Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been attractive to both women and men for many centuries. The types of shapes and construction techniques have changed over time. similar to the updating of the items and materials used. If you are trying to develop the desirable shape for you, you need to have an education of the materials and items you can choose from.

Body Shaping Corsets

The older corsets tend to be ones with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts tend to be flattened and their shape diminished. To attain this straight silhouette 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 tightening level allowed by the lacing. To ensure you are comfortable while wearing your corset you should only tighten and lace up so much, you can rely on the boning material to deliver the remainder of the support.

A good choice in boning material is steel covered with nylon that comes in lighter colors and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the corset you choose the thickness, and not the width, should be of primary importance. 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 construct a corset with busks that open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to slip into and out of your corset unassisted. The busks were created in the 1860's and initiated with a very simple busk, the more complicated spoon busk was developed in the 1870's. Any of these corsets can be found in our corset superstore.