedGood stitchingGood lacing with almost no giveSturdy material with no giveCons:A bit short on my torsoIf there is any issue with the quality over time, I will edit this postFYI:I haven't had this corset long enough to season it yetThis isn't my first corsetI'm 5'9" AND 145 lbs.Tips and Observations -There seems to be a lot of confusion with some of the negative reviews concerning waist training, fit and durability. Waist training is something that is supposed to be accomplished over time. If the corset arrived frayed or damaged or this vendor shipped a size you did not order, the wrong item or product or delayed shipping your goods and did not tell you, I would understand those bad reviews. But I feel like a lot of the negative reviews are due to not following sizing instructions, not knowing how to care for your corset or just not reading the product description. Here are a few things I noticed:For sizing and fit; DO NOT GO TOO SMALL. If your natural waist is 32" but you want a 22" waist do not buy the 22" corset. It will not fit. Go with the suggested corset (28") and work your way down over time. I was going to buy a bigger size than the vendor suggested based on some of the complaints and this would have been a waste of my time (since I would have had to return my corset and order a new one in the right size).For boning (phrasing, I know) and lacing; This corset has steel boning. I don't know why people are saying it has plastic boning. That almost put me off of buying this corset. If you have any concerns, buy the corset and test it with a magnet. If there is any type of pull, it is steel. I used a refrigerator magnet and got a strong pull from my corset with side, front and back panels. Also, "ribbon" laces refers to any type of flat corset laces as opposed to round laces, not actual ribbon. Real ribbon would shred and tear in the process of waist training and is usually used for costume corsets. To avoid any confusion with this, look at the photos of the back and the lacing to get an idea of what it looks like.For comfort; Wear your corset for a few hours every day with minimum tightening for the first few days. This is a brand new corset, you have to mold it to your body. After a week or 2, you can wear it longer and begin to tighten it a little more. It should begin to contour to your figure at this point. Seasoning your corset in this way not only makes it more comfortable to wear for long hours, but also ensures its longevity.To Avoid Damage; Do not tie your corset too tight when you first get it. Tight lacing when your corset is unseasoned is not only dangerous to your health, but uncomfortable and damaging to the corset itself. You can break the corset hooks and closures.SYNOPSIS OF THIS LONG REVIEW: Go by the vendor's suggestion for sizing. If you don't like it, return it. If you are new to wearing a corset, look up tips on the internet or ask a friend that wears one before rushing in and leaving a bad review. An unnecessary bad review can keep people from trying a great corset.
Lost an inch in a week!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
I love it! Outstanding quality for a steel of a price! I got a size smaller and so glad I did.
NOT A STEEL BONED CORSET
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018
This is not a steel boned corset. It is plastic boned. This is a fashion corset. May work for a Halloween costume, that's about it. Didn't even open this fully to try it on-description/name is not accurate.Don't waste your time or money if you are looking for a real steel boned corset.Change the name of this item to reflect what this item actually is!
A short lived miracle
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
I have loved every minute of wearing this. After not recognizing postpartum abdominal separation for a year, I tried other Velcro and hook+eye binders. They each curled over or rode up. But this corset fit snugly, broke in quickly, helped me sit up straighter, and supported me when I lifted the baby or weights. It doesn't dig into my hips when I sit, or my ribs. After months of physical therapy, suddenly I'm making incredible progress closing the gap in my muscles.Sadly, after 22 days of intermittent wearing, the ribbons inside are shredding and the mesh is tearing. If I could get just a little more use for the money I spent, it would be 5 stars.
Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2019
Dies ist mein erstes Schnürkorsett und am Anfang hatte ich etwas Probleme beim Anlegen. Wenn man es öfters gemacht hat, geht es auch ohne fremde Hilfe. Natürlich kann man es selbst nicht so eng schnüren wie es ein Partner oder eine Partnerin tun kann. Falsch ist natürlich die Aussage: "Korsett zum Gewichtsverlust". Man nimmt durch das Korsett kein Gramm ab, der Bauch wird einfach nach innen gedrückt und man(n) bekommt dadurch eine schmaler wirkende Taille.Werde noch einige Zeit mit diesem üben und hoffentlich weitere Kilos abnehmen und mir dann ein engeres Korsett kaufen. Da ich mit der Qualität zufrieden bin, das Gleiche wieder und auch auch von diesem Verkäufer.Nachtrag 29.05.2019Nun trage ich seit einiger Zeit das Korsett regelmäÃig und ich bemerke erste Erfolge was meinen Taillen bzw. Bauch-Umfang betrifft. Mein Bauchumfang hat sich von 104 cm auf 100 cm reduziert, was sicher auch an meiner Diät liegt. Das Korsett kann ich bereits komplett schlieÃen und komme geschnürt auf knapp 93,5 cm. Heute habe ich mir das Korsett eine Nummer "kleiner" in 4XL weià bestellt.!!! HINWEIS: Bei meinem Korsett sind vorne am Busk (VerschluÃ) erste Mängel sichtbar geworden. Schade !!!Nachtrag 31.05.2019Am Mittwoch das neue Korsett in 4XL (mein vorheriges war 5XL) bestellt und heute am 31.5. geliefert worden. Da ich den ganzen Tag schon geschnürt war, habe ich das neue Korsett gleich ausgepackt und ausprobiert.LEIDER ist zwichen 4XL und 5XL kein bzw. nur ein minimaler Unterschied. Komplett geschlossen komme ich auf eine 92,5 cm Taille, mit dem 5XL sind es 93,5 cm. Hätte mir ein gröÃeren Unterschied erwartet. Werde das schöne Korsett (diesmal in einen unschuldigen weiÃ) zurückschicken und hoffe, dass mir das 3XL dann passt und nicht zu klein ist.Hoffe meine Rezesion und die Bilder sind hilfreich und freue mich auf ein "Daumen hoch".
