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The corset has always had a dark edge in popular culture. It could be the gothic heroine facing a monster in the shadows or the decadent burlesque star performing on a dimly lit stage. It’s dangerous, feminine and sensual. There is something about the corset that matches with the tone and atmosphere of a very grown-up Halloween.

For vintage lovers, Halloween is also a time to let their corset outside of their lingerie drawer. This is a night when underwear becomes outerwear and you can show off your favorite vintage-inspired finds while turning heads for the right reasons.

If you feel like getting laced in as you dress up this Halloween there are plenty of options to explore. From steampunk to supervillains we have corset inspiration to suit your style this spooky season.

Check out 5 of our favorite corsets and corset outfits for Halloween below.

The Steampunk

This Victoriana inspired corset is perfect for women who want to add some historical drama to their Halloween outfit. Created in black brocade with leather and industrial brass detailing it makes the perfect centerpiece for a Steampunk costume or a military inspired outfit. Steel boning ensures you achieve a distinctive hourglass shape. Team it with a leather skirt, frothy white shirt and long black boots for a Halloween look with serious impact.

The Sci-Fi Goddess

Unlock your inner sci-fi goddess with this cool as ice, blue and black corset. This outfit set comes complete with bolero, skirt, and belt meaning you have your Halloween look set in just a couple of clicks. This sexy Halloween look will show off your curves while letting you indulge your inner geek. Wear it for Halloween, Cosplay and just because.

The Supervillain

Villains always have more fun and this Joker inspired green corset will certainly have you smiling this Halloween. This set includes a purple bolero and skirt, meaning all you need to add is menacing make-up and your spookiest grin. This beautiful corset is gorgeous enough to wear long after the scares have stopped and its steel boning and lace-up back will provide you with a perfectly proportioned figure.

The Prisoner

This striped underbust corset will add an immediate shot of glamour to any Halloween outfit. The black and white stripes make it a great addition to your escaped prisoner look but it also looks perfect as a pirate or sailor costume. Use your imagination and have fun with this versatile corset. Cotton twill makes this design breathable and comfortable.

Gothic Princess

Sometimes black is the only way to go at Halloween and this amazing full hips corset is the perfect base for your witch, cat or dark angel costume. The over-waist design provides an emphasized hourglass shape that is more defined than a traditional corset by creating volume around the hips. The sweeping neckline and duchess satin fabric add even more decadence to this stunning corset.

Who will you be this Halloween? Discover your perfect look at True Corset.

XXX Paulina

Shirts are set to big one of the hottest women's fashion trends of 2016. The catwalks from Milan to Paris, London to New York all recognised the versatility of the classic white shirt.

At Anthony Vaccarello the reinvented white shirt revealed a seductive glimpse of flesh and a tie waist, it was worn with stonewashed boyfriend jeans and plenty of attitude.

Amanda Wakeley opted for a more laissez-faire effect with a slouchy cross-over shirt complete with trailing hemlines. Worn with loose suit trousers, this look added a fluid femininity to a masculine source of inspiration.

At Fendi the shirt featured ¾ length puff sleeves and a princess neckline. Tucked into high-waisted mocha coloured hareem pants, this look gave a cheeky nod to the power dressing of the 80s but benefitted from a beautiful lack of structure and rigidity.

Vera Wang showcased her oversized white shirts by wearing them with just the first couple of buttons fastened, and teaming them with high-waisted black hot pants and peep toe platform ankle boots in black stretch fabric. There was a touch of Mia Wallis to the blunt fringes and poker-straight black locks of the models, and I imagine that the infamous dance scene from Pulp Fiction featured on the mood board for this design.

Jenny Packham opted for a tie front white blouse, teamed with a vast dense black maxi skirt. Phillip Lim favoured high necklines and ruffles in his Victoriana themed interpretation of the white shirt.

Another huge fashion for spring/summer 2016 is wearing underwear as outerwear. Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Pucci, Calvin Klein, Céline and Givenchy all chose to send their models up the runways in lingerie inspired daywear.

A great way to embrace the white shirt craze but make it entirely your own is to wear a white shirt with an underbust corset. Of course, by doing this you are also totting up extra style point by expressing the current trend for underwear as outerwear.

Long Skulls & Roses Steel Boned Corset Cincher - True Corset

The great thing about this look is that it is unspeakably hot right now, yet the underbust corset isn't limited to this look. Of course it will more than hold its own in the bedroom, worn alone with a thong and stockings or teamed with a bra.

