Corset Report

Corsets have been idolized by both women and men for centuries. The types of shapes and construction techniques have changed over time. similar to the changes in materials used. If you are trying to create the figure you covet, you should have an education of the variety of items used in today's corsets.

Corsets for Shaping the Body

The ancient corsets are usually those with a moderate amount of curves or reshaping. The breast flesh tends to be greatly flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this straight silhouette you are having to "fight" the general curves and shape of a female's profile.

Corset Facts about Boning, Lacing, and Busks

A corset really depends on two rudimentary factors to be successful: a) the 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 tighten the lacing so much, the rest of the support is provided by the boning.

One of the best boning materials is nylon covered steel that delivers a pale color base and is constructed in a wide variety of thicknesses, lengths, and widths. When specifying the steel boning for the corset you choose the width is secondary to the thickness. The steel boning characteristic makes a perfect corset because it is pliable and flexible, but it is nearly impossible to bend them.

You can use busks that 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 busk fasteners were developed near 1860 and initiated with the straight busk, the more intricate spoon busk followed. Both of these items can be located in our online corset superstore.