If worn consistently for at least a few hours each day, a corset can help achieve an hourglass figure that shrinks at the waist. You can slim down your waist with a reinforced corset and cincher (a short corset that only reaches the stomach area), or a latex corset. Nowadays latex corsets are very popular.
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Part 1 of 2: Buying a Slimming Corset
Step 1. Know how the waist slimming corset works
Slimming corsets are not a substitute for diet or exercise. The results provided are provisional. Corsets work by compressing fat tissue to reduce fluid in the tissue. This in turn compresses and displaces the internal organs. Use the corset with care.
Corsets can cause discomfort, difficulty breathing, or even acid reflux. If you experience these symptoms, remove the corset immediately
Step 2. Know the difference between a bony corset and a cincher
Reinforced corsets and cinchers provide more support and firmness at the waist than latex corsets. However, latex corsets can increase the heat in the core of the body so that it burns belly fat faster.
- A latex corset looks more like a cincher than a wire-reinforced corset. When worn, the latex corset makes the waist an inch slimmer, while the reinforced corset instantly reduces a few inches in the waist and the area it covers.
- Reinforced corsets are also more posture-supportive, streamlined, and hourglass-shaped than latex corsets.
- There are several types of cinchers, most are made of latex, spandex, or nylon, and the bones are plastic.
- Cincher is believed to be more comfortable to wear to exercise and sleep than a wire-reinforced corset which can still be worn to sleep. If the wire-reinforced corset fits snugly to the body, sleep is still comfortable, but cannot be used for exercise.
Step 3. Consider the clothes you wear
Wire- and latex-reinforced corsets can be seen from the outside of the shirt. Wire-reinforced corsets are thicker than cinchers, so chincers are a better choice for fitted clothes.
- Cincher still looks with light clothes and fine fabrics. So, keep this in mind when you choose a color cincher.
- If you're really looking to slim down your waist and have the budget for it, consider buying several different types of corsets to have a choice.
Step 4. Know what kind of corset to wear, and when
Make sure you know what you can and can't do when wearing it. Experts do not recommend abdominal exercises when wearing a corset.
- Several companies provide different types of corsets for different purposes. For example, there are companies that sell corsets for sports, but even that cannot be used for all types of sports.
- If you have a wire-reinforced corset, don't wear it for sports. This corset is not made for exercise although it can be worn for sleeping.
Step 5. Measure your natural waist circumference
You need to know your natural waist circumference in order to choose the correct corset size. Here's how to measure waist circumference:
- Remove clothing that covers the waist and around it.
- The waist is located between the bottom of the broken and the top of the hipbone. Usually, this section is the smallest, where it looks crooked when you tilt from side to side.
- Wrap the tape measure around your waist, parallel to the floor so that it evenly covers your waist. Make sure it is tight, but not pressing against the skin.
- Do not tighten the stomach because the waist will be smaller. Inhale, then exhale, to estimate the natural waist condition.
- Look down. Your waist circumference is the number the tape measure shows when it meets the base. For example, 29 inches or 74 cm (or more, or less).
Step 6. Make sure the size fits
Corset sizes sometimes vary, depending on the manufacturer. So, always check the size before ordering a corset.
- For wire-reinforced corsets, some manufacturers say that if your waist is less than 38 inches or 96 cm, you should order a slimming corset that is 4–7 inches or 10–18 cm smaller, and if your natural waist is more than 38 inches or 96 cm. cm, order a corset that is 7–10 or 18–25 cm smaller. So, if your waist is 29 inches or 74 cm, try a corset with a waist measurement of 25 inches or 64 cm.
- For latex corset, the size is more obvious. Just choose the same size as your natural waist circumference. If your waist is 29 inches or 74 cm, it may be a good idea to choose a corset that fits around 28–30 inches, or 71 to 76 cm.
- If you are in doubt about the size or anything, we recommend contacting the corset manufacturer. They can provide more information about product-specific sizes, and help you make the right choice.
- Both the wire-reinforced corset and the latex corset should fit flat against the body. If it curls, bulges, or warps, it's too small and you'll need to buy a bigger one.
Step 7. Choose a high quality corset
A well-made slimming corset feels strong and tight. The stitches are neat, and the bones don't puncture the skin.
- For strappy corsets, the eyelets are also secure, and the corset doesn't bulge when the strap is tied.
- If you buy a corset on the internet, read a lot of reviews before buying. You will wear it for several hours every day. So, look for the best quality you can buy.
Part 2 of 2: Wearing a Slimming Corset
Step 1. Strengthen the midsection before and during waist slimming
This is to prevent atrophy (shrinkage) of the abdominal and surrounding muscles once you wear the corset several hours a day. Don't take this advice lightly as there is a risk that you will depend on the corset for support.
- Not exercising before and during the waist slimming process will have the opposite effect of the goal. The stomach will sag because there are no muscles, the cause is the corset that has taken over the task of supporting the body.
- Good exercises for working the midsection are planks, side twists, crunches with weights, and leg lifts. Try to do this exercise 3 times a week.
- Although there are people who exercise while wearing a corset, doctors do not recommend it because it can interfere with your ability to breathe, making it difficult for you to exercise optimally, and can cause back pain.
Step 2. Know how to wear a slimming corset
Slimming corset must be accompanied by instructions for use. This depends on the model and manufacturer, but here are the general instructions:
- Many people wear a light cloth under the corset to prevent skin irritation. For example, a soft camisole or a tight tank top.
