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Ladies' Stays

Classic 18th Century Undergarment

Laces in the Front and Back

Five Standard Sizes

We make these in five standard sizes (notes on sizing below). These half boned stays lace in both the front and the back for increased flexibility in fitting. Comes with darning needle for lacing. Made with long lasting cotton canvas. If you are uncertain about your sizing please give your bust and waist measurements in the comment section in the cart and we will do our best to pick the right size for you. Available in plain off-white canvas only. These stays work nicely with our ladies' gown.

A note on sizing:

When choosing a size you want the stays to be able to cinch at least 1" but you don't want more than a 6" difference between your measurement and the fully closed measurement of the stays. For instance if you Bust is 40" and your Waist is 34" we would recommend selecting a size Large.

Below is a list of what the different sizes measure when they are fully laced.

Small Bust 28 Waist 24

Medium Bust 32 Waist 28

Large Bust 36 Waist 32

X Large Bust 40 Waist 36

XX Large Bust 44 Waist 40

To ensure you obtain proper measurements, please consult our measurement guide.

Made in USA

Item # ST-265

This Item is often in stock.
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Please allow 1-4 weeks if item needs to be made.

Customer Reviews

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Exceptional quality and service

These are by far the most comfortable stays I have ever worn. I needed a new set of stays in a rush for an event in which I was participating. I contacted Townsends with my measurements and they recommended a size for me. They were able to get them shipped out to me several states away well in advance of my event. Excellent and communicative customer service. I have a set of stays from another retailer and they've always been too long for my torso, digging uncomfortably into my hips. I have an average-to-short torso and typically wear a 14/16 in dresses/pants; the 2XL fits very well with just about an inch to spare in the front and back lacings. Comfortable to wear and work in for multiple hours of living history interpretation. Very pleased with my purchase!

So pleased!

I’m exceedingly happy with my stays (and will probably end up buying another -ahem- larger pair). I’d agonized, for months, over where to get a set of stays. And finally settled on these from Townsend’s, because they were front/back lacing, with no shoulders – and also, the least expensive I found.

I’ve been wearing these most days of the week, now, for over a year. They are super comfortable, and show virtually no sign of wear. (You could *almost* talk me into wearing them for 21st century life. Ha! ;-)