Q&A for How to Put on a Corset

Yes. Just be sure to wear a size that will still allow you to breathe well.

Technically, anyone can wear a corset; however, a young girl shouldn't need to waist train - her body will become more curvy with age, and changing the shape now could harm her later. If it's only to be worn for a few hours at a time (i.e. historical recreation), there shouldn't be any harm in it. It's okay to wear them, but lacing tight and changing the shape daily will change the body's shape without the natural change it requires.

They vary, depending on your own size. Your corset should fit you well and allow you to breathe.

This will depend on the style and shape of your corset. Tie it normally, and if there is extra string, loosely tie is around the middle.

Always loosen the laces of your corset first! Start by untying the bow/knot and slowly loosen the laces, starting with the x's closest to the lace loops. You don't want to try to open the busk until there is very little pressure on it, so keep loosening the laces until your corset is loose enough to easily open the busk! Opening the busk while there is still tension on it can damage the corset and the busk, which is no fun for anyone. From there you can take off your corset, fix the laces so that the x's are all even, and hang your corset outside-fabric facing in on a hanger from the laces!

Check online for a store specializing in corsets, as they would probably have liners/things that could function as liners. For example, some stores sell bamboo corset liners. Search for corset vendors online.