What to Wear Under a Corset?

What to Wear Under a Corset?

Whether you’re rocking a sculpted waist corset for date night or throwing a sleek corset top over jeans for brunch, there’s one question that gets overlooked far too often: what are you supposed to wear...
What Were Corsets Used for in the 1800s?

What Were Corsets Used for in the 1800s?

The 1800s—an era of empire waistlines, industrial revolutions, and more petticoats than strictly necessary. But let’s not forget the real star of 19th-century fashion: the corset. Structured, laced, and often scandalously snug, the corset was...
What Does a Corset Do?

What Does a Corset Do?

Ah, the corset. Equal parts fashion icon and misunderstood marvel, it's one of those pieces that instantly says, “I came to serve a look.” But beyond the drama and lace, what does a corset actually...
How to Make a Strapless Dress Tighter with a Corset

How to Make a Strapless Dress Tighter with a Corset

Strapless dresses can be tricky. Too loose, and you’re tugging it up all night, at risk of baring all. Too tight, and you're uncomfortable before you leave the house and have bulgy bits where you...
How To Wear a Corset with Jeans

How To Wear a Corset with Jeans

Ah, corsets and jeans—the unexpected fashion duo that somehow just works. Whether you’re aiming for ‘casual but make it structured’ or ‘I woke up like this (but with a snatched waist),’ this combination is the...
The History of Corsets: An Origin Story

The History of Corsets: An Origin Story

Before there were waist trainers, bustiers, or TikTok trends, there was the corset. Love it, loathe it, or lace into one right now—there’s no denying that this iconic garment has been shaping bodies and history...
What Can a Corset do to Your Body? Debunking Myths and Answering Common Questions

What Can a Corset do to Your Body? Debunking Myths and Answering Common Questions

Corsets are often considered an outdated fashion. A relic of the Victorian era, they’re often more associated with erotic fantasy than practical lingerie, But waist training is back. And corsets can look lovely if you...
How to Wear a Corset Casually

How to Wear a Corset Casually

Let’s address something: corsets aren’t just for costume parties, historical dramas, or your goth friend’s wedding. The idea that they belong strictly in the realm of “special occasions” is as outdated as whale boning—thankfully.

Steampunk Fashion: Incorporating Corsets into Your Costume

Remember the attention-grabbing costumes in several early 2000s hit movies such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), Sherlock Holmes (2004), The Prestige (2006), and even Hellboy (2004)? We sure do. The incorporation of vests, hats,...