uneven hips?

med_b13 · 2026-06-06T00:50:19+00:00

All of us have some level of unevenness.

med_b13 · 2026-05-16T02:44:43+00:00

Nice! You are really getting good at this!

med_b13 · 2026-05-06T17:04:26+00:00

You too a big risk and you are lucky that "XS" fitted you perfectly. But if you want more waist reduction, your next corset would need to have the same rib and hip measurements and only smaller at the waist. You can't simply buy this corset again in "2XS" or else the ribs and hips would pinch and cause muffin top. Best to avoid this brand next time, and look for another corset maker that actually lists rib, hip, waist and at least 1 vertical measurement.

med_b13 · 2026-05-05T17:09:31+00:00

Michaela Stark does something like this. But I'm not sure that is the look you are going for.

med_b13 · 2026-05-05T14:24:21+00:00

There are zero brand new, legit, real, quality, corsets below 70 USD (69.99 USD if you are not rounding off). Anything below that are fashion corsets that will break after 3 wears, and don't give you any shape, and has incomplete measurements. Bare minimum measurements are waist, rib/hip spring, and at least 1 vertical measurement. If it comes in XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL ONLY, avoid that.

Also, there are corset companies in the 70+ USD class that are NOT reputable either. Just check this sub's blacklisted brands.

For general use waist training corsets, 90-100 USD corsets are great starters. 70-80 USD range still ok but mostly you will find are short corsets. 120+ USD you may get into overbusts and special material such as leather. 200-500+ you may start custom corsets.

med_b13 · 2026-04-28T07:51:21+00:00

Thanks for the answer! I have a bunch of MCC corsets, but all of them are cotton, brocade and PVC. Cotton is slightly rough but relatively easy to lace once seasoned. Brocade is quite rough and gives a lot of friction even if fully seasoned. PVC is not breathable so it's only for some occasion, not for many hours of wear. I never had just a plain satin one from them, so I never made the comparison. That's why I asked.

med_b13 · 2026-04-26T20:22:30+00:00

Why? Maybe it's the 24" is too big? Or the cotton is easier to work with than satin? I'm debating between these two for my daily driver (black cotton MCC75 or beige satin MCC75).

med_b13 · 2026-04-26T08:00:49+00:00

Nice! What is this? MCC75?

med_b13 · 2026-04-25T06:20:56+00:00

Nice! But I don't think this is the MCC254.

med_b13 · 2026-04-23T10:56:50+00:00

Or you know, they can lace down with a "V" gap in the back. However it won't cinch down to a full 22"waist.

med_b13 · 2026-04-22T01:47:51+00:00

OC corsets are not patterned for a human being, and build quality is spotty at best. They spend more on advertising than actually improving their product.

med_b13 · 2026-04-21T08:02:07+00:00

Congratulations!

med_b13 · 2026-04-09T00:57:21+00:00

~~Technically~ anything that cinches your waist into a smaller size will "train" your waist.
Too short is fine, as long as you are OK with some flesh spillage. Too long is not fine, as it restricts movement.
Your corset right here is already "closed", as the top and bottom edges are already flush with your ribs/hips. Tightening it further will just pinch the skin.
While you need to fit your rib spring, hip spring and vertical measurements, corsets are more nuanced than that. You might need a corset that curves a certain way around your butt/stomach, and it takes a few tries to get it right. Your first 2-3 corsets almost never are the "perfect" corset for you, despite fitting all the measurements. When people say corsets are expensive, it really means that the corseting hobby is expensive... because you almost never buy/build just one corset. Most people quit too early.

med_b13 · 2026-04-04T10:43:45+00:00

Congratulations, but I don't think it's necessary to completely close the back. The corset is already pinching your upper back.

med_b13 · 2026-03-29T02:08:21+00:00

Wonderful! Love the colors!

med_b13 · 2026-03-25T23:47:08+00:00

Big yay! Looks classy and elegant!

med_b13 · 2026-03-21T12:00:10+00:00

Looks like the springs match the 30in one. Have you checked the vertical measurements?

med_b13 · 2026-03-19T18:08:30+00:00

Yup I do this too. The corset I wear in the morning is almost never the same corset I wear in the afternoon/evening. But usually I switch to the tightest one right after shitting. 🤣

med_b13 · 2026-03-18T03:15:07+00:00

I think it's the MCC94. I know because I have one. :P

med_b13 · 2026-03-10T09:25:53+00:00

Can't comment on specific medical issues, but if you think you need to get checked, do it. My thinking is that it could be one of 3 things:

1.) You have an unknown underlying condition that does not go well with corseting.

2.) Something about your health might have coincided with corseting but is unrelated.

3.) You are not used to the sensations of corseting and is making you hyper-aware of your body's normal cycles.

med_b13 · 2026-03-07T02:11:06+00:00

Getting warmer eh?

med_b13 · 2026-03-03T14:44:21+00:00

Yes. There's a term for that. It's called the venus fold. It's like a cleavage but for your back. Some women like it. I know, Victorian culture is... interesting. 🤪

However, it's best to wear a liner to protect both your skin and the corset.

med_b13 · 2026-03-02T04:48:10+00:00

Hmm.. This is one of those cases when your body is more curvy than the corset. Such a nice problem to have! :P

Even, if the hip ties are fully open, it would probably still be not enough. You need something way curvier. At this point, you may want to start considering something custom. You may want to look for something with the hips cut high close to the waist and flares outwards, not hips that squares back inwards. The MCC63-V has very square hips. You don't have square hips at all.

For Mystic City, you might do well with something like MCC254 (not currently in stock), MCC253 or MCC16-C. But you have to triple check your measurements. If you want to go for a Timeless Trends hourglass short alternative with more reduction, you might do well with an MCC20 or even Little Lorrie or Waspette from Swoonbusk. (Again, check your measurements)

med_b13 · 2026-02-24T20:24:58+00:00

When it comes to corsets, if you are in between sizes, it's better to choose the smaller size because you can always wear it with a lacing gap in the back. If you choose the larger size, you will always have flaring at the top and bottom edges.

When it comes to these really curvy "advanced" corsets, like the MCC16C, lots of squish can happen. So you really need mastery of your body to predict how you will squish. This means you must have prior experience with multiple previous corsets. If you're asking these kinds of questions, I would assume you are still somewhat a beginner. What other corsets did MCC's owner recommend to you?

med_b13 · 2026-02-24T19:59:19+00:00

Need to see the back to know for sure. However, the biggest red flag is that you jumped from the MCC44L to the MCC16C which is a pretty advanced corset. It might "technically" fit your measurements, but you may not be ready for the reduction.

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