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2019
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2019
I bought the mesh version of this corset for the summer, having been very pleased with the black satin version in the winter. The only problem I had was that the mesh version is actually a different model of corset - not quite so long but also the size came out bigger than the previous one. Whereas a medium in the black satin does close down to 26 inches waist, the medium mesh one actually measured 27.5 inches fully closed. I returned it and ordered a small, which is fine - it actually measures 26 inches waist fully closed rather than the 24 inches stated.Having got the right size I really love this corset! The breathable mesh is so much better for summer - much less sweaty and more comfortable for hot weather. The fact that it's a bit shorter top to bottom does make it slightly less restrictive for everyday wear, but it really pulls into a lovely hourglass shape and easily cinches in the waist.I have found both these corsets are really easy to lace tightly yourself, as the wide satin ribbon laces don't slip when you pull them in. My waist is actually 31 inches, but the small is a perfect fit and I can easily pull my waist in to 27 inches with reasonable comfort. After wearing it in I can now get my waist down to 26 inches with it fully closed for special occasions. It makes me feel really glamourous and my husband loves it, and I have had lots of compliments about my figure when I go out in it. You do have to be a bit careful what you wear over it if you don't want it to show though as the strong boning makes it a bit more obvious than a lighter corset.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2017
First time I've ordered a corset online, was a bit worried about the sizing, followed the instructions exactly (don't cheat, you have to be honest about your actual size) and got a perfict fit. Really nice.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019
If your a size 12 dont listen to those hoes in the comments telling you to down size get your size as this product is TRUE 2 SIZE and an AMAZING product NONETHELESS, luckily i could make it work for me as im in between sizes!
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
Ok ladies, here is the skinny on sizing yourself for a corset. A corset is made to (when laced) take up to 2-4" off of your natural waist size. Think "Gone with the wind", and Scarlet has to be at 13" to fit her dress, so it was pulled tighter. So i have a 45" waist (i know, and I digress), that doesn't mean the corset that will fit my 45" waist should be bought at a size for 45", rather buy the corset that will give me the desired waist measurement after it's tightened or as I like to say "trussed". When you are a beginner meaning first time corset wearer order the size that will give you 2-4" smaller than your natural waist size (any smaller you might get light headed and pass out.) The laces are long but as I found not long enough to give me my desired max of 4". Easily fixed by buying the longest pair of shoe strings to add the length I needed to adequately trus my corset. Remember with each wear how much you need to tighten it will change as the corset breaks in and adjusts to your body. There will come a day that you won't need the extra length of laces (so remove them, and relace).I make corsets, and have studied plenty on sizing, tightening, breaking in, and wearing. Trust me I bought the right size, if I went a size up I wouldn't get the desired look and fit I expect. This is a excellent corset, and I would recommend it highly to anyone. Every body is different, some of us need longer laces, but that In no way makes this a bad product, and the Only way to get a perfect fit is have a custom fitting by someone who knows the amount of laceing that will be needed to give you your desired effect. Hope this helps!Only thing that made it somewhat small, was the fact that I needed extra length on the laces. It was easily remedied by adding shoe laces to the bunny ear portion, added photo and re-lacing the corset. Great price point and excellent quality, for me (a seasoned corset wearer) very comfortable as well. I don't use it for waist training, only fashion; however the quality and durability of this brand fit the bill if that's what you're looking to do. Quick delivery too. I'm a full figured fluffy gal 5'4" size 20/22, purchased a 3x as I wanted the options of 2" - 4" reduction based on how I truss the garment, fully tightened I'm a solid size 18 in the waist.This waist corset has garter attachment loops, they can be hard to find so I have added photos of the loops (fingers pointing them out 4 per side since the size changes as you truss/cinch the corset).
