Corset Bulletin

Corsets have been used as a fashion item by both women and men for quite some time going back several centuries. The shapes formed by the various construction methods 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.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

The oldest created corsets are typically the ones with a moderate amount of curves or reshaping. The breasts tend to be flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this profile you have to contain the general shape and curves of a female's body.

Busks, Boning and Other Corset Facts

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 should only tighten and lace up so much, you can rely on the boning material to deliver the remainder of the support.

A good choice in boning material is steel covered with nylon that is typically a light color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the corset you choose the "thickness" is more important than the width. Spring steel, when it is of the proper thickness it is somewhat flexible but is quite 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 in the 1870's. Any of these corsets can be found in our corset superstore.