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Meet woman who holds Guinness World Record for tiniest waist, she is...

The Guinness World Record for the smallest tight-laced waist was set in 1999 by 62-year-old Cathie Jung. With a 15-inch corseted waist and 21 inches without the corset, she is still the title holder at the age of 88.

Muskaan Gupta | Jul 25, 2025, 11:49 AM IST

1.Waist training journey

Waist training journey
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Cathie started corset training at the age of 18, and by the time she was in her 30s, she had lost 26 inches from her waist naturally over the course of years no surgery, just commitment and self-control.

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2.Victorian passion

Victorian passion
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Cathie, who had a strong passion for Victorian-era fashion and no diet or exercise involved, made history by wearing a corset for 23 hours every day.

3.Victorian elegance

Victorian elegance
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The key to Victorian style, according to Cathie Jung, is wearing the proper knickers. Her smaller corsets developed organically over time, not to set records.

4.No health issues

No health issues
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Cathie is still active and in good health despite having a 15-inch waist. Since her gradual waist training had no effect on her mobility, she enjoys driving, fishing, and housework.

5.Safe pregnancy

Safe pregnancy
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Waist training, according to Cathie, is "the reverse of pregnancy," as it only slightly alters organs. Her husband, an orthopaedic surgeon, has responsibly guided her journey all over.

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