Corsets and bustiers are the darings women’s lingerie. They are very similar in style, as both are boned and fitted on the torso. They have a very slimming effect on your figure. The major difference between a corset and a bustier is that bustier often have built in cups for support whereas corstes do not.

Corsets and bustiers do not size the way clothes do, they size like a bra. You usually have a round the back measurement and a cup measurement, just like a bra but you are recommended to give yourself one size more around the back allowing for “extra movement”. The size noted for our corsets and bustiers is the band size, so if you where a 40DD, your bustier or corset size would be 40. If you want some extra room, you would order a 42. We also have many corsets and bustiers that are made of stretch satin or lace. These provide extra room without having to go up a size. They are also very comfortable.

Corsets and bustiers are often fitted with hook and eye catches that run up the back of the garment or sometimes they are laced up. They are often made to sit just above the bust to below the hips so that you can easily attach garters and stockings to them.

In Victorian times corsets were all the rage. They were worn by all women but not in the sense that they are today. In those days you did not leave without looking your best. Your best being your slimmest. Corsets held in every extra pound that you had.

Today, you can choose to wear a corset under a suit or clothing for that extra sensual feel or to provide extra lift. Corsets and bustiers are especially helpful as bridal lingerie under the dress, as they provide the slimming effect and lift that you want for that special occasion. You can also wear this lingerie for a special rendez vous with someone special.

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