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For a wire-reinforced corset, open it fully first. Make sure it's in a standing position and wrap it around your body, with the hook in the front and the strap in the back. If your corset has a tongue (the fabric panel under the straps on the back), it should touch the opposite side of the corset.
- Before tightening the rope, hook it first. It helps if you start from the middle.
- Next, reach back and grab the rope, then pull it tight at the waist.
- The latex corset has no straps. Usually there are two sets of hooks in the front (position on the stomach). Start with the widest setting (first set), then the tighter setting as you get used to it.
Step 3. Relax first
Make sure you loosen the corset for the first few days of wearing it.
For wire-reinforced corsets, do not apply too tight on the first use. The corset should fit snugly, but two fingers or even one hand can still fit above or below the corset. Over time, the bones will adjust to the shape of the body. After wearing for about an hour, please tighten it again
Step 4. Do not wear too tight and too fast
If you and the corset itself are not ready, it may bend and you could injure yourself. Just slowly. The corset that has been relaxed will follow the shape of the body so that it is more comfortable to wear.
No matter what type of corset you wear, remember, don't over-tighten it the first time you wear it. Allow time for the corset to adjust to your body shape to be more comfortable and effective in the long run
Step 5. Start slowly
From day 4 to day 14, gradually increase usage time from 1.5 to 2 hours a day to 6 to 8 hours a day, or more.
- Do not immediately wear a corset for 12 hours a day. Even if you get used to it, you can still see results with 6 to 8 hours of use a day.
- Waist slimming exercise experts using latex corsets suggest wearing for 8 to 10 hours every day.
- There are some people who wear a wire-reinforced corset up to 23 hours a day. Make sure you know the risks of wearing a corset for a long time. Most importantly, make sure you don't feel pain.
Step 6. Start seeing the results
You should be able to see the results of this slimming exercise in a month, but it could take longer.
- If your body is already quite lean and fit, you may not see significant changes for up to 2 months.
- The results obtained depend on lifestyle (diet and exercise), body shape, and duration of daily use.
Step 7. Plan the clothes to wear
The corset can be seen from the clothes. So, make sure you don't wear clothes that are too thin, limp, or dreamy.
Step 8. Know when to remove the corset
If you have pain, numbness in your hands or feet, or stomach problems such as acid reflux or heartburn, loosen or remove the corset.
Step 9. Make sure the corset is always clean
Hang the corset after wearing it to dry. Remove the straps and hang them so they don't weigh on the corset or get caught.
- Never wash a corset, unless instructed otherwise by the manufacturer.
- If you spill something on the corset, wipe the stain with a damp cloth, but that's where the cleaning step ends.
- Each manufacturer has its own cleaning instructions. So, check first before cleaning.
Step 10. Adopt a healthy lifestyle
Drink enough water, eat healthy, and exercise regularly. Such a combination of a corset and a lifestyle will give a more significant result.
- It's best to avoid foods and drinks that cause bloating, which makes wearing a corset even more uncomfortable.
- Many doctors agree that good nutrition and regular exercise will be more able to slim the waist than a slimming corset. Two recommended exercises are the plank and twisting crunch.
Tips
- The reason for a shrinking waist that people often state when wearing a corset is the constant pressure on the stomach that forces them to eat less.
- Corsets and cinchers can make back fat stand out. If you're worried or having this problem, consider a high-back cincher or other shapewear that covers your back.
- Remember that the results of wearing a corset are only temporary. You must continue to wear it to maintain the hourglass figure.
- The method of wearing it varies depending on the manufacturer and the corset expert. If the method given to you doesn't work, ask the manufacturer for an alternative method. Do what feels best to you.
- If you want compression when you exercise, but don't want to wear a corset, consider using a cloth bandage to hold your stomach tight while you exercise.
- You'll see instant results when you wear a corset, but remember that for long-term results, you'll need to wear it for a few hours every day.
- Some experts distinguish waist training which refers to the use of a wire-reinforced corset that compresses the waist (and internal organs), and waist taming which refers to the use of a latex cincher, especially during exercise.
- How small a waist you get depends on how long you wear it every day, how many days per week, how tight, and whether you're also dieting and exercising.
- Some experts recommend not wearing a latex corset for more than 6 weeks.
Warning
- Talk to your doctor before starting a waist slimming program with a corset to make sure it's right for you.
- Many people complain of having to urinate frequently because the corset puts pressure on the bladder.
- Pay attention to how you feel and your attitude when wearing a slimming corset. Some people complain that they get angry more quickly or change their attitude frequently due to hunger and discomfort caused by wearing a corset.
- Make sure you exercise too. In particular, train the midsection. Otherwise, the abdominal muscles will become too weak to support the body.
- If you feel numbness in your legs, shortness of breath, or stomach pain, remove the corset and stop wearing it. If these symptoms do not go away, see a doctor.
- If the corset causes pain of any kind, loosen it or take it off. A new corset may feel a little strange, but a corset that has gone limp and conforms to your body doesn't cause much pain or discomfort.
- Slimming corsets put pressure on the midsection, which can cause bruising or organ damage. Wearing a corset can also cause shortness of breath and heartburn.
- The use of a slimming corset can reduce the strength of the midsection. Make sure you exercise regularly to keep your stomach and surroundings strong so you don't have to rely on the corset.
