SHAPERX Womens Steampunk Gothic Steel Boned Underbust Waist Training Corsets

I bought a few corsets of this brand on this page. First- do like it says- go by waist size and not what size you usually are. Corsets are weird that way and you can't just assume you'll fit to a medium without measuring your waist-- if you're still unsure? You can always buy a size larger as it's easier to take in a corset by sewing a new seam under the arm than it is to try and work with one that's far too small.I bought the black open bust brocade and the black open bust velvet with the ribbons. Both fit amazingly well. Both are very comfortable.I was a little worried with the black brocade. I'm very tall with a long torso. It is pointless to buy a long waisted anything if the shoulder straps are too short and hitch it up anyway. This one has properly fitted shoulders. The brocade is a lovely, subtle pattern, and seems to be very durable. The seams are sewn very very well, the bones are steel, and well, I just don't have any complaints about this corset. For this price range you generally expect light weight costume shop low durability crap, but these are going to last aaaaaaaaaages. The laces are a little long, but they can easily be trimmed, or you can get creative with your lace/knot tying and make a feature of it.The steel eyelet strips down the front can be *really* daunting at first. The cloth takes a bit of wearing to soften up so that you can easily get it closed- but unlace the hell out of the back, latch it, and then tighten. After a few wears everything starts to soften and shift and it gets easier to close each time you wear it. After the first time, I didn't have to re-cinch it each time.The second one I bought was the velvet. I love this. It fits well. It's sturdily built. It's soft and pretty.. and it doesn't have that weird smell that a lot of black velvet products often have. The ribbons at the shoulder allow for a bit of adjustment if you'd like longer shoulders, and, if you want to get creative with weaving those ribbons around, you can.I love these corsets. They're as good as the ones I've paid over $100 for. I liked them so much that I came back and ordered a third one of this brand in less than a week after the first two arrived. These are well worth the price and a great quality.

It took me a few minutes to fully figure out the design when first putting it on but other wise looks great with my Steampunk cosplay. Fits snuggly but does not feel uncomfortable. Not to hot in the sun and is easy to move in. Love the design, material and feel of it. Can not feel the corset’s inner bones structure. Definitely recommend for cosplay costumes or you are looking for a good reasonably priced corset.

First, this is definitely not a waist trainer. There is no solid boning in here. If you are looking for something to cinch the waist, this is not the product. However, if you want to add some flair to your outfit, this is really cool. And surprisingly comfortable. I went by the size chart and the size I chose for myself ended up being too big to close tight. I do actually do tight lacing and waist training, so I like to pull, pull, pull on the lacing. But this being too big, it fits perfectly on me pulled the tightest it can be. Which is fine - I can wear it on days I’m bloated or after holiday eating. 🙂 Again, I’m pretty amazed at how comfortable it is and it looks fantastic with the outfits I got it for. This is a great accessory for any corset collector.

I ordered this corset because the one that came with my costume was of poor quality and too large. This one is great, it’s much better quality and looks nice. I’d advise that you follow the included size chart. I wear a 16 and the 3XL was the size I needed. I had to extend it some in the back to get it to buckle but other than that it’s perfect.

I bought this corset for a DnD character cosplay/Ren fair costume. This is the first corset I've ever bought, but I have enough friends who own quite a few that I know what to look for when buying one. I wasn't expecting great quality for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised!For reference, I am 5'5", 135lbs. Relatively athletic build. At the time that I purchased this, it cost $28.First of all, the material and construction are both high quality. The metal clasps in the front never threaten to give at all, no matter how much I tighten the laces. Neither do the boning or the pleather material itself. The laces are thick nylon cording (I think). It comes pre-laced (correctly!) so it's easy to just pop it on and tighten it. I was able to do it myself, but I would suggest having a friend help you the first time you put it on to get the lacing just right for your body type (corset safely, friends).Secondly, the fit is wonderful. As I said, it's easy to tighten, and the material has just enough stretch/give to it that you can breathe even when it's laced relatively tightly. I only have one qualm with the fit. There is a non-removeable modesty panel on the back. On my body, it did not fit all the way across the back at my hips and at the very top on my back at chest level, leaving part of my shirt and pants exposed. If I had gone up a size to ensure the panel fit, it would have definitely been too big on me. I solved the problem by wrapping a big scarf around my waist to hide the back (pictured above) but if you are planning to wear this without something like that, keep in mind that the back panel may not fit.Finally, COMFORT! Of course, this is a corset, so it isn't going to be the pinnacle of comfort, no matter how well it's made. That being said, I was surprised with ow comfortable it actually is. I practiced wearing it around for about an hour the day before the fair to get a feel for how to move in it, and by the end of the hour, I was moving with no issue at all. I would, however, recommend either putting on your shoes before you put on the corset or having a friend help you with it after. You won't be able to bend straight down in this.Overall, this was a surprisingly good quality for the price, and it was perfect for what I needed. I will definitely be purchasing from this company again in the future!

This is the true definition of You Get What You Pay For. It looks okay but does get looser the longer you wear it. If you want some for quick dazzle this is great.