As promised to a certain reader, here is a follow-up to last month’s All About Lacing: Part 1, which explained the hardware and materials of corset lacing. Today’s installment focuses on the back gap and its angles of pressure. The back gap, as an expression of fit, has a surprising amount of impact on the comfort of a corset. If you’re new to corsets, particularly high-end corsetry, you may not […]
Corsets and brides go so very well together. For brides, corsets can serve as a foundation to their dress (aiding in the fit and accentuating the silhouette), be an exposed element in their ensemble, or have a special place in their trousseau and possible boudoir photos. Even the most budget minded individuals often consider their wedding the perfect time to splurge a little and invest in a high-quality corset that, unlike the […]
Over the past couple years, The Lingerie Addict has made it increasingly clear that we are a body-positive, body snark free zone. Actually, I’d like to think the internet in general has made some strides towards acknowledging that to accept or appreciate one sort of body doesn’t inherently involve trying to dismiss another. But just as it’s unfair, irrelevant, and downright rude to criticize someone else’s body, it’s also inappropriate […]
Modesty panels play a small, but important role in the world of corsets. These humble little rectangles of fabric accomplish several tasks in one go as they sit behind your corset laces. There are also reasons why some may choose to forgo wearing a modesty panel. Not all corsetieres include modesty panels as standard, so be sure to confirm this detail when placing an order. From a construction standpoint, modesty […]
As I write this, I am far from home, on the opposite coastline and nearly as far south as one can get in this country. Along with my selection of drapey sundresses, I packed a handful of corsets, most of them recently completed orders that need to be shipped off to their new homes. Flying with corsets can be a bit nerve-wracking, since even a small collection is quite valuable. […]
