Hourglass Overbust Sizing Information

Sizing overview

Now three ways to confirm your size!

  1. Check whether your body type is generally compatible
  2. Take your measurements and follow our size charts
  3. Try the sizing bot (shared with permission from Lucy's Corsetry!)
  4. Still not sure? Reach out to us at support@timeless-trends.com !

 How will an Hourglass Overbust fit me?

*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.

 

Step 1: 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

This is for LACED CLOSED. The Hourglass Overbust fits best with a 2-inch wide lacing gap. Please add 2 inches to all measurements when worn with a gap.

Please scroll down for the same chart in cm

Corset Size Underbust (inches) Recommended Natural Waist (inches) High Hip (inches)
18 25 21 - 23 28
20 27 24 - 26 30
22 29 27 - 28 32
24 31 29 - 30 35
26 33 31 - 32 37
28 35 33 - 35 40
30 37 36 - 37 42
32 39 38 - 39 45
34 41 40 - 41 48
36 43 42 - 45 50
38 45 46 - 48 52
40 47 49 - 51 54
42 49 52 - 55 56

 

 

Measurement chart (centimeters) for Hourglass Overbust

This is for LACED CLOSED. The Hourglass Overbust fits best with a 5cm wide lacing gap. Please add 5cm to all measurements when worn with a gap.

Corset Size Underbust (cm) Recommended Natural Waist (cm) High Hip (cm)
18 63 55 - 61 71
20 69 62 - 67 76
22 74 68 - 71 81
24 79 72 - 77 89
26 84 78 - 81 94
28 89 82 - 89 102
30 94 90 - 94 107
32 99 95 - 99 112
34 104 100 - 105 122
36 109 106 - 115 127
38 114 116 - 123 132
40 119 124 - 130 137
42 124 131 - 140 142

 

Once you have your corset size, use the Cup Sizing Chart below to determine your best Cup Size.

 

Step 2: 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

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 (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 !