Please note some of these images are NSFW Evgenia’s newest collection is moody, dark, and absolutely dreamy. It was inspired by the imagery in the Octavio Paz short story ‘My Life with the Wave’ about a man who falls for a beautiful, mysterious, tempestuous woman personified as a wave. Designer Stephanie Bodnar’s thoughtful take on this tortured and turbulent love affair has translated to pieces that are both sensuous and […]
Whether you’re waist training, thinking of waist training, horrified by waist training, or perversely fascinated by it, there are a lot of myths, misconceptions, and outright lies to wade through. In no particular order, I’d like to cut through a bunch of the bull. The Myth: A corset needs at least 20 bones to be suitable for waist training. The Truth: Boning maintains vertical tension in a corset, otherwise it […]
As an indie designer myself, I love seeing what my peers are up to in the world of corsetry. Recently a new designer has emerged: at 23 years old, Rosie Denningham of Rosie Red Corsetry & Couture is already well on her way to the top. Her design voice is unique and easily identifiable, and she’s already had the honor of dressing one A-list celebrity. Rosie’s curve-friendly designs are like […]
Disclosure: These corsets were purchased by The Lingerie Addict for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own. Over the recent years, the off-the-rack end of the corset market has boomed. Lots of brands have discovered the demand for curvy corsets without the custom price tag and have filled the niche to much praise. Last week Marianne covered the top 3 starter corset brands under $100 – as a […]
As much as I love and advocate for handmade corsetry, I know that spending $300 on a garment that you’re not sure you’ll wear often and possibly can’t even try on first is a hefty investment. Be it for waist training, back support, shapewear, or fashion, there are many reasons to start wearing corsets. For many of the same reasons it’s more practical to buy a standard-fit corset before investing […]
