Looking to create a dramatic hourglass or flatten and smooth your abdomen? Waist training might be for you! What results can you expect?

Our ultimate waist training guide shares everything you need to know about waist training, how to start safely for ultimate results, which corsets are best for you, and how to effectively get the figure you’ve always wanted.

What is Waist Training? Shop Her Style Waist training is a way to sculpt your body using a steel boned corset to modify your waist and create a desired figure⁠—often into an accentuated hourglass or a flat, trim waistline. Traditionally, waist training referred to the use of steel boned corsets to create an exaggerated hourglass shape for women. A corset is used because of its amazing laces that create a tighter and snugger fit, pulling in a woman's floating ribs and even doing a little bit of rearranging of internal organs so that the circumference of her waist is greatly reduced. The same waist training idea can be applied to redefining a men's figure. While men might not be looking for that same accentuated hourglass shape as women, men can use a corset to flatten their stomach and create a more smooth and refined abdomen.

What Results Can I Expect from Waist Training? Shop Her Waist Trainer The minute you lace into your corset you'll see an instant change in your shape. You’ll look a few sizes smaller and have a more defined waist and smoother figure. Of course, long-lasting changes to the shape of your waist while not wearing your corset won’t happen until after you waist train for a while. Waist training results depend on a lot of factors. There isn't really a definitive answer that’s true for every person. Here are just a few factors: How long do you wear your corset each day?

How often do you wear your corset?

How tightly laced is your corset?

Are you following a weight loss regimen, including diet or exercise?

How do your genetics play a role? Even if we took two people that had the same waist measurement to start with and made sure that ALL the other variables were the same, they would still very likely have different results with waist training. Our bodies are so different, that there just isn't any way to predict results. It's like walking into a gym and asking them how much weight you will lose if you start working out there. Too many variables!

Do Waist Trainers Really Work? Waist training has been around for hundreds of years because it works. See for yourself. Check out real life results from our customers! Waist Training Before & After Results See Real Results Before: 29" Waist After: 26" Waist Corseted: 18" Waist in CS-411 Standard We've also compiled a series of real life waist training stories. These stories contain specific information about people who have been waist training for a few months up to a few years. They have all successfully lost inches off their waist by wearing a steel boned corset for several hours each day, multiple days each week.

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Is Waist Training Permanent? The effect of waist training is semi-permanent. So, kind of like semi-permanent hair dye, the effect will fade overtime unless it’s kept up. You’ll need to continue corseting even after a goal waist reduction has been achieved to maintain it. We like to compare maintenance corseting to wearing a dental retainer after braces have been removed, doing some “maintenance” waist training after you have achieved your goals will help to maintain those results. Shop Her Style

Is Waist Training Dangerous? If you are willing to use common sense and listen to your body, then, no, waist training is not dangerous. We suggest using safe and sane corsetry practices anytime you wear a corset, whether you're a serious waist trainer or you're simply wearing a corset as a complement to your fashion choice. The conversation goes something like this: "Is your corset causing you pain?" If the answer is a resounding "YES!", then loosen it or take it off completely! The idea of no pain, no gain does not apply here. A corset does not have to be uncomfortable to give you a gorgeous hourglass figure. Breaking in a corset, also known as seasoning, is important for the corset, but it's also a chance for your body to get used to wearing it. Slow and steady is the rule of thumb for waist training.

Is Waist Training for Men? Absolutely! Some of our most devoted waist training customers are men. Some work in office settings and they love the trimming, smoothing and posture lifting that their corset provides when hidden under their professional clothes. Some waist training men work manual jobs (including farming!) and they prefer the comfort of a well-fitting corset to an awkward, stiff and unflattering back brace. We have designed waist training corsets for most any body type, from extreme hourglass curves to masculine figures, so that they work with anyone looking for a corset advantage--women, men, and also nonbinary and transitioning people. Corsets and waist training are truly for any body. Shop His Style

How Soon Will I See Waist Training Results? Shop Her Style Just like waist training results in general, how soon you will see changes to your body depends on a ton of factors. We’ve seen people with changes to their shape in as little as a month, but most take it slow and easy with their waist trainer. The longer you stick with it, the more dramatic results you will achieve. We recommend that you plan on giving it a try for at least a couple of months and even much longer if you're looking for a dramatic change⁠—listening to your body, of course! The most important thing here is to have fun and listen to your body. Waist training is a slow and steady process and it’s important that you enjoy the journey! Because waist training is semi-permanent, to maintain the changes to your figure, you'll want to use your corset for as long as you’d like to see results.

How Can I Get the Best Waist Training Results? Waist training works best as part of a healthy lifestyle. Because it's a process, you should track your progress as you go and make sure to take photos regularly so you can see how your body is changing and keep you motivated. It also helps to join a supportive group to share the experience with, so join our private Facebook group! Once you've worked up to it and have a fully seasoned corset, you’ll want to wear your waist training corset around 8 to 12 hours a day and regularly to see the best results. You might also notice that your appetite changes a little bit while you waist train, which will contribute to the results you achieve. Find Your Waist Trainer

What Size Waist Trainer Should I Buy? Making sure that the size of your corset is the best for your goals is super important, particularly if you are intending to gain or lose weight in the near future. Postpartum anyone? Picking the wrong size or one that you will quickly size out of is uncomfortable and no fun! To make sure you find the right corset size, our team of sizing experts is ready! Chat with us or take your measurements and we’ll send you a recommendation. Your size is only half of the puzzle. The other important piece is to make sure you have a corset style that hugs your body top to bottom, so that you have the most comfortable fit possible and see real waist training results. Shop Her Style

