Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been utilized by both men and women for centuries. The types of shapes and construction techniques have changed over time. and so have the components that are used. For you to create the shape you covet, you need to have an education of the materials and items you can choose from.

Corsets and Body Shaping

The corsets from earlier times have usually been those with minimal amounts of reshaping. The breasts look to be constrained and their appearance reshaped. To develop this profile you must work to reshape the iherent shape and curves of a lady's body.

Corsets: Lacing, Boning and Busks

Any top quality corset design relys on two fundatmental factors: a) the type of material used in the boning, 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.

One of the most popular types of boning is steel boning covered in nylon that is usually light in color 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.

Busk fasteners are also used, they 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 began with straight busks, the spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. Both items can be found in our online shop.