Corset Story

Corsets have been worn by both women and men for quite some time going back several centuries. The shapes formed by the various construction methods have come from a variety of backgrounds. and so have the basic types of items used. If you are trying to create the figure you covet, you should have an education 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 feel comfortable in 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.

Steel boning is typically coated in nylon that is typically a light color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for a corset that will look like it was designed for you the width is of minor concern while your primary focus should be on the thickness. The steel boning characteristic makes a perfect corset because it is pliable and flexible, but it is nearly impossible to bend them.

You can sometimes find busk fasteners that open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to slip into and out of your corset unassisted. The first time busks were used was near 1860 and started with a straight simple busk, the complications of the spoon busk was developed around 1870. These items can be found in either our online superstore or our online auctions.