A must-have for all women. The corset is more than just a piece of lingerie, it has graced the catwalks of Milan and the even the streets of New York. Traditionally, this garment is meant to hold the shape of the torso and has even been used for medical purposes. The word itself comes from the French term corps, which is diminutive of corpus or “body”.
It has been re-fashioned, so to say, to fit today’s modern world. The industry has borrowed the term corset and had it redesigned to resemble the traditional corset without really acting as one. The modern corset top usually has boning (flat steel embedded into the body of the corset to prevent fabric wrinkling) and lace.
The main purpose of the corset is to slim the upper torso. It does so by cinching the waist and emphasizing the bust and the hips. There are two basic types of corsets: underbust and overbust. As the terms suggest, it has something to do with the placement of the corset. The overbust covers the mid-torso extending from under the arms to the hips. The underbust is placed just under the breasts all the way down to the hips. Some have evolved the corset into bustiers and corset dresses.
A corset is great for women who want a fuller bosom. The trick to finding the right corset for your body type is knowing your size. Most corsets sold online indicate the size coverage. These are usually adjustable and feature lacing and eyelets, but the size is still the main issue. An ill-fitting corset will not do much to accentuate any part of you and may even work against complementing your figure.
Remember also that corsets are difficult to put on and to remove. Some modern corsets already have the hook and eye closure, which makes it easier than lacing it up, but it will still take some time to undress a corset. As such, it is the perfect piece for play and modeling your body but not much for action.
For added sex appeal, choose corsets that have garters and pair them with knee-high stockings. Again, a wonderful visual treat for your partner for those nights of foreplay. If you’re into role-playing, you can also access a good selection of corset to help you get in the mood. Choose burlesque-style or Victorian corsets if you want to be that classic pin-up girl or go with a more lacey red corset to exude the beauty of a Spanish senorita. Leather and vinyl corsets are also available for bondage activities and to achieve the dominatrix effect.