Hourglass Overbust Sizing Information
Sizing overview
Now three ways to confirm your size!
- Check whether your body type is generally compatible
- Take your measurements and follow our size charts
- Try the sizing bot (shared with permission from Lucy's Corsetry!)
- Still not sure? Reach out to us at support@timeless-trends.com !
*The hourglass overbusts come in 33 different sizes (11 waist sizes and 3 bust sizes), so they fit a fairly wide range of body types.
Waist chart
Start by finding the corset size that corresponds to your natural waist measurement, then size up or down to get the best fit at the hips and underbust. You want a snug fit at the underbust and hips with the compression at the waist.
We recommend a 1.5" to 3" lacing gap for comfort and adjustability during the day. We do not recommend anything larger than a 3" lacing gap.
For information on how to measure yourself to get the best fit watch our video:
Measurement chart (inches) for Hourglass Overbust
Please scroll down for the same chart in cm
Corset Size | Underbust (inches) | Natural Waist (inches) | High Hip (inches) |
18 | 25 - 27 | 23 - 24 | 28 - 30 |
20 | 27 - 29 | 25 - 26 | 30 - 32 |
22 | 29 - 31 | 27 - 28 | 32 - 34 |
24 | 31 - 33 | 29 - 30 | 35 - 37 |
26 | 33 - 35 | 31 - 32 | 37 - 39 |
28 | 35 - 37 | 33 - 35 | 39 - 41 |
30 | 37 - 39 | 36 - 37 | 31 - 43 |
32 | 39 - 41 | 38 - 39 | 43 - 45 |
34 | 41 - 43 | 40 - 41 | 45 - 47 |
36 | 43 - 45 | 42 - 45 | 48 - 50 |
38 | 45 - 47 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 |
40 | 47 - 49 | 49 - 51 | 52 - 54 |
42 | 49 - 51 | 42 - 55 | 54 - 56 |
Smaller measurement is for corset laced closed, larger measurement include a 2" lacing gap (and expanded hip ties). The hip ties add up to an additional 6 inches to the hip measurement.
Measurement chart (centimeters) for Hourglass Overbust
Corset Size | Underbust (cm) | Natural Waist (cm) | High Hip (cm) |
18 | 63 - 69 | 55 - 61 | 71 - 76 |
20 | 69 - 74 | 63 - 67 | 76 - 81 |
22 | 74 - 79 | 69 - 71 | 81 - 86 |
24 | 79 - 84 | 74 - 77 | 88 - 94 |
26 | 84 - 89 | 79 - 81 | 94 - 99 |
28 | 89 - 94 | 84 - 89 | 99 - 104 |
30 | 94 - 99 | 91 - 94 | 104 - 109 |
32 | 99 - 104 | 97 - 99 | 109 - 114 |
34 | 104 - 109 | 102 - 104 | 114 - 119 |
36 | 109 - 114 | 107 - 114 | 122 - 127 |
38 | 114 - 119 | 117 - 122 | 127 - 132 |
40 | 119 - 124 | 124 - 130 | 132 - 137 |
42 | 124 - 130 | 132 - 140 | 137 - 142 |
Smaller measurement is for corset laced closed, larger measurement include a 5 cm lacing gap. The lacing gap can be increased or decreased based upon your individual comfort level.
Once you have your corset size, use the Cup Sizing Chart to determine the best Cup Size.
Bust chart
Find your corset size in the chart then using your bust measurement find the best fit. REMEMBER: The Hourglass Overbust has a front lacing. The front lacing can be worn closed or open, so you will want to lean towards the Smaller Cup size to provide the most flexibility.
For best results, see the chart below for bust circumference. Use your "squished bust" measurement with a well-fitting, unpadded bra.
Hourglass overbust cup sizes - includes 2" lacing gap
We recommend wearing the hourglass overbust with a lacing gap in the back, and not closed. A lacing gap ensures proper fit in the bust, at the armpits, and around the shoulder blades.
Corset size | Small cup (inches | Medium cup (inches) | Large cup (inches) |
18 | 29 - 31 | 31 - 34 | 33 - 36 |
20 | 31 - 33 | 33 - 36 | 35 - 38 |
22 | 33 - 35 | 35 - 38 | 37 - 40 |
24 | 35 - 37 | 37 - 40 | 39 - 42 |
26 | 37 - 39 | 39 - 42 | 43 - 46 |
28 | 40 - 42 | 43 - 46 | 45 - 48 |
30 | 42 - 44 | 45 - 48 | 47 - 50 |
32 | 44 - 46 | 47 - 50 | 49 - 52 |
34 | 46 - 48 | 49 - 52 | 51 - 54 |
36 | 49 - 51 | 51 - 54 | 54 - 57 |
38 | 51 - 53 | 53 - 56 | 56 - 59 |
40 | 53 - 55 | 55 - 58 | 58 - 62 |
42 | 55 - 57 | 57 - 60 | 60 - 64 |
Hourglass overbust cup sizes - with 5cm lacing gap
Corset size | Small cup (cm) | Medium cup (cm) | Large cup (cm) |
18 | 74 - 79 | 79 - 86 | 84 - 91 |
20 | 79 - 84 | 84 - 91 | 89 - 97 |
22 | 84 - 89 | 89 - 97 | 94 - 102 |
24 | 89 - 94 | 94 - 102 | 99 - 107 |
26 | 94 - 99 | 99 - 107 | 109 - 117 |
28 | 102 - 107 | 109 - 117 | 114 - 122 |
30 | 107 - 112 | 114 - 122 | 119 - 127 |
32 | 112 - 117 | 119 - 127 | 124 - 132 |
34 | 117 - 122 | 124 - 132 | 130 - 137 |
36 | 124 - 130 | 130 - 137 | 137 - 145 |
38 | 130 - 135 | 135 - 142 | 142 - 150 |
40 | 135 - 140 | 140 - 147 | 147 - 157 |
42 | 140 - 145 | 145 - 152 | 152 - 163 |
Sizing Bot
Try Lucy's Sizing Bot for the Hourglass Overbust (opens a new window)
Still not sure? Reach out to us at support@timeless-trends.com !