Corset Account

Corsets have been attractive to both women and men for many centuries. Shapes and construction techniques have varied. and so have the materials used. If you are trying to develop the desirable shape for you, you may be a better consumer if you have an understanding of the materials and items you can choose from.

The Corset Body Shaping Story

The really old corsets are usually ones with minimal amounts of reshaping. The breast flesh appears to be significantly pressed down and deliver the appearance of a minimal breast silhouhette. To develop this profile you must work to reshape the iherent shape and curves of a lady's body.

Boning and Busks

A fabulous corset depends on two primary factors: a) the strength and other factors of the boning material, 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 fine choice in boning is the use of spring steel cased in nylon that typically is rendered in a lighter color pallette and comes in a group of thicknesses, widths, and lengths. When you are making a selection for the type of steel boning for the best corset for your body type the width takes precedence over thickness. You know when you have selected a corset with the correct steel boning because it is clearly flexible but is is extremely difficult to bend.

Busk front closures are sometimes used, they open and are typically used with the front of corsets to allow you to dress yourself in the corset without assistance. The first appearance of a busk on a corset was near 1860 and initiated with the straight busk, the elaborate and intricate spoon busk was invented a decade later. The entire collection of thse corsets can be found in our online auctions or superstore.