Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been idolized by both men and women for centuries. The types of shapes and construction techniques have been on a continual pattern of change and so have the components that are used. In order to create the correct figure, you should have an understanding of the types of materials used in today's corsets.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

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 profile you have to contain the general shape and curves of a female's body.

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 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.

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, and not the width, should be of primary importance. 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 sometimes find busk fasteners that open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to get into and out of your corset without help. These did not appear until around 1860 and began with the straight busk, the modern spoon busk was developed approximately ten years later. These corsets call all be found in our online corset superstore.