Corset Account

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 changing and so have the materials and types of items used. In order to create the best shape for you, you might be better informed if you have an understanding of the materials available to you on today’s market.

The Corset Body Shaping Story

The oldest corsets are typically those with minimal amounts of reshaping. The breast flesh appears to be significantly pressed down and provide the appearance of a minimized breast profile. To create this shape you have to compress and reshape the regular curves and general shape of a woman's body.

Boning and Busks

A quality corset depends on two factors: a) the type and material used in the boning, and b) the tightening level allowed by the lacing. To ensure you are comfortable while wearing your corset you can only tighten and lace up to a point, the remainder of the functionality is provided by the support delivered by the boning.

Steel boning is typically coated 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 your choice in corsets the thickness is what should be checked out. 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 also use busk fasteners that open and are typically used with the front of corsets to allow you to dress yourself in the corset without assistance. These did not appear until around 1860 and began with the straight busk, the spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. Both items can be found in our online shop.