A Beginners Guide to Tightlacing Corsets

September 3, 2009

Corsets are useful for a variety of functional and fashionable reasons, the most important of which is that corsets give women (and men) that hourglass, highly sought after feminine silhouette. They also offer terrific support for women with larger busts and can help in elevating back problems and pain. Corsets can influence a person’s mood [...]

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Introducing Tactical Corsets

August 29, 2009

Saw an interesting new product today called a Tactical Corset, here’s a description from their website: Tactical Corsets are high-fashion high-function clothes for empowered women. For too long, women have had to compromise practicality for beauty. Men got pants with cargo pockets and built-in knee pads, women got clothes whose only built-in feature was cuteness. [...]

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Corset Tightlacing Returns in the 21st century

August 29, 2009

Corsets and Tightlacing have made a recent comeback since the 1990′s. Individuals of all ages have rediscovered the elegance and the self confidence that corsets bring, replacing old stigma’s of suppression and martyrdom. And as the wearer can use it to control, rather than being controlled, it is also becoming ironically a feminist item. With [...]

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Underbust Corsets

August 28, 2009

The traditional corset has long been associated with discomfort, the inability to breathe, and awkward fainting spells. But today’s corsets are sleek and comfortable to wear, providing a sexy, intensely feminine look. In a variety of materials, from silk to satin to brocade or even leather, corsets give you a boost of confidence and strength. [...]

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Corset Care – How to Look After Corsets

August 28, 2009

The hourglass shape has always been a body shape for all women to admire and endeavor towards. With a corset, this goal can finally be reached. However, knowing how to care for your corset is an important factor. First of all, at the very least, make sure you air out the corset each time after [...]

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Corset Tops

August 28, 2009

Few articles of clothing make a woman feel sexier or more feminine than a corset. The good news for women today is that corsets and corset tops are accepted outer wear. In years past, a corset was strictly underwear. Ladies were boned and laced into tight corsets for the sake of fashion, their bodies sculpted [...]

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Corset Dresses

August 28, 2009

If you are looking for a more unique look in a dress consider choosing a corset dress. The corset style has been around for many years. This style is meant to give the wearer a beautiful hour glass figure and compliment the wearer’s natural assets. A corset dress is meant to draw attention to the [...]

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Corset Materials

August 28, 2009

Common modern corset materials Corsets were originally conceived to give the body the fashionable shape of the time. Over time they have evolved based upon the style of the day and the materials available. Today, they are worn for both body molding as well as a pure fashion statement. Corset materials were at one time [...]

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Overbust Corsets

August 28, 2009

Overbust corsets have transcended their beginnings as an undergarment to see modern times as eveningwear as well. The golden age of corsetry is considered the Victorian era, when fashion balanced small waists with full skirts and puffed sleeves. Most modern era corsets are built upon this Victorian version of the corset, as previous incarnations of [...]

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Steel Boned Corsets

August 28, 2009

Women have always prized their curves and wearing a corset is the perfect way to accentuate what you have and create what you don’t. Wearing a corset takes some getting used to and there are a few things to remember – like not moving and twisting too quickly and not making the waist too tight [...]

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