Corsets and the practice of tightlacing has been making a comeback since the late 1990′s. Individuals of all ages are starting to discover the elegance and self-confidence that wearing a corset can bring. They are designed to be worn for many hours on end and can be used to “waist train” your body, which is essentially changing the shape of your body to a more hourglass figure. Bustiers on the other hand can often be confused with a corset, but instead of reining your body in, they provide support and lift to the bust while gently shaping the waist. Once a bustier is removed, your body goes back to it’s original shape. There is a way to effectively wear corset and bustiers that will accentuate your natural figure.
The first thing you need to do is find a website that offers both corset and bustiers, and make sure that the site you choose also offers sizing information. Knowing that a corset is a “large” isn’t going to help you much in the long run since sizes can vary as much as a corset or bustier can. The next thing you need to decide is which article of clothing you want, the corset or bustier. Bustiers are the most common since they are less expensive than corsets and the easiest to obtain. Corsets are designed to last longer as they are made to be worn in extreme circumstances.
Next, take a measuring tape and measure your waist, this will be the narrowest part of your torso. It doesn’t matter where you wear your pants or were your hips are, some people’s waist can be higher than others, an accurate measurement will mean a more comfortable fit when choosing your corset and bustiers. A bustier needs to be at least 6cm smaller than your actual waist since it needs to create a cinching effect. A corset will be even smaller as it needs to be very tight, in order to change your body shape.
Finally, you can choose the corset and bustiers that you really like, and there are so many different styles to choose from. Some are sexy while others have a more vintage look, others still can be cute and flirty, so no matter what your style and taste, you’ll be able to find one that you like. Or more than one if you want!
Corsets to reduce waist size and bustiers act as a push up bra for a fuller breast look.