Bespoke Corsetry for Men and AMAB Clients

Many of my clients have a male physique, and male corsetry is one of my specialist areas.

A corset designed for a male body is often best approached as a bespoke commission because each client has different requirements. Believe it or not, people who are male or AMAB have more reasons to corset than most women. From neurodivergence and sensory preferences to cross-dressing, drag, fetish, waist training, figure control, transitioning and personal expression or fantasy, JB Corsets provides the transformative, corset tailoring you want and need.

My job is to listen to what you want your corset to do, understand your requirements, and then create a corset that works for you.

I’ve outlined the bespoke corset ordering process for male corsetry below, so you can follow the journey step by step

Corsets for Men - FAQs

Male/AMAB Corsetry Commissions - The Process

Step 1: Contact JB Corsets using the enquiry form below

The first step is to get in touch using the form below. There is absolutely no judgement here, so please provide as much information as you can about what you are looking for. Tell me about your goals, preferred style, intended use, measurements, fabrics or finishes you have in mind, and any particular features you would like included.

The more information you provide, the better I can understand your requirements and create an accurate quote for the corset that is genuinely suited to you and your requirements.

Step 2: Receive your bespoke corset quote

I aim to include as much information in your personal corsetry quote as possible so that you will know exactly what is included before you take the plunge. It’s a big step so it’s important to get the most accurate picture of cost right from the start.

Upon receiving your enquiry, I will prepare a detailed quotation for your bespoke corset. Your initial quote will cover the work required to create your first made-to-measure corset, including:

Your bespoke corset pattern made to your personal measurements. This will be kept on file under your name along with any notes taken during our work together.
Your toile / mock up which will be made from coutil fabric and is used to ensure a perfect fit for you. I also include in the corset toile, many different technical options for you to choose from, such as bone placement, width of waist tape, front fastener, etc.,
Fitting and adjustments - I quote for one fitting as this is usually sufficient, however corsets sometimes highlight things like scoliosis or figure anomalies, and these may mean further fittings are necessary. If you know you have a figure anomaly, please do say in your contact form. This can include things like having one leg shorter than the other or even just a prominent rib or mild scoliosis. Please note, I am not a medic and will not work to ‘correct’ any physiology. I can only help disguise it.
Basic materials required for your finished corset - The basic figure adjusting male/amab corset will be a double layer coutil underbust corset, double boned with heavy boning on each seam. The quote includes all materials required for this type of finished corset unless you specify different requirements.
Any additional features or upgrades you request such as suspenders and embellishments, or particular fabrics and specialist finishes

If you decide to go ahead with the commission I run a two step payment plan. You pay 50% to start the process with the remaining balance payable upon completion of the corset.

Step 3: Design, patterning and fitting

Your first corset is created specifically for your body and your requirements. At first we will talk in more detail about the design you have in mind, and I can help with any technical queries or advise on things that work or don’t work. The bespoke patterning and fitting process allows me to then develop a corset pattern that is tailored to your unique shape, style and the type of silhouette you want to achieve.

A toile/mock-up is produced for you, allowing the fit and construction to be assessed before your final corset is made. This is an important part of creating a comfortable, well-fitting bespoke corset and I always try to include as many technical options as I can in one toile, so that you can see and more importantly feel, what you want your corset to do.

Step 4: Your finished corset

Once the pattern and fitting have been finalised, your finished corset can be constructed using the materials and design details agreed in the fitting and tailored to your individual requirements. This may adjust your initial quote up or down depending on final materials and additional options chosen.

The result is a bespoke corset designed and made specifically to fit your body, in the exact style you want, engineered to fit perfectly and feel like home.

Measuring and Fitting for your bespoke corset commission

Where is JB Corsets based?

I am based in a private studio just south of Oxford, UK, with easy road access from the A34 and convenient rail/taxi links

Do I need to have measurements taken in person?

Measurements when taken in person by me, are always the most accurate however, it isn’t necessary. You may live far away, or not have transport, or simply not feel comfortable. That’s fine. I will send you a measuring kit which includes an accurate tape measure, and a form with precise instructions on where and how to measure. We can then do measurements remotely over zoom or you can simply send the form back by snail or email with some images of your torso.

In person or remote fitting?

Again it’s entirely up to you. If you can’t make it to my small home studio in Oxfordshire, we can do the fitting by zoom or by photographs. I’ve been fitting remote clients of all ages and persuasions, with photographs, for years before Zoom and Facetime was a thing. Again, I send out instructions to help you when I send your toile to you. We can then fit remotely by zoom or by photographs and annotations.

How long does the process take?

This mostly depends on you and how soon you can attend consultations and/or fittings. When work starts, I can finish within a month, but the process, when taking both of our schedules into account is usually around 2-3 months, unless you are making a repeat order, in which case I can usually turn you around inside 2-3 weeks depending on my work-load at the time.

I do stipulate that in initial commissions, corset fittings must be done within a month of me sending the corset toile to you. This is to ensure a steady flow of work (for my benefit and yours) and to ensure that your corset is not only fresh in my mind, but as accurate as it can be in the moment. If you have problems finding time and/or space for this, please let me know, or make sure you consider this before you start a commission. If I don’t hear from you after a few reminders, the process will have to start all over again. Please read my Terms and Conditions for more information on this.

What if I want more than one corset?

Once your bespoke pattern has been created, subsequent corsets are available at an off-the-rack price because you will not have to pay for the bespoke patterning and initial fitting again.

In other words, your first corset establishes your individual pattern and fit. Future corsets can then be made using that established pattern, subject to any changes you request.

This makes ordering additional corsets significantly less expensive and much quicker to make.

What is the starting cost of a Male/AMAB corset?

The most popular type of male/AMAB corset is a plain coutil underbust. This gives you the shape you need at the lowest price point. Prices for the first corset in this mode start at £695, with the cost going down to £395 for subsequent corsets made to the same pattern with no adjustments.

How does your payment system work?

I operate a two step payment system for male corsetry. If after receiving your quote, you wish to proceed, then you simply pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is paid upon completion of the work and this final cost may go up or down depending on decisions made during the fitting process. Any changes to our initial contract will be confirmed in writing before work commences.

What is a plain underbust male corset made from?

The basic male under bust corset is made from two layers of herringbone coutil in one of three colours, nude, black, or white. These are double boned, either side of the seams or with one bone per seam and one bone in the middle of each panel. I use extra strong steel boning for male corsets and I provide two laces - one laced into the corset, and one spare. I also include a strong front busk fastener and a stiff underbusk which supports the spine and the lacing system. Corset laces are 100% non stretch cotton, and eyelets are brass or nickel free plate.

What if I want a more feminine or flamboyant look?

This is great too - any requirements can be catered to and will be included in your quote. Many clients like to have a silk corset for femininity but also so that clothes glide over the top. Suspenders are a frequent requirement. Sometimes more flamboyant trims and embellishments are requested, and also locking devices and buckles can be incorporated. The world is your corset!

I want a waist training corset - can you do this?

I specialise in tight lacing corsets and many of my clients are practiced tight lacers, meaning that they have a waist reduction of 10 inches or more. However, waist training is a strict discipline which takes time. I will not make you a tight lacing corset unless you are actively waist training. Yes, it costs a lot, but there are no short-cuts and trying to tight lace with no experience is not only dangerous, but also a false economy. You can read more about Tight Lacing and Waist Training in the Lacing Library.