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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

Comicon – searching for your inner-Geek

Vulcan Costume

Spring is in the air and all the young ladies have only one thing on their mind: Comicon. There are dozens of booths and attractions that are created to dazzle the senses and spark interest. This blogger and cosplay enthusiast will be in attendance is sunny downtown Phoenix, Arizona. I’ll be joined by people of all ages and from all walks of life.

This year the media guests include: Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings), Billie Piper (Doctor Who), Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid), Lee Majors and James Marsters. The panels, the shopping, food trucks, beer garden and activities all create a fun pop culture event.

It’s time to embrace your inner villain, hero or character and try to dress for the job you want (and not the job you have, because when I did that at my regular job, I got sent home; I guess they don’t like cat woman).

This year, let the fun begin and join the community of cosplay starting with finding the right costume. I’ve decided to find my logical side with a Vulcan costume from True Corset paired with some minor accessories like pointy ears. It all pulled together beautifully and added a sexy kick to the idea that Captain James T. Kirk would have definitely approved of.

The beauty of a corset-based costume is the versatility that can be created with each piece, paired in a variety of ways can be worn differently extending their functionality. The natural confidence that corsets create, and the quality of the garments, make it stand out from the typical off-the- rack that has been seen and done a thousand times over.

But if you choose not to “Trek” yourself, there are also other costumes ready to wear that are available. A few popular options include:The Joker, Poison Ivy and many other “marvelous” characters. Cosplay Costumes

Phoenix Comicon will be held in the 24-acre Phoenix Convention Center on 3rd Street in Downtown Phoenix.

White shirts are a key look for spring/summer 2016. However, if you want to add a touch of sensuality and glamour to this classic look then combining it with an underbust corset is the sure fire way to look sexy while bang on trend. Here are our tips for how to pull off the perfect fashion combo:

• Keep the shirt fitted and streamlined

(Extra fabric will be difficult to conceal and may ruin the line of your corset, keep things tailored and trim to create the perfect silhouette).

• Ensure the hemline isn't too short

(If there is enough length in the shirt you can loosely layer the corset over the shirt, tug down on the shirt's hemline and once everything is smooth, you can tighten up the corset).

• Leave the fastenings that are on show open

(This look works best if your shirt is left unbuttoned to the corset, however you may like to fasten the hidden buttons to ensure that the shirt stays together).

• Make sure your shirt is brilliant white

(The key feature of this look is in the striking whiteness of the shirt. Keep it immaculate and take a bit of care when washing it to ensure that it remains pearly white).

• Team it with streamlined jeans or trousers

(This look is all about creating a beautiful silhouette so you need to be sure that your whole outfit fits to perfection. To gain more fashion points opt for blue jeans or black trousers, just make sure that they are tapered and fit well on the bum to give enviable curves).

• Add a splash of colour

(A great way to tie the whole look together is to mirror a colour from the corset in your shoes, and perhaps even your hair. A great example of this is in our Long Skulls & Roses Steel Boned Corset Cincher. The scarlet tones of the roses in the corset are echoed by the killer heels, red lipstick and floral hair decoration that our model is wearing).

Long Skulls & Roses Steel Boned Corset Cincher

• Experiment with monochrome

(Black is the perfect contrast to a pristine white shirt so think about trying this look with a black corset or one in a monochrome print. Our Long Black and White Corset Cincher is perfect for this. Wear with slim black trousers and monochrome heels for a striking look).

Long Black and White Corset Cincher

• Consider every layer

(This look works well with a tailored jacket in tweed, wool or leather. It also looks good with a sweeping fitted trench coat for added drama. Don't just think about outerwear though. Make sure that your brief or thong matches the corset so that you have the perfect underwear too).

Black Taffeta Corset Belt with Pockets

• Accessorise

(Matching shoes are one thing but to really make an impact you could push the boat out on the accessories. Why not try a corset belt such as our Black Taffeta Corset Belt with Pockets. You could also wear a jaunty pillar box hat, fascinator or mini top hat for extra style points. This look needs to be worn with heels, so be sure to pick something that fits in with the sexy vibe of this look and not just the colour scheme. Finish the look off with a handbag that mirrors the colour palette of the outfit).

Rock Concert

Some of my favorite dates have merged two of my passions. Live bands and being out with the man I love. This is the perfect time to don something sexy and fun. Paired this beautiful black corset with chain detail, black skinny jeans, black leather boots and, of course, a classic leather motorcycle jacket. This look is both versatile and alluring.

