Von Teese achieved some level of recognition in the fetish world as a tightlacer. Through the wearing of a corset for many years, she had reduced her natural waistline to 22 inches (56 cm), and can be laced down as far as 16.5 inches (42 cm).[6] A thin person already, Von Teese stands at 5 feet 2 inches (160 cm) and weighs 105 pounds (48 kg)