Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been utilized 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. For you to create the correct 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 have usually produces figures with a minimal amount of curves or shapes. The breasts appear to be pressed down and give the look of a minimized profile. To develop this profile you must work to reshape the general shape and curves of a female's body.

Corsets: Lacing, Boning and Busks

Any top quality corset design relys on two fundatmental factors: a) the type of 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, 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 delivered in a variety of thicknesses, widths and lengths. When you select a spring steel for the corset you choose the width is secondary to the thickness. When the correct thickness of spring steel is used it is really flexible but it is almost impossible to bend.

Busk fasteners are also used, they open and are located on the front of corsets to allow you the freedom to get into your corset without requesting help from anyone. The busks were created in the 1860's and began with straight busks, the elaborate and intricate spoon busk was invented a decade later. Both items can be found in our online shop.