*Hint: Make sure that your jeans are not overly or uncomfortably tight around the waistband, because it can cut into your hip. This makes the corset not fit as well if it was unobstructed. Excessive restriction on your natural waist can cause issues as well. So ensure you are starting with clothing that fits properly, before lacing up.

Click Here: Black Brocade Corset

-Daisy

The holidays are a time for food, family and friends. It can be a fantastic whirlwind of fun and also stressful, hectic and tiring. One of the items typically on the docket is what to wear to that holiday party. The big gathering of family that you see mostly online or the cocktail party “the ex” and everyone you know is going to attend. So, no pressure.

Time to hurry, shop, clean, cook and work. The thought of figuring out what fantastic look you will require in order to feel confident at your holiday party can be overwhelming. When wearing a corset, you get that kick that adds a sexy look you need to let go and enjoy your evening. Whether you wear it under for a sheath, as a top or over a shirt or dress to create a beautiful silhouette, you might be thinking “so how do I actually do that?”

This blog post is the answer. There will be a few options to help you find the perfect corset outfit. Once you find yours, please make sure you post them on social media and tag True Corset. We love to see what our customers create.

1. This overbust corset with a jacket and jeans.

This look is perfect for the casual party or the out on the town. It’s dressed without overdressed and has the jacket to ensure that additional confidence for the newer corset wearer. Perfect for jeans. Cozy it up with a bright blazer to add color.

Shown here: the Black Cord & Silver Steel Boned Swing Busk Overbust Corset.

2. Sheath dress –

This classic look works for almost any figure. Either you got this wardrobe foundation to create this shape, or your waist training has paid off and you want to show off all your hard work. This look is an incredible and classic ensemble.

Shown here: the Nude Steel Boned Lace & Power Mesh Cincher

3. Overbust corset paired with a pencil skirt.

This outfit makes the ultimate entrance into any gathering. It will turn heads and gain attention. The stunning lines of the longer skirt embrace and celebrate our curves! This can be mixed up with a miniskirt and boots or a flared circle skirt and kitten heels. It gets that MEOW, right now.

Shown here: the Green Silk steel boned corset & black pencil skirt

4. An Underbust Steel Boned corset over a dressy top

This is a well-loved, go-to look for many corset enthusiasts. It shows off those curves, but is still reserved and highly feminine. Add a collared shirt for a preppy look.

Shown here: Long Skulls & Roses Steel Boned Corset Cincher

5. Underbust Steel Boned corset over a sweater dress.

We all have the pretty sweater dress we would love to wear, but are unsure if it’s dressy enough. Try adding something as simple as a waist cincher, and it makes the dress perfect to attend almost any occasion.

Shown here: Waist Training Tightlacing Long Corset cincher in Black

Corsets turn heads and can make you feel confident. Celebrate your holidays with your best curviest and sexiest you.

By Daisy Fromkin - Arts & Entertainment Writer

This season you can embrace your love of corsets while still celebrating the hottest trends of the season. Here are five stunning looks that graced the AW15 catwalks.

Monochrome

The love of monochrome has been around for a few seasons and is set to stay. The combination of striking black and white elements has a timeless elegance to it, and suits every complexion. Monochrome is beautifully versatile, being as appropriate for office wear as it is for social occasions. Monochrome is the perfect basis for a capsule wardrobe, and investing in monochrome items means you will get plenty of wear out of them. Even when the monochrome trend fades, you can still mix white and black items in with the rest of your wardrobe.

To achieve this look, wear our Long Satin Overbust Ivory Steel Corset with a slinky black pencil skirt such as our Long Black Duchess Satin Pencil Skirt and a sexy bolero such as our Black Taffeta Fitted Bolero Shrug Top.

Remember to finish your monochrome look off with the right accessories to complete the look. Our Patent Rounded Toe Platform Pumps in Black with White Contrast are the perfect way to complete this look.

Pinstripe is another stunning way to interpret this look. We have a selection of black and white pinstripe corsets, skirts, corset dresses and shoes.

Scarlet

Red is the perfect colour to see you through the autumn and winter months. Wearing a bold shade of scarlet will give you an air of confidence, and is an unspeakably seductive and powerful colour. Hot red has been on trend for many seasons now, but it still featured strongly on the AW15 catwalks. Marni, Christian Dior and Hermes were amongst the designers who opted for a bold shade of scarlet this season.

