Corset Story

Corsets have been used as a fashion item by both sexes for the last several centuries. The form and construction techniques have come from a variety of backgrounds. and so have the basic types of items used. If you are trying to reproduce the best shape for you, you might be better informed if you have an understanding of the types of materials used in today's corsets.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

The corsets from earlier times tend to be ones with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts look to be flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this straight silhouette you are having to "fight" the general shape and curves of a female's body.

Corset Facts about Boning, Lacing, and Busks

A corset really depends on two rudimentary factors to be successful: 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 tighten and lace up to a point, you can rely on the boning material to deliver the remainder of the support.

One of the most popular types of boning is steel boning covered in nylon that is usually light in color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the corset you choose the width is secondary to the thickness. You can tell when you have selected the proper spring steel boning because it is really flexible but it is almost impossible to bend.

You can construct a corset with busks that open and are usually located 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 spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. Both items can be found in our online shop.