Corset Report

There has been corset worship by both sexes for many centuries. The construction methods and shapes they produce have changed due to new technology and so have the materials used. In order to reproduce the correct shapes, you may be a better consumer if you have an understanding of the assortment of materials and items you can choose from.

The Corset Body Shaping Story

The really old corsets are usually ones the a minimal amount of reshaping. Your breast shape appears to be significantly pressed down and deliver the appearance of a minimal breast silhouhette. To develop this shape you have to compress and reshape the regular curves and general shape of a woman's body.

Boning and Busks

Success depends on two things: a) the type and material used in the boning, and b) how tight you can snug up the lacing. To ensure you are comfortable while wearing your corset you can only tighten and lace up to a point, the remainder of the functionality is provided by the support delivered by the boning.

A good choice in boning material is steel covered with nylon that comes in lighter colors and is built in a wide variety of lengths, widths, and thicknesses. When you are deciding on the type of steel boning for the corset you choose the width is secondary to the thickness. When the correct thickness of spring steel is used it is pliable and flexible, but it is nearly impossible to bend them.

You can construct a corset with busks that open and are usually located 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 began with straight busks, the complications of the spoon busk was developed around 1870. These items can be found in either our online superstore or our online auctions.