Embrace the trend for scarlet seduction with our elegant Red Taffeta Corset Dress with Red Corset team with a pair of striking red heels and a red lipstick for a glamorous look. If head-to-toe red isn't your style then you can still be on trend in a far more subtle way. Wear red statement shoes or boots with a little black dress on an evening out. Our Red Satin Shoes with Beautiful Diamontes or Red Suede Button Detail Ankle Boots are perfect for this.

Mini-skirts

Every season the top designers give us a variety of skirt lengths to choose from. For autumn and winter 2015, the key skirt lengths are just below the knee or a 1960's style mini-skirt. Our circle skirts fall to just below the knee, for a demure look, as do our pencil skirts. However, it is our mini-skirts that are the most flirtatious and packed with personality. If you want to stay achingly on trend then our Black & White Stripe Short Pencil Skirt benefits from being the hottest length, as well as exhibiting the coveted monochrome look.

Our Black Cotton Short Pencil Skirt is a wardrobe staple, as it goes with everything. Wear it with this season's oversized jacket and a pair of long boots, for a chic and fashionable look.

Layering

DKNY, Prada, Stella McCartney and Gucci all unleashed their models onto the AW15 catwalks in a collection of layered outfits. The laissez-faire, 'just threw it on' effect may look effortlessly simple but it actually takes a little thought to get it exactly right. The beauty of this look is that you don't need to buy a whole new wardrobe to achieve it. Simple mix textures, colours and styles together to create a whole new look.
Corsets are ideal for layering. Wear your corset under a silky sheer blouse and top with a woollen cardigan and oversized jacket. Wear with fitted trousers and boots. Opt for a corset in an interesting fabric to create a rich palette of texture. Our Genuine Cowhide Leather Steel Boned Corset in Black is perfect for this, and leather is one of this season's hottest fabrics.

Alternatively, opt for something precious such as our Green Silk Dita Steel Boned Corset or Red Leaf Brocade Steel Boned Corset with Black Satin. Brocade is massive right now thanks to designers such as Marc Jacobs and Erdem featuring this luscious fabric in their AW15 shows.

Wearing your corset as part of your casual look, means you will get so much more wear out of it. A corset can be ideal for clubbing and parties, elegant evening wear or teamed with a fitted pair of jeans and a cropped leather jacket it can look laidback while still oozing an air of sophistication.

Victoriana

There was a deliciously Gothic vibe to a lot of the AW15 collections, meaning the corset is one of the hottest wardrobe essentials this season. Givenchy, Alexander McQueen and Simone Rocha were amongst those who exhibited exquisitely dark Victorian-inspired creations.

Our Steampunk range is the best way to interpret this style. Though ruffles, frills and lace detailing are also immensely hot right now. Our Waist Cinching Satin Under The Bust Rouge Trixi Corset or Black Duchess Satin Lilah Steel Boned Corset are perfect for this look.

Team with our Black Bustle Skirt with Lace and one of our boleros for a taste of Victoriana glamour. Wear boots with button detail such as our Over The Knee Black Matt Button Detail Boots.

Using corsets to interpret current trends, means that you can look achingly chic and fashionable while still projecting your personality and wearing clothes that make you stand out. Corsets are ideal fashionwear, as they shape your curves and give your outfit structure while looking unspeakably elegant and glamorous. So why not pick out a corset that ticks all of the boxes this season? Something that is bang on trend, but a far throw from the typical High Street wear that everyone else will be seen in.

It has been a month since I started waist training so I thought I'd update you all on how it is going. It's has been a fun learning curve.

I've gradually noticed some physical changes from wearing my waist training corset and there are some adjustments I've had to get used to.

The noticeable changes are :
My rib cage has become more flexible, adapting to my corset and allowing me to pull in my waist tighter.
My natural figure is starting to contour to an hourglass silhouette even without my corset.
My tummy also seems to be a bit flatter.

The adjustments I have had to get used to are :
My body is getting used to my constant corset wear but I find I have in-prints on my skin from the boning of the corset. They go away fast, especially if you massage the area, so it is not a problem, but it is something I am getting used to. I'm hoping over time they will stop appearing.
When I am sitting for long periods of time, while wearing my corset, it's wonderful to have the extra back support. But it is not uncommon to have a bit of skin being pinched, below where my corset ends. When this becomes uncomfortable I've found it's better to loosen the bottom half of the laces, instead of taking it off all together.

