Steam Punk Full Steel Boned C Hook Over bust Bustier Gothic Black Leather Corset

Steam Punk Full Steel Boned C Hook Over bust Bustier Gothic Black Leather Corset

This gothic black leather overbust corset is laced at the back, and the lacing is where almost all the fit happens. Most people who find a corset uncomfortable have simply laced it wrong, so this page covers how to do it properly. It sits in our leather corsets range.

• Material: Genuine leather with a strong lining
• Fit: Overbust, fully adjustable by rear lacing
• Closure: Front busk with rear lace-up
• Color: Black
• Care: Spot clean only, never machine wash, loosen the laces before storing

How to lace a corset properly

Start with the laces fully loosened and the corset hooked at the front. Find the bunny ears — the two long loops at the waist — and work the slack from the top downward and the bottom upward toward them, so the excess gathers at the waist. Then pull the loops out gently and evenly, a little at a time, tie at the waist, and tuck the ends. The key point is that you tighten in stages over several minutes, not in one pull. A corset laced gradually is comfortable for hours; the same corset yanked tight in one go is not.

The gap at the back is normal

A new corset should not close fully at the back. A gap of two to four inches between the lacing panels is correct and gives you room to tighten as the corset moulds to you. If it closes completely on the first wear it is too big, not perfectly fitted — which is why corsets are ordered by waist measurement with the lacing providing the range.

Comfort and safety

Firm pressure is expected. Pain, pinching at the ribs or hips, numbness, or any difficulty breathing are not — loosen the laces if you feel any of them. Wear a thin cotton layer underneath: it is more comfortable, and it keeps body oils off the lining, which is what eventually degrades a corset from the inside.

Storage

Loosen the laces before you take it off and leave them loose. Storing a corset laced tight keeps the bones under permanent tension and eventually distorts the shape. Store it flat or hanging by the laces, never folded.

Sizing and made to order

Order by natural waist measurement, not dress size. For an overbust, send bust, underbust, waist, and torso length with the Custom option so the top edge sits correctly. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should the corset close fully at the back?

No. A two to four inch gap is correct and gives room to tighten as it moulds to you.

How do I lace it?

Work the slack toward the waist loops from top and bottom, then tighten gradually over several minutes rather than in one pull.

How tight should it be?

Firm, never painful. Pinching, numbness, or difficulty breathing means loosen it.

What size should I order?

By natural waist measurement, not dress size.

How should I store it?

With the laces loosened, flat or hanging by the laces. Never stored laced tight or folded.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes. Choose Custom and send bust, underbust, waist, and torso length.

Is shipping free?

Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.