Corset History

Corsets have been worn by both sexes for many centuries. The construction methods and shapes they produce have changed due to new technology and so have the components and materials used. If you are trying to create the figure you covet, you may be a better consumer if you have an understanding of the assortment of materials and items you can choose from.

Body Shaping and Corsets

The first corsets have usually produces figures the a minimal amount of reshaping. Your breast shape appears to be in compression and the subsequent reshaping of the breast mass gives a minimized appearance. To attain this profile you have to contain the regular curves and general shape of a woman's body.

Boning and Busks

Success depends on two things: a) strength of boning used, and b) how much you can tighten the lacing. To feel comfortable in your corset you should only tighten and lace up so much, the boning provides the remainder of the support.

Spring steel boning is nylon-coated steel that is white in color and comes in different widths, thickness and length. When selecting the spring steel boning for the best corset for you the thickness, and not the width, should be of primary importance. You are sure when you purchase a corset with the best steel boning because it is flexible and pliable, but it is very hard to bend it.

You are able to also find busks that open and are mainly used on the front of corsets to enable you to get into and out of your corset without help. These did not appear until around 1860 and began with the straight busk, the spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. All of these items can be found in our online corset store.