Corset

Corsets and alleviating menstrual cramps The framing of a corset puts pressure on your midsection which also includes the peritoneal organs responsible for uterine contractions. This amount and kind of pressure has been known to significantly relieve menstrual cramps. Does compression help with menstrual cramps? living with Endometriosis. ZIIVAA is an orthotic device that fits […]

Pairing your corset with a button-down top, jeans, and heels is the perfect way to make this structured top work for you. You can layer this under any corset. This will look good with just about anything. What looks good with a corset? It works well over a flowy piece, such as a maxi dress, […]

Waist Cinchers and Waspies are cut small to allow for shaping so you need to order your usual dress size (but do check our sizing charts). Corsets: Corsets are made from non-stretch fabric and the laces at the back are used to tighten to the desired shape. What is better a corset or waist cincher? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Waist tape is twill tape, tailor’s tape, or other sturdy ribbon used to re-enforce the waistline of a corset. It’s not essential, but it does increase the durability of a corset by easing stress on the seams along the the highest stress point – the waist line. What does the waist tape in a corset […]

about 1904-05. The S-bend reached the height of popularity in about 1904-05. Fashion illustrations and advertisements of the period portray an impossibly forward leaning silhouette. Most women probably adopted a more modest version of the S-bend, as seen in the image above. Why was the S-bend corset popular? S-bend corsets (also called straight-front corsets or […]

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 […]

The length of the strip should be the length of the corset back you’re creating, plus about 6 in (15 cm) just in case you need a few more loops. How far apart should corset loops be? First, you need to determine how many loops you need. Typically they are spaced about 1.5 inches apart. […]

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 […]

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, […]

Grommets / Eyelets: Metal rings that strengthen the holes through which the corset lacing is threaded. Corsetry requires “two part gromments,” the main part being a shaft with a rounded flange, which, on the other side of the hole, grasps a flat washer. What are the circle things on corsets called? Grommets. The round, metal […]

Busks. Busks refers to the front closures you see on most corsets. They are considered a traditional closure and use a simple loop and stud system to keep your corset closed. We use half-inch, flexible steel busks in all of our corsets. What is the front part of a corset called? Busk: A specialty closure […]

Corsets can be found in two styles: overbust corsets and underbust corsets. Overbust corsets cover the bust, while underbust corsets start just under the bustline. With an underbust corset, you may decide to add a bra, too. Both designs typically stop at or below the hips. What’s the difference between corsets and bustiers? The clearest […]

Busks refers to the front closures you see on most corsets. They are considered a traditional closure and use a simple loop and stud system to keep your corset closed. We use half-inch, flexible steel busks in all of our corsets. Why do they put a stick down the front of a corset? To achieve […]

Modesty Panel: The modesty panel is a piece of fabric that sits underneath your lacing. This will prevent any friction burns to your skin while you are tightening your corset. The modesty panel is also sometimes called a lacing guard. What is corset lace called? Flat Shoelace These are ubiquitous – they’re easy to source, […]

Stays, sometimes called a pair of stays, were a common woman’s garment in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Rather like a corset, stays were commonly worn under a dress to support and shape a woman’s figure. They could also be worn like a bodice as outer clothing over a blouse and skirt. Whats the […]

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? […]

Lacing: Lacing refers to the cords that are used to tighten the corset and create the waist reduction you desire. Laces are typically placed at the back of a corset, but it can be at the front or both the back and front too. What are the metal things on corsets called? A Busk is […]

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 […]