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There seem to be so many tiny extant corsets from the Victorian era - partly due to survivorship bias, as small corsets were used as shop displays (to show off the curves while minimizing fabric use), or were deadstock from shops, or corsetieres made half-size stays to test patterns.
But in today's day and age, a corset smaller than 18 inches is relatively difficult to find! But what is a corseter to do if they naturally have a very small frame (like Absentia here, modeling her own corset), or if they aspire to break some world records?
This week, in honor of Cathie Jung's birthday, I've updated the gallery of corset makers and brands that are experienced in making the smallest of corsets: waist sizes of 17", 16", and 15".
(And don't worry, soon enough the plus size corset gallery - over 40" corseted waist - will be updated too!).
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