Corset Bulletin

There has always been a following for corsets by both sexes for many hundreds of years. Shapes and construction techniques have varied. and so have the materials used. For you to develop the correct shape for you, you might be better informed if you have knowledge of the items available to you today.

The Corset Body Shaping Story

The ancient corsets are usually those with the least amount of curves. The breast flesh tends to be greatly flattened and provide the appearance of a minimized breast profile. To create this silhouette you have to work against the curves and shape of of a woman's body.

All About Busks, Lacing, and Boning

A quality corset depends on two factors: a) the type and material used in the boning, and b) how snug the lacing can be tightened. In order to ensure a comfortable fit you can only tighten the lacing so much, the rest of the support is provided by the boning.

A good choice in boning material is steel covered with nylon that comes in lighter colors and is built in a wide variety of lengths, widths, and thicknesses. When you are deciding on the type of steel boning for the best corset for your body type the "thickness" is more important than the width. When the right spring steel is used it is pliable but it is really hard to bend.

You can also use busk fasteners that open and are typically used with the front of corsets to enable you to put on and take off your corset without calling someone in for help. The busks made their debut around 1860 and initiated with a very 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.