Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been idolized 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 figure, you should have an understanding of the types of materials used in today's corsets.

Corsets and Body Shaping

The corsets built a long time ago have usually been the ones with moderate amounts of reshaping. The breasts look to be constrained and their appearance reshaped. To create this silhouette you have to work against the curves and shape of of a woman's body.

Busks, Boning and Corset Construction

A corset really depends on two rudimentary factors to be successful: a) the type of boning material used, and b) the ability to pull together the lacing. If you want to feel comfortable while in your corset you can only lace so tightly, it is therefore more practical to use the proper quality of "bone".

One of the best boning materials is nylon covered steel that is usually light in color and is delivered in a variety of thicknesses, widths and lengths. When looking for a particular type of spring steel for your choice in corsets the width gives way to the thickness in what is most important. You are able to judge when the correct spring steel boning is selected because it is very pliable but it is difficult 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 busk fasteners were developed near 1860 and started with the simplest busk, the more complicated spoon busk was developed a few years later. Both of these items can be found in our corset superstore.