Important Sizing Information This sizing on this corset is by waist measurement. It should be ordered 4-5 inches below your natural waist measurement. For example, a person whose natural waist size is 38 inches could order a corset of size 34. Our Valentina steel boned underbust corset is made of a heavy weight brushed satin, which has a lush sheen and elegant feel. There are 14 bones in all, made of high density German steel. Ten are spiral bones for four-way movement, four are rigid steel bones for two-way movement. Waist reduction this corset is designed to achieve is between 2 to5 inches.Underbust corsets are versatile and can be worn with with a black bra (like our ruffle demi bra shown here), or with a blouse, a tank top or a lace teddy. Ruffle demi bra is sold separately.If youre not used to wearing corsets, we recommend getting dressed a little early the first time you wear it. Tightening the laces and hooking the busk might be a little tricky if youve never worn steel boned corsets before. The results are worth it though – you will love it- Construction – Corset Wear Waist Size Corset Size to Order32-332834-353036-373238-393440-413642-433844-454046-474248-4944How To Take A Waist Measurement Measure around the narrowest part of your waist. Keep the tape snug, but dont pull tight. Always measure 2-3 times for accuracy.