# Adjusting the corset bodice on a wedding dress > The corset bodice sets the hold and the silhouette — lacing, boning and layers all have to sit right. We adjust it so the dress holds without digging in. Bodice on request, usually in one to two working days, at all our workshops. - Source: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/korsage-anpassen-brautkleid - Language: en-GB - Updated: 2026-09-11 - Business: wiederjut — tailoring and alterations since 2003, workshops in Tangermünde, Bernau bei Berlin, Berlin and Strausberg. - Full site text: https://wiederjut.com/llms-full.txt ## In short - Bodice on request — lacing, boning and layers priced individually - Straps from €15, zip from €25 - Usually one to two working days - Support without pressure — silhouette and comfort - Workshops in Berlin, Brandenburg and the Altmark ## Prepare the corset bodice for the fitting So the hold and fit are right on the first go. 1. **Wear the right underwear** — Wear the bra or bustier you'll have under the dress — it noticeably changes how the bodice sits. 2. **Put on the wedding shoes** — Shoes change your posture and the length, and with it how the bodice sits. 3. **Bring someone to lace it** — The bodice is laced — a second person helps you in and out and with tightening. 4. **Mark what digs in or gapes** — Tell us exactly where it pulls, digs in or gapes — that's where we work. 5. **Come by appointment** — For bridal by appointment — we take time to pin the bodice calmly. ## What the corset bodice does The corset bodice (often just called the corset) gives a wedding dress its hold: lacing and built-in boning shape the waist, support the bust and carry the weight of the skirt and train. When it sits right, the dress holds all day — strapless and dancing included. When it sits badly, the dress slips, creases or digs in. This is where an adjustment pays off most. ## What we adjust on the bodice The most common work on a corset bodice. - Lacing tighter or looser — for hold without pressure. - Adding or repositioning boning so nothing rolls or gapes. - Adjusting bust and waist to your measurements. - Aligning layers and lining cleanly. - Combining zip and lacing where both are present. - Securing a strapless fit so nothing slips. ## Lacing, boning and hold The lacing at the back makes the bodice adjustable over several centimetres — ideal if your measurements still change slightly before the day. The boning stops the bodice rolling or creasing and provides the hold. Under the lacing there's usually a modesty panel covering the skin. We balance lacing, boning and layers so the bodice supports without cutting in. ## Costs and turnaround All prices include 19% VAT. Final price once we've seen the dress. Usually one to two working days. - **Adjusting the bodice:** On request. Lacing, boning and layers are priced individually. - **Bust / waist:** On request. Depends on fabric, layers and work. - **Zip replacement:** From €25 - **Strap adjustment:** From €15 ## Strapless and heavy fabric Strapless dresses live and die by the bodice — it alone holds the top up. Heavy skirts, long trains and multi-layered tulle pull down as well. We reinforce the boning and seams where needed so nothing slips. But we'll also say openly when a very heavy skirt is too much for a delicate bodice — better an honest solution than a dress that won't last the day. ## Frequently asked questions about the corset bodice ### What does adjusting the bodice cost? On request — lacing, boning and layers differ from dress to dress. We give you the firm price after the fitting. ### Can the bodice be taken in? Yes. The lacing already makes it adjustable; beyond that we take in bust and waist permanently so the fit is right. ### Will a strapless dress hold securely? With a properly adjusted bodice, yes. We reinforce boning and seams so the top stays put, dancing included. ### What is the boning? The stiffening in the bodice — slim stays in the seams that stop it rolling or creasing and provide the hold. ### How long does it take? Usually one to two working days. Elaborate bodices with many layers can take longer — we tell you at the fitting. ### Do I need an appointment? For bridal, please book an appointment — that way we can pin the bodice calmly. Appointments at all our workshops. ## More guides - Wedding dress alterations — in 1–2 working days: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/brautkleid-aenderung-zeitplan - Fitting a wedding dress: what actually matters: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/brautkleid-passform-tipps - Wedding dress alterations: cost, fittings & timeline: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/brautkleid-aendern-kosten-zeitplan ## Contact & workshops - wiederjut Tangermünde: Lange Str. 62, 39590 Tangermünde, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/tangermuende-elbemarkt-lange-62 - wiederjut Bernau: Berliner Straße 52, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/bernau-berliner-strasse-52 - wiederjut Berlin Baumschulenstraße: Baumschulenstraße 36, 12437 Berlin, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/en/standort/berlin-baumschulenstrasse-36 - wiederjut Strausberg: Große Straße 63, 15344 Strausberg, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/strausberg-grosse-strasse-63 - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/4915233958491 - Appointment: Not needed for most alterations. For wedding dresses, please call ahead. - Languages: We advise in German and English. - Payment methods: Cash, debit card - All locations: https://wiederjut.com/en/standort