I'm pleased with my progress having increased my daily wear to about 6 hours a day. I've even been taking some short naps, with my corset on.

Happy lacing,
Stephanie

One of the perks of wearing an overbust is that it allows you a break from wearing a bra. Though you certainly can wear a bra with an overbust, it isn't always necessary as the bonnets or cups of an overbust will generally provide enough support for you to forgo your soutien-gorge. But can an underbust provide enough support without your bra?

Overall, the answer is no. Not unless you generally don't mind going braless, whether because you prefer to be without a bra, or your bust is on the smaller side so you don't require the support a bra provides, or you've had your breasts augmented, which generally keeps them in their set place with or without a bra.

But for those of us who prefer to the assistance and support a bra provides us with, you will find that an underbust simply will not provide the same degree of support.

Though you may find that when you are wearing an underbust, and you sit down, the top edge of the corset will sit a bit higher pushing the bust up, this is not at all the same sort of support that your bra gives you.

As obvious as it sounds, an underbust does in fact go under the bust, vs. a bra which covers the bust providing support both from the band that sits beneath the bust and from the cups or bonnets which go over the bust.

So there you have: generally speaking, and underbust cannot substitute a bra but at the end of the day going with or without your bra, is a matter of personal preference.

Happy lacing!

Let's face it: virtually any form of news (whether televised, printed or online) and fitness magazine don't have anything nice to say about corsets.

They're quick to point out the "dangers" or corseting and they guffaw at the idea that the corset diet has the ability to achieve any real or lasting results.

Hmm, I wonder why that would be..? Not!

Here's my take on why these two channels of "information" are quick to stigmatize the corset:

News:

When is the last time you flipped your TV to a news channel and they were talking about something positive? I'm going to venture to guess, not very often, correct?

That's because fear or judgement based "news" is far more gripping than a report about the neighborhood dog having just had a cute litter of puppies. Instead, they talk about war, disease, economic decline and political controversy.

So if by chance they want to talk about something more light spirited, it will still have a twist to it like "what was so and so thinking when she chose that dress for the red carpet?!" or :"With corsets gaining popularity, here's what you should know about how they can actually cause you harm".

So its expected that they will jump on the "corsets are bad for you" band wagon, because its an angle that will generate more interest.

Simple as that.

Fitness magazines:

Fitness magazines have their own wealth of products and regimens that they want to sell to you. So it makes sense that they would belittle the effects of waist training or the corset diet because frankly, if I had the choice between eating the foods I love but minding my portions with the aid of my corset or following one of their super bland diets, well I think you could guess what my answer would be!

So in both cases, these "sources" of information are generally more concerned with selling their own products, services and/or trends.

And think about it: the female news anchors reporting about how corsets can hurt your body are usually propped up in high heels with shiny foreheads paralyzed from the botulism they inject every 6 or so months. And the same fitness experts pushing their HIIT workouts at you don't usually bring up the dangers that can come from over exerting your body (kidney failure, anyone?).

Therefore if you are sure to purchase a well made, well fitting corset, listen to your body as you begin your waist training and are in overall good health, then rest assured a corset will not cause you harm.

Happy lacing!

I've recently been asked if corsets constitute body modification and so I've put together this little entry on the subject, because want/don't want, the phrase "body modification" always sounds so extreme...but let's put that silly idea to rest, shall we?

If you type in "body modification" into your browser's search bar, you will most likely come up with more extreme versions of, such as piercing, tattooing, etc.

But what exactly constitutes "body modification"? Well, if we type in "definition of body modification" into Google, then we get this "In the simplest terms, “body modification” means to deliberately alter one's physical appearance, though people usually assume the phrase applies only to such practices as tattooing and piercing or the more esoteric [...]"

So forgetting the extreme end of the meaning, the answer as to whether or not corsets fall into a form of body modification, the simple answer is yes indeed they do! But then, so does exercise, dieting, pulling on a pair of control top undies, applying make-up, dying one's hair, etc.

The stigma attached to the phrase "body modification" needs to go! Last I checked, a little bit of lipstick, a mean pair of heels and a gorgeous corset to enhance one's physical appearance was not a bad thing ;)

Happy lacing!