Today, corsets are mostly considered to be a sexy piece of lingerie that flatters any figure. Historically, they were worn to be slimming and make the body look fashionable. When women’s figures were meant to be curvy, the corset emphasized the curves, giving her a tiny waist and an exaggerated bust and hips. When women were fashionably more slender and straight-shaped, the corset flattened out the bust and hips giving her a straighter line.
If you are like most women, you probably think of the corset as a torture device instead of lingerie. They were meant to make women look sexy … but whalebones and steel? Remember the stories of our Victorian ancestors being laced into a corset by a team of servants, risking cracked ribs and a lifetime of breathing disorders. The history of the corset is long and fascinating. Did you know that a corset was the only type of support for the breasts before the bra was invented? With stories like these, we should all be grateful for our comfortable bras and panties or other more relaxed forms of lingerie. But that’s not to say that we don’t all want to feel a little extra sexy sometimes.
The corset came into being as a sexy piece of lingerie in the late 1800’s. In fact, this piece of women’s underwear was so interesting, with its beautiful silk fabrics and lace embellishments, that outerwear began to imitate the underwear. Thanks to the corset, many women were easily able to achieve the desired, sexy 20 inch waist line. However, although this torturous piece of lingerie inflamed the male libido, it had the opposite effect on women. Women were suffocating too much to feel any sexual desire at all.
The corset today is not the same as its predecessors. Corsets are some of the sexiest, most figure-flattering lingerie any woman can buy.. Worn as underwear, they give clothing a lovely silhouette, and today, they can also be worn as a daring, sexy shirt. Think of Madonna popularizing them back in the 1980’s. Madonna’s was more of a tight bodice with uplift, rather than a real waist-cincher.
But what about comfort? How far has that come since the 1900’s? Today’s corset doesn’t compress the waist quite so emphatically, and don’t usually come made out of steel or bone. Corsets come in different sizes so keep that in mind when you are shopping for this kind of lingerie. You want one that fits well, although you have some leeway with the size due to the fact that most of them tie up the back and so are adjustable. But size is important since that will make a difference in how the garment looks. Know your bra size and buy a corset to match. Remember these are modern times, and you don’t have to choose one that makes it hard for you to breathe. You can still get them with bones and steel stays if you want those to be there, and if you do, they can still be comfortable, although it may be necessary to get used to them first. The ties in the back can help in the adjustment. Corsets are one item of clothing that looks good on curvy girls. They can be a plus-sized girl’s best friend. They are perfect for all sizes and are adjustable to weight fluctuations, due to those ties in the back. The corset closes in all the jiggly bits and make sure that everything stays where it should be and keeps you looking tight with a slender waist and beautiful rounded hips and bust.
When shopping for a corset, do not be afraid to ask the ladies in the lingerie store for advice, especially if you have never purchased a corset before. They can help you determine the fit and style that will work best for your needs. Don’t be shy – shopping for a corset is fun and sexy.
The corset is one piece of lingerie that will never go out of style, because it will always look sexy and make the wearer feel sexy. It is versatile, in that it can be worn as underwear, or as sexy outerwear, or as bedroom wear. With a sexy pair of panties beneath it, a corset can make any girl look curvy and desirable and feel the same way too.
For corsets and other underwear that will leave you looking and feeling sexy, look at the offerings at Curvy Couture. They know how to give you the sexy looks that fit your body.