Corset Lowdown

Corsets have been attractive to both women and men 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 figure you desire, you need to have an education of the materials and items you can choose from.

Body Shaping Corsets

The corsets from earlier times have usually been those with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts look to be constrained and their shape diminished. To attain this straight silhouette you are having to "fight" the natural curves of most women’s bodies.

Corset Facts about Boning, Lacing, and Busks

A corset really depends on two rudimentary factors to be successful: 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 can only tighten and lace up to a point, 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 width is secondary to the thickness. 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 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 spoon busk appeared shortly afterward in about 1870. Both items can be found in our online shop.