What Corset Style is Best for Me? Shop Her Style We are so happy that you asked! Picking the best corset style isn't about picking the cutest one⁠—although we do love hip ties! It's about finding the ideal fit for your body. Let's be honest, corsets aren't T-shirts, so the size and cut make all the difference. With the right corset style, you can devote yourself to waist training comfortably and stick with it to see the results you’re looking for. The best way to make sure that you have the right corset style number is to chat with our awesome experts. Our team has worked with thousands of people just like you of all shapes and sizes and can help you find your corset. The best part? Finding your corset is as easy as chatting online. We have many different corset styles specifically designed to fit most body types from slim and long to curvy and voluptuous to athletic and even masculine figures. Each corset style has a different style number and comes in a ton of different fabrics and colors. For even more customization, change up your laces for the perfect hue or check out our corset DIY designs!

How Do I Measure My Body for a Corset? It's important to measure your body accurately so that you get the right corset size and style. Corset sizing and clothing sizes don’t correlate like you’d expect they would. Corsets are designed to hug your body unlike other clothing pieces, so knowing that you wear a size 14 pant or 38-C won't really help you find the right corset. Taking your natural measurements seems daunting but you only need a mirror, a measuring tape (or a string and ruler for the MacGyver's out there) and to follow along! To size your corset, you’ll need four main measurements: Corset Measurements Underbust Natural Waistline Upper Hip Seated Torso Length How To Measure Yourself

When Should I Wear My Waist Trainer? For the best waist training results, you’ll want to wear your corset regularly. Consistency and constancy will help you achieve your goals, above all though—listen to your body! When you just start out with waist training, you'll be wearing your corset for an hour or two and then you'll ramp up to longer periods in your corset, eventually up to eight or even 12 hours a day. There are those that become very dedicated and waist train “23/7”, only removing their corsets to shower and exercise. Waist training isn’t a race though, you may notice days that you’ll want to only corset for a short time at a small reduction and maybe other days you’ll feel comfortable and excited to wear your corset for many hours at a time, possibly even tightening throughout the day. Those and all combinations in between are all the right answers to when and how often you should wear your new waist training corset! Given that you'll be spending a lot of time in your corset while waist training, it's important that you get the right size and style for your body and purpose. If you'd like to show off your corset, we have styles that match most any fashion, including styles that you can wear to the office believe it or not! Shop Her Style

How Can I Hide My Waist Trainer Under My Clothes? Shop Her Style If you're like many waist trainers and want to stealth by layering clothing over your corset to conceal it, we have styles that work great as undergarment corsets. A corset is a great foundational undergarment for pretty much any outfit. It's great for wearing under blouses, slacks, collared shirts and polos, skirts, and dresses. Wearing a corset can give any outfit a little pop because it instantly improves your posture, smoothes, and provides curves in all the right places!

Should I Wear My Waist Trainer When I Exercise? No! While latex waist cinchers are designed for wearing when doing exercise, a waist training corset should absolutely be taken off when exercising. Not only would it be uncomfortable to exercise in your corset, it will also bend the steel bones and potentially break the corset itself if you were to exercise in it. If you'd like to slim your waist while exercising, we recommend one of our latex cinchers and would be happy to get you sized into the perfect one!

Can I Sleep in My Waist Trainer? When you wear your waist trainer is kind of personal preference. Some people swear by wearing their waist trainer while they sleep because it's an easy, comfortable way to get waist training hours for the results they’re looking for literally while they sleep. Most people prefer wearing their corset as a foundational piece while awake because it offers many other benefits when they're wearing it, like improving their posture, providing back support, and creating a slimming look and beautiful curves underneath their clothing. We have found that a well-loved corset is more comfortable to sleep in than a new, stiff corset. You will also be more comfortable during the night if you choose to keep your corset laced less snug than if you were awake during the day. While our body is at rest, our body does most of its necessary digestion which can cause our stomachs to expand at night. We have been told that lacing your corset too tightly at bedtime can cause some unwanted bloating and indigestion. If you're hoping to sleep in your waist trainer, make sure to talk with our sizing experts to make sure that you get the best and most comfortable corset for your body.

How Should I Take Care of My Corset? Shop Corset Liners If you love your corset as much as we do, you’ll want it to last as long as possible. The most important thing to remember is that you always want to wear a layer between your corset and your skin. We have comfy bamboo liners exactly for this purpose! (To be honest, we often wear these liners as a foundational garment even without a corset because they smooth so well and are super comfy.) A cotton camisole can work well here, too! Storing your corset properly is very important! After you loosen your corset and remove it, we recommend hanging it over a hanger by the laces with the inner lining facing outwards. This will help your corset fully breathe and dry between wears. For long term storage and packing, we recommend gently rolling your corset and storing it inside our Corset Storage & Travel Case. Cleaning your new steel boned corset is different than typical clothing. First things first: dry clean only! Between dry cleaning appointments, we recommend a damp cloth for spot cleaning and that you always wear a liner between you and your corset. You will be able to go longer between those cleanings if you keep the natural oils in your skin away from your corset as much as possible.