Corset

Worn until the early 20th century, it was eventually replaced by girdles, and then more or less by diet, exercise and plastic surgery. During the punk movement, the garments re-emerged “as part of an appropriation of scandalous aspects of clothing history,” Dr. When did corsets come back? After the French Revolution the corset went out […]

Originating in the early 18th century, corsets are traditionally meant to shape the torso into an hourglass shape while also sculpting the breast area. Today, many of the corset tops attain small design notions of traditional corsetry but are undoubtedly more comfortable and casual than the original iterations. What is the purpose of a corset […]

Some parts of the corset can actually benefit from a bit of bias, most notably the bust and the sometimes the hip. When a corset is on the body, the greatest pressure with be front-to-back, strongest at the waist (where the reduction occurs) and weakest at the very top and bottom. How do you finish […]

COUTIL. Since corsets are specialized garments, they require specialized materials and that includes fabrics. Coutil is a tightly woven fabric made specifically for corsets. What is the extra piece that came with my corset? Modesty Panel: An extra piece of fabric that sits behind the laces. A modesty panel serves several purposes, but is most […]

stomacher. 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 a stomacher brooch? A stomacher is worn on the centre panel of the bodice […]

A waist cincher (sometimes referred to as a waspie) is a belt worn around the waist to make the wearer’s waist physically smaller, or to create the illusion of being smaller. What are stomach corsets called? Waist trainers are tight-fitting corsets worn for specific periods of time to purportedly reshape your midsection by force. And […]

What are the different styles of corsets? Underbust Corset. Aptly named, this corset starts right below your breasts and can be worn two ways. Overbust Corset. The overbust style corset has a length that starts under your arms and ends just above your hips. Mid-Bust Corset. Corselette. Cincher. Waspie. Edwardian Corset. Victorian Corset. What are […]

They provide more control and shape for your body and are ideal for waist training, tight lacing and helping ease back pain. Corsets made with steel boning are more comfortable and can withhold its shape when worn for long periods of time. How do you get a comfortable corset? If you’re buying for yourself, measure […]

BUSK (Split / Two part) Made out of flat/spring steel they are rigid and provide the corset with vertical stiffening on the center front. What are the hard things in a corset? Bones do not create shape, but support it. Most bones are either “flats,” flat pieces of spring steel, or “spirals,” which resemble a […]

Season Your Corset You don’t want your corset to feel stiff and cause discomfort on your big day, so take the time to break it in before the big day. Seasoning a corset allows it to conform to your curves, offering optimal support and compression by the time those wedding bells ring. How can I […]

When you’re wearing the belt over heavier items, such as a blazer or coat, don’t cinch it too tightly. You still want the corset to be comfortable, so loosen it slightly if necessary. Is a corset supposed to be tight? So just how tight should a corset be? It should be “snug” without any type […]

Corsets were worn, as both under and outer garments, to flatten the stomach and emphasize the fullness of the skirts and chest. In instances where corsets were worn as outer garments, decorative “stomachers” were worn over the laces on the front. What did corsets do to women’s bodies? One of the most well-known historical attempts […]

To achieve and enhance the separation of the bust, the “busk” was used. The busk was essentially a large rigid “Popsicle stick” shaped bone inserted into a casing down the center front of the corset. These busks were made from either wood, ivory, bone, or baleen and were often elaborately carved and given as gifts. […]

Most corsets have boning to help support the cups. They also have a closure that you can adjust to make it as tight as you like. Corsets function as a bra and as shapewear creating a beautiful hourglass shape. We recommend wearing a corset with a fitted gown that does not have a seam at […]

Overbust corsets shape more than just your waist since they cover you from under the arms down and right down to your hips. There’s also an awesome amount of breast and back support, and for the fashionable ladies out there, these styles come with an array of beautiful necklines to suit your entire wardrobe. Is […]

Flat tubular continous lacing made of 100% cotton and woven in a flat tube which provides maximum strength. It can easily be dyed to match the colour of your corset. Continuous lacing is a good option to lace your corset with as you only need one length, not two. What is corset string made from? […]

Size Chart 1 inch = 2.54 cm For Guidance Only Corsets Size Your Natural Measurements (inches) USA 26″ Bust: 36-37 inch 6-8 28″ Bust: 38-39 inch 8-10 30″ Bust: 40-41 inch 10-12 Would a size 28 corset fit a 24 inch waist? A person whose natural waist size is 28 inches could order a corset […]

Two part Hook and Eye closures that are used to fasten the top and bottom of a corset above and below the length of the busk. These corset hooks are strong and easy to sew in, much larger and more robust than the average hook and eye. What are the clips on a corset called? […]

Almost any wedding dress can be converted from a zipper back to a corset back. The hardest part is matching fabric. Can you change the back of a wedding dress? Altering the back No matter the style of your wedding dress it is usually possible to alter the back. You may want it open when […]

Depending on what needs to be done, you may expect to spend anywhere from $50 to $1,000 on alterations. The entire process may be done in two to three fittings, the first of which lasts up to an hour. Can you add a corset to a wedding dress? But, corset wedding dresses can be worn […]