Corset Background

Corsets have been idolized by both women and men for centuries. Shapes and construction techniques have varied. and so have the materials used. In order to create the correct figure, you should have an understanding of the types of materials used in today's corsets.

The Corset Body Shaping Story

The corsets built a long time ago have usually been the ones with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts look to be constrained and their shape changed to represent a minimized silouhette. To create this silhouette you have to work against the general curves and shape of a female's profile.

Boning, Busks and Other Corset Techniques

A fabulous corset depends on two primary factors: a) the strength and other factors of the boning material, and b) the amount of tightening allowed by the lacing design. If you want to feel comfortable while in your corset you are able to lace and tighten up to a point, it is therefore more practical to use the proper quality of "bone".

A fine choice in boning is the use of spring steel cased in nylon that is usually light in color and is delivered in a variety of thicknesses, widths and lengths. When looking for a particular type of spring steel for your choice in corsets the width gives way to the thickness in what is most important. You are able to judge when the correct spring steel boning is selected because it is very pliable but it is difficult to bend.

You can use busks that open and are located on the front of corsets to allow you the freedom to get into your corset without requesting help from anyone. The busk fasteners were developed near 1860 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.