Civil War Era Corset with Busk and Grommets - Mid Bust - 16 Flat steel bones hotsell - Cotton duck cloth -Made to Order

I am pleased to offer these Civil War Era Formal Corsets.

This custom made corset is constructed of two layers of heavy, pre-washed cotton fabric. The seams in the outer layer have been felled for increased strength. They close in the front with a busk closure. It laces up the back through metal grommets. The two ties meet at the waist. It has 16 flat metal bones sewn into the corset between the layers.

The standard length corset has an overall length in the center front of approximately 14 inches, 10 inches at the side, and 12 inches in the back hotsell. They are now available in longer sizes - either one or two inches longer. To determine the length you need measure from your arm pit straight down to the very top of your hip bone. "Standard" is around 12". "Standard" is also usually good for women up to around 5'5" tall - depending on your build. If you are unsure about what length to order PLEASE contact me so we can discuss it. I will accept returns on the standard length because I can resell them eventually. Because the longer ones are so customized I don't want them back.

To summarize the lengths:
Standard: 14" center front, 10" sides, 12" center back
1 inch longer: 15" center front, 11" sides, 13" center back
2 inches longer: 16" center front, 12" sides, 14" center back

The corsets are machine washable. I recommend line drying.

These corsets are not intended to drastically reduce your waist size. The corset is made to take the strain, but your body is not. For health reasons, I do not recommend taking more than four inches off of your waist size.

I include lacing instructions with each corset. This provides you with details on how to properly put on and wear your new corset. The instructions are printed on a bright orange slip of paper attached to your packing slip.


ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Please provide your waist, bust, and hip measurements in inches when placing your order.

The bust measurement, taken at the fullest part, can be taken while wearing a regular bra.

The waist measurement should be taken at your natural waist line - about 2" above your belly button.

The hip measurement should be taken at about crotch level.

Also feel free to include any additional information that you feel may be helpful.


ADDITIONAL BONING

If your bust measurement exceeds 48 inches, I recommend extra boning. If you wish to have extra boning, please purchase it in our listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/49035638/extra-boning-for-formal-corset-1-set-of?ref=shop_home_active_12 The cost is $6 charge per set of four extra bones.

INTERNATIONAL SALES

If you live outside of the USA and would like to order a corset please use this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/843392055/deposit-for-corset-orders-from-people?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1

QUESTIONS

Since a corset is something most people are not familiar with purchasing, we encourage correspondence. We will happily answer all your questions and do our best to assure a great fit.

If you are unsure which style would be best for you this Q&A page may be helpful: http://treadle-treasures.com/corsets/formal-corset/

Thanks for looking!