ROMANTASY: Custom Measurements


A well-fitting, comfortable corset starts with an accurate set of measurements, normally taken by someone else, since it is difficult to maintain precise accuracy when measuring yourself. You may rely on our experience since 1990 guiding our long-distance clients in this process, however, we cannot be responsible if you mis-measure originally, or fail to update us while waiting for your final corset or garment if your measurements change. Thus, please keep us posted on this important matter. Also, before starting please read and carefully follow the guidelines below, making sure to include all measurements indicated for the specific style of corset or garment you are ordering. It is helpful to first tie a string snugly around and anchor your waistline before taking measurements. Also, it helps us evaluate your measurements and catch any potential errors then ask you for clarification before proceeding, if you email us jpg photos of your torso (while wearing lingerie or a bathing suit). You may rely on our close attention and experience to help you with this process, based upon working with thousands of long-distance clients. If you email this measurement form, kindly include both the name of the measurement requested and its number, then your actual measurement. Thank you.

Please note: underbust corset orders require measurements nos. 2 through 7, 9 through 11, E, F, P through T overbust corset orders require measurements nos. 1 through 11, 22, P through T chemise orders require measurements 1 through 9, 22, D through J, and P through R skirt and pantaloon orders require measurements nos. 12 through 14, 20, K and L, P through T corset collars require measurements nos. 18, 26, N Number 2 below refers to the rib cage horizontal measurement located just underneath the bosom/chest swell, or around the bra underwire. Hold the tape measure absolutely horizontally and do not let it drop in back. Have someone measure you while you are relaxed with yours arms down, breathing normally. This should not be a tight measurement which could result in the unsightly squeezing of the upper body flesh over the top edge of your corset. "Snug" waist measurement in item 3 below means: place tape closely against your natural waistline where you wear your skirt or pants waistband (generally measure one inch above bellybutton for a feminine waistline, one inch below for masculine waistline). If you are not able to move the tape measure around your body but it "stick" to your skin, then this is the proper "snug" measurement. Most clients new to corsetry start with a 4" waistline reduction when the corset eventually closes in back, however, this depends upon your body size and shape, comfort with restriction, muscle tone, and goals of corseting. Those having more experience with corsets can usually lace down further than that. Suggest what you desire, and we will alert you if we suggest some other restriction. Rush Fees: Normally custom and even standard corsets take from one to four or more months to produce, and require a one-half deposit to begin. At placement of your order we inform you of the approximate time of delivery. Rush fees are available, however asking for a rush will require a complete set of measurements and a100% prepayment of your order upon placement, to avoid unnecessary delays in shipment and enable us to meet the rush date we promise to deliver your corset. Please measure as close to the skin as possible. For overbust styles, you may wear a bra and measure over it, in order to insure proper cleavage and lift in the muslin corset we prepare in advance of your final corset. Have someone measure 3 times and take the middle measurement. You may send your measurements in centimeters. Please make sure to answer height and weight and dress or jacket size. Corsets: include items for overbust or strap styles. Gloves: include items and hand outline. Stockings: include leg measurements. Kat-Man Bodysuit: include all items.



Please also send us your bra and cup size. Around natural chest _____________ Around just under the lower bust ____________ Around normal waistline, but measure snugly _____________ How many inches of waist reduction do you desire in your final corset when it closes at the back? ______ Around pelvic bone __________________________ Around 5" down from waist ______________ Around widest part of hips __________________ Waist to just under the lower bust __________ (Please note: our graphic shows this taken center front of your body. However, look down over your nipple. This is where you will actually take the measurement on the side/front of your body. This should be from your waist to where your bra under-wire sits or slightly lower; be careful not to measure too high!) Waist to center of nipple (wear a bra to take this measurement)_________________ Waist to bottom of corset or garment __________ (For corsets, this should be from your waist low enough to cover your tummy "fat" but not so low as to poke into your "privates." Rather than use a tape measure, it is best to use a ruler to take this particular measurement because it will push in toward your torso just like the corset will do. Take this measurement several times while sitting down and several times while standing up. Those measurements will likely be different, so report the average. For example, a person 5'6" to 5'9" tall will likely report about 4.5" for a man and about 5.5" for a woman. If you are taller, this distance may stay the same or get longer, and if you are shorter, the reverse. Photos of your torso will help us determine if you have properly averaged this measurement.) Underarm, waist to top of corset ____________ (For underbust styles, this is typically to the middle of your bra strap underarm; for overbust styles this is typically to the top of your bra strap underarm) Underarm, waist to bottom of corset __________ (Note that Victorian corsets from the 1880's are typically higher-hipped than the longline Edwardian corsets. Thus, Victorian corsets are typically 3 to 5" for this measurement, while Edwardian corsets from the 1900's are typically 6 to 9" for this measurement. Within each range, you may choose what you prefer) Waist to kneecap _____________ Upper thigh ___________ Just above knee ___________ Adam's Apple______________ Around widest part of thigh _________________ Lower thigh 1" above knee ___________________ Around chest over bra ______________________ Shoulder strap: from side top of corset over shoulder to back of corset ___________ Horizontally from earlobe to hollow of neck _______________
Elbow to wrist ______________________________ From top of bra over shoulder to where strap ends______ Around wrist ________________________________ Across shoulders ____________________________ Back center, waist to top of corset or garment _____________ Back center, waist to bottom of corset or garment ___________ Nipple to top of shoulder ___________________ Nipple to nipple ______________________ Around chest, from underarm across nipple to underarm ____________ Around back, from underarm across back to underarm __________ Waist to knee _______________________________ Waist to floor ______________________________ Around forehead _____________________________ Vertical front measurement from just under chin to lowest point of collar _____________ Shoulder to wrist ___________________________ How tall are you?____________________________ What is your weight?__________________________ What is your dress or jacket size? ______________ Are you particularly pliable and elastic at the waistline? ___________ Are you particularly muscular and firm at the waistline? ___________ Neck to floor _______________________________