Corset Story

Corsets have been used as a fashion item by both men and women for quite some time going back several centuries. The shapes formed by the various construction methods have come from a variety of backgrounds. and so have the basic types of items used. If you are trying to reproduce the shape you desire, you need to have knowledge of the materials and items you can use in today's marketplace.

Body Shaping and Corsets - The Perfect Match

The oldest created corsets are typically the ones with a moderate amount of curves or reshaping. The breasts tend to be flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this profile you have to contain the general shape and curves of a female's body.

Busks, Boning and Other Corset Facts

A great corset design depends on two main factors: a) the properties and type of boning material used. and b) the level of lacing tightening. If you want the corset to feel comfortable when you are wearing it you are only able to tighten the laces to a point, the rest of the support is delivered by the function of the boning.

Steel boning is typically coated in nylon that is typically a light color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When choosing a spring steel for your corset the thickness is of primary importance. When the right spring steel is used it is pliable but it is really hard to bend.

You are able to also find busks that open and are mainly used on the front of corsets to enable you to put on and take off your corset without calling someone in for help. The busks were created in the 1860's and began with straight busks, the elaborate and intricate spoon busk was invented a decade later. Both of these items can be found in our corset superstore.