Modern clothing makes finding your size simple. You can probably eyeball a rack of t-shirts or leggings and pick the right fit, especially since many are made with stretch materials.
Jeans may have a waist measurement but usually are sold in numeric sizes. To make matters worse, there are different sizes between manufacturers (and even different styles from the same manufacturer). Fortunately, most jeans have a little spandex to make them stretchy to fit most people's curves. On the other hand, very tight clothing needs a more detailed measurement to ensure the ideal fit.
There's an open bust corset that is one of those items that only works because of the compression and support given. Accurate measurements – including torso length – make all the difference.How does this relate to measuring torso length on an open bust corset and why do you need it?
The fit measurements for an open bust corset
Before diving into torso measurements, here’s a quick overview of the key areas you’ll need to measure when shopping for an open bust corset:- Underbust
- Waist
- Hips
- Torso LengthIf you’re considering an overbust corset style instead, you’ll also need to measure your bust. These measurements are essential because an open bust corset is designed to fit snugly, crafted from rigid materials, and meant to be laced tightly. If you measure incorrectly, you will get gaps down the top or bottom edges or uncomfortable tightness in other areas.
How to Measure Torso Length for an Open Bust Corset:
You likely have an intuitive sense of how to measure your bust, waist, and hips because of years of bra fittings or bridesmaid dress shopping. Measuring your torso length might be the new kid on the block for you. No worries. It's a lot simpler than you'd think.
- Identify Your Starting Point: The underbust point, which is the location where your breast tissue meets your abdomen, is used as the starting point when measuring torso length from the hip crease.
- Sit Down for Accuracy: It's very hard to measure yourself while standing. Sit up straight with your feet on the floor, making a 90-degree angle between your torso and your lap.
- Use the Tape Correctly: Extend a measuring tape from your underbust down to the crease where your thigh meets your abdomen.
- Check Both Sides: Measure both sides of your torso. If one side is slightly shorter, use that measurement when choosing your open bust corset size.
Why Is the Torso Measurement Important?
Now that you know how to measure your torso length for an open bust corset, you may be wondering why it matters. Here's the main reason: open bust corsets come in different lengths, from shorter waspie styles to longer longline models.
Too Long: Your open bust corset will chafe every time you walk up the stairs, and this may be really uncomfortable on your back when sitting down.
Too Short: And if it's too short, then you risk getting that annoying belly pooch even lower.
The correct torso length makes sure that your open bust corset gives the right coverage, support, and comfort you desire.
