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How To Put On A Corset
About to buy a corset for the first time? Or maybe you already have a corset but aren't quite sure if you are putting it on correctly?
Putting on a corset can be tricky business and so at Mio Destino we have created an easy to use step-by-step guide with illustrations to guide you through the process.
Enjoy wearing your corset!
Thread the lacing through the eyelets in a criss-cross fashion from the top downwards, ensuring the length of the lacing remains the same on either side.
Half-way down pull through all the lacing on each side leaving enough to continue to criss-cross the lacing down to the bottom (approx 12”-15”).
Finish lacing the corset and at the bottom tie a knot in the lacing on the inside of the corset. Ease any excess lacing up to the centre to the loop you created earlier.
Before putting on the corset loosen the laces as much as possible. Wrap the corset round you with the laces at the back and the front closures undone.
Fasten your corset from the top by starting with the top closure and work your way down until it is fully fastened.
Ideally find someone to help lace you into the corset. Get your assistant to pull loosely on the laces so the corset is loose but still held in place.
Reposition your breasts to optimise your cleavage either by reaching above your head or manually manipulating them yourself until they are positioned to your liking.
Get your assistant to pull the lacing tight before tying them in a bow in the centre.
The sides of the corset should lie together at the centre and with a 2” gap at the top and bottom.
The sides of the corset should lie together at the centre and with a 2” gap at the top and bottom.
- Breaking in your corset is always a good idea before wearing your corset out and to help you work into the waist reduction you are aiming for. Breaking it in will help mould the corset to your body shape, making it more comfortable to wear and if you are not used to wearing a corset it will also help your body get used to the constrictions involved.
- The first time you try your corset on you should be loosely laced into it and wear it for around half an hour before taking it off and allowing the fabric to cool for an hour. The heat from your body will start to bend and mould the fabric. Next try the corset on again, this time lacing it a little tighter and again wear it for half an hour before letting it cool off.
- You should do this several times, each time lacing a little tighter until you reach your desired reduced waist size.
Hand wash in luke warm water only or, for best results, dry clean.
