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Can you show us your dress?  The style of the corset depends on the dress.

Also, keep in mind that to get the sort of cinching and support that most people imagine when they think of corsets, you're going to have to shell out at least $200.

I would ABSOLUTELY go the custom route on your corset.  Very few pre-fab ones will ever fit you correctly.

If you're willing to shell out a decent amount of money, then definitely go the custom route. A corset that doesn't fit properly will cause bunching in strange places, and no bride dreams of that!

However, depending on the fabric and silhouette of your dress, you may find that having a corset under it causes it to shift around or slip down. If at all possible, try on your dress with a longline bra or a similar undergarment (some stores will have these available to try) and move around a bunch so you'll be able to see if your dress will stay put or if you'll need to readjust it every two seconds.

If a) you're not willing to invest the $$ in a good quality corset and/or b) the corset will cause the dress to shift around more than you'd like, then I'd give Spanx or a similar type of shapewear a try instead.