Waist training, sometimes known as corset training, is increasing in popularity seemingly by the day. I’ve written about it a lot, but what is waist training, anyway? Today, I’ll cut through to the basics: what is waist training, why do people do it, and how do they do it. Waist Training & Tightlacing The words waist training and tightlacing are often used interchangeably, and each person will have their own […]
Corsets are here to stay. There are so many reasons why corsets are still relevant, though it’s unlikely they will ever again experience a heyday such as they saw in the Victorian era. The common assumption (from those not in the know) is that women wear corsets to make themselves more sexually attractive, deforming themselves in the process… but that’s pretty much never the case. Women who wear corsets are […]
Really. It really is. You might hit some speed bumps on this journey and you’re entitled to take a break from waist training if you want, for a day or a week or a month or a year or years. Your corsets will be there when you’re ready for them. (Of course, it goes without saying that not wearing a corset will slow or undo your progress, but that’s a […]
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 […]
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 […]
