Corset Chronicle

Corsets have been used as a fashion item by both men and women for the last several centuries. The form and construction techniques have been on a continual pattern of change and so have the basic types of items used. If you are trying to reproduce the shape you covet, you should have an education of the types of items available in today's marketplace.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

The corsets from earlier times have usually been those with a minimal amount of curves or shapes. The breasts appear to be contained and give the look of a minimized profile. To develop this profile you have to contain the general shape and curves of a female's body.

Corsets: Lacing, Boning 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.

Steel boning is typically coated in nylon that is typically a light color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the best corset for you 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 flexible and pliable, but it is very hard to bend it.

You can sometimes find busk fasteners that open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to slip into and out of your corset unassisted. The busks were created in the 1860's and began with the straight busk, the spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. Both items can be found in our online shop.