Author : Tracy Lopez

Will A Corset Set Off A Metal Detector?

There is no rule or law preventing you from wearing your corset when going through the airport security system. For goodness sake, some people wear their corsets because they require to for back support/posture reasons! What will set off a metal detector? Airport metal detectors are quite sensitive to metals, this includes metal implants that […]

Can I Wear A Corset With A Binder?

There are some advantages to wearing a binder with a corset, however, including some elimination of muffin-top in the back – and since my Tri-top binder extends down to almost the navel, I find that it also acts as a semi-liner underneath my corset as well. What should you not do while wearing a binder? […]

Why Do They Put A Stick In Corset?

The purpose of the boning in a corset varies slightly from era to era. Generally, the cinching/shaping properties of corsetry puts strain onto the fabric from which the corset is made. The boning supports the desired shape and prevents wrinkling of the corset fabric. What are the rods in a corset called? Bones are long, […]

What Is A Corset Modesty Panel?

A modesty panel, as the name implies, is an extra piece of fabric that spans this open gap beneath the corset laces, providing the wearer with added coverage, ostensibly for modesty, although many women also enjoy added comfort when grommets and laces are no longer in direct contact with their skin. What is the purpose […]

Should I Wear A Corset To Prom?

A corset outfit has to be comfortable; otherwise, it will restrict blood circulation, make you have trouble breathing, and make you feel dizzy. The sexy red sequin prom dresses fit right according to the event. The color, sequin, and corset make a perfect look for a prom party. Are prom dresses supposed to be tight? […]

What Is A Seven Fold Tie?

A cut or two above any standard necktie, a seven-fold tie wears its breeding on the inside. The “seven” refers to the number of times the rich fabric (we only use 100% silk) is folded into itself, origami-style, to form the shape of the tie without adding in a lining. Are seven fold ties better? […]

What Ring Size Is A 50 Cartier?

CHOOSING THE SIZE OF A TRINITY RING So, if your usual size is 50 we suggest you select a size 49. What size is Cartier 50? Description. Cartier Love ring in 18K yellow gold. Ring size 50 US 5.25. Width: 5.5mm. How big is a 50 ring size? Measurement Type Diameter Circumference European 15.3 MM […]

What Is A Stomacher In A Corset?

A stomacher is a decorated triangular panel that fills in the front opening of a woman’s gown or bodice. The stomacher may be boned, as part of a corset, or may cover the triangular front of a corset. What is the purpose of a stomacher? Paddle Blenders, also known by the common brand name Stomachers, […]

Who Invented The S-Bend Corset?

Inès Gaches-Sarraute. Apparently, they were invented in the 1890s by Inès Gaches-Sarraute (a medical doctor) as a healthier alternative to regular v-shaped corsets (that is, corsets designed to give women the desirable v shape at the waist), the idea being that it didn’t put so much pressure on the abdomen. When was the S-bend corset […]

What Is A Rib Spring Corset?

Rib spring – the difference between your ribcage circumference and your waist circumference. e.g. my ribcage is 31 inches and my natural waist is 28 inches. My natural rib spring is 3 inches. If I wear a size 24″ corset, my waist is then 24 inches and my corseted rib spring becomes 7 inches. What […]

What Are Those Corset Tops Called?

Bodice: This corset ends around your waist and provides back and shoulder coverage. Longline: With a length extending to the hips, longline underbust corsets are the perfect choice for long torsos. What is a corset shirt called? Cinchers. While bustiers and corsets are the most popular and known historical undergarments, there is a third garment […]

What’S A Basque Corset?

A basque is an item of women’s clothing. The term, of French origin, originally referred to types of bodice or jacket with long tails, and in later usage a long corset, characterized by a close, contoured fit and extending past the waistline over the hips. Is a basque the same as a corset? A corset […]