Red Net Mesh Cincher Corset - True Corset

It can also be worn over a delicate camisole, or gossamer vest top or even to add intrigue to a fitted dress. The white shirt can also be reinvented in other ways. Worn with jeans or a mini skirt, tied at the waist over a corset dress. Thrown over a full corset if you are feeling a little exposed. The white shirt can also be the perfect bridge from work to party. It can look demure in the office when worn buttoned up to the neck and concealing your corset, wear with a pencil skirt for a smart chic look. Then all you need to do is remove your shirt, let your hair down, add a pop of colour to your lips and you are ready to party. Cotton shirts are perfect for this as they can fold up small and fit into a decent-sized handbag. The possibilities are endless.

Curvy Gored Corset & Black Button Boots - True Corset

Final Countdown to Romance

The final day of fun, creative and versatile looks for Valentine’s Day. The most important is to find what will work best for you and what expresses your true personality.  I am finishing this holiday in my personal favorite Valentine’s Day corset, this darling ruby red corset with black ribbon detail.

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Ruby Red Ribbon Corset

Have a beautiful Valentine's day and happy lacing.

Pillow Fort Movie Night

A fun adventure for Valentine’s Day; the pillow fort. Build with what you can, pick a movie, your favorite snack, and a little something to set the mood. This brings the sweet memories of make believe and adds an adult twist. I paired this sweet pink gingham corset with a white petticoat and thigh-highs.

*Hint: When planning a romantic evening try and keep perspective on your environment. A small enclosed pillow fort may not be conducive to wearing heels. Planning well for a few moments can help create an unforgettable evening.

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Classic Black Leather

Adding some fun and softness to your look can often mean you explore different textures and genres to create something all your own. I paired a black leather corset with a red tutu and floral tights for a new twist on a classic staple to any wardrobe.

*Hint: Leather items do not breathe. A light dust of baby power can assist with comfort, if you will be in a place that might get warm like a concert venue.

Textures & Colors to make a fun night.

Creating your own statement with your look can be both fun and challenging. I paired the beautiful pattern of this black and silver corset with the fun bright pink of the tutu, thus creating a look that is both eye-catching and whimsical. You can dress up or down this type of look and use it for a myriad of situations. As long as you feel sexy and confident, then it is the right look for you.

*Hint: Please always check in a mirror when wearing tulle. Tulle in a single layer is see-through. Layered, it can become opaque quickly. Always check in a mirror to ensure that you are not showing more than you intended.

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Skulls and Roses

An unexpected surprise for your sweetie is to don something a bit fun and flirty as a surprise. This Rose and Skull corset is a good balance of sweet and spicy paired with red fishnets and black heels.

*Hint: Make sure that you put your full fishnet tights on prior to lacing-up your corset. It’s very difficult to tuck the top of your tights in if you wait until after.

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-Daisy

Cocktails with Friends

An evening out is the recipe for great conversation and laughs. It starts with having a great look that makes you feel your best. No matter what type of bar or pub you choose for the evening, you can dress up or down your corset to match. You want an aura of mystery and fun that corsets can offer. This red and black brocade corded corset is paired with black skinny jeans, a versatile black bolero jacket and sequined heels.

*Hint: Check before you go out that your lower body can move freely sitting and standing. If you are going to be in an establishment where you might be sitting, ensure your clothes don’t gap when you sit and that you can actually sit down. I recommend keeping the laces on the lower half of your corset a bit looser to ensure movement and a little flexibility. You don’t always need to tight-lace to look beautiful.

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Red and Black Corset
Black Sparkly Shoes
Black Bolero

- Daisy

The Pool Hall

A night out with your friends at the Pool Hall is often the start of the best stories and the foundation of many adventures. Working something into your look that shows a bit of fun and flare is essential in the success of the evening. I have paired this beautiful red floral corset with a casual pair of skinny jeans and some red sparkly heels. This look is great for going to the bars for a game of pool and still looks fun and sexy, just in case you meet your dream date.

*Hint: Break in your shoes. Make sure you wear your shoes a little bit before you plan on wearing them out for long periods of time. I find wearing mine around the house with a pair of socks gets them to them to a place where they are comfortable.

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Red Floral Corset
Red Sparkly Shoes

- Daisy

Romantic Evening Out

Walking hand in hand on a beautiful, dark night with full moon and the light smell of the end of winter in the air is the type of romantic memory that brings a smile to your face. Finding something that is romantic and still expresses your unique individuality can be, at times, a balancing act. I’ve created this look with a long red/black corded corset, sexy red fishnets, leather miniskirt, knee-high patent leather boots and a long velvet coat.

*Hint: I find putting my boots on before the corset to be essential in stress free dressing.

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Red and Black Brocade Corset
Black Leather Skirt
Black Knee-high Boots

-Daisy