Corset History

Corsets have been used as a fashion item by both sexes for the last several centuries. The shaping forms and construction techniques have been changing and so have the materials and types of items used. In order to develop the best shape for you, you might be better informed if you have an understanding of the materials and items you can use in today's marketplace.

Ultimate Body Shaping With Corsets

The older corsets tend to be ones with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts tend to be flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this straight silhouette you have to reshape the general curves and shape of a female's profile.

Corset Facts about Boning, Lacing, and Busks

A great corset design depends on two main factors: a) the properties and type of boning material used. and b) the tightening level allowed by the lacing. To ensure you are comfortable while wearing your corset you can only lace so tightly, it is therefore more practical to use the proper quality of "bone".

A good choice in boning material is steel covered with nylon that comes in lighter colors and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the corset you choose the width gives way to the thickness in what is most important. You are able to judge when the correct spring steel boning is selected because it is very pliable but it is difficult to bend.

You can construct a corset with busks that open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to slip into and out of your corset unassisted. The busks were created in the 1860's and began with straight busks, the more complicated spoon busk was developed a few years later. Both of these items can be found in our corset superstore.