It is kind-of strange how even when the corset isn't tight at all, it still provides such a dramatic change to my shape. This is tightened just enough to be snug with barely any squeeze.
27.5" (the tape is saggy on the sides and not level so I'm rounding it down to a half inch, it may even be 27")
26.5":
It feels comfy!!! Like a hug :D