Corset Story

There has been an attraction to corsets by both sexes for quite some time going back several centuries. The shapes formed by the various construction methods have been able to be modernized and so have the materials used. In order to reproduce the correct shapes, you should have knowledge of the materials and items you can use in today's marketplace.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

The oldest corsets are typically those with the least amount of shape or curves. The breasts tend to be flattened and deliver the appearance of a minimal breast silhouhette. To develop this shape you have to constrain and work against the curves and shape of of a woman's body.

Corset Fabrication With Busks and Boning

A great corset design depends on two main factors: a) the properties and type of boning material used. and b) the ability to tighten the lacing. In order for the corset to fit you comfortably you can only lace up and tighten so much, you should rely on the boning for providing the rest 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 are making a selection for the type of steel boning 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 quite flexible and it is extremely hard to bend.

There are also busk fasteners that open and are used for the front of corsets to allow you to put your corset on and off without help. 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.