Corsets

A type of support garment that combines a bra with a waist-cincher. A corset shapes the midsection and supports the breasts. It typically fits closely to the body. They are designed with flexible or rigid vertical boning at the front, sides, and back to provide extra support and smooth and emphasize your figure. Corsets usually close at the back with a tall hook-and-eye panel or an adjustable lace closure. Some modern corsets are designed to support the bust and shape the waist, such as a push-up corset. They can be worn as a shaping garment or to create a sexy, alluring look.

When we hear the word corset, most of us think of a sexy lingerie look. We picture a whole ensemble, including plunge corset lingerie paired with a matching panty, garters, thigh highs, and maybe a pair of heels. Although this is a very popular (and not to mention, sexy) use of this particular piece of lingerie, bustiers have many other uses, as well.

The modern push-up corset bra can be most accurately described as a garment used to pull in your waist, giving your torso an hourglass shape, while also lifting and supporting your bust like a push-up bra. This makes the strapless corset the perfect garment not only for intimate activities, but for wearing under form-fitting outfits and sleeveless, tight, low-cut, or low-back tops.

Because the longline corset bra is designed to create and put emphasis on your hourglass figure, corsets are a timeless fashion staple in every woman’s lingerie wardrobe. We don’t see them going away anytime soon — for two particular reasons: they give you a flawless feminine figure, and they’re highly versatile.

Originally, the corset was designed to hold and train the torso into a traditionally desired shape: a smaller waist and rounded bottom. This was the goal of early corsets for both aesthetic and medical purposes. Some women wore them to achieve this hourglass shape just for the duration that the corset lingerie was on, and others wore them to create a longer term, lasting effect. Other uses included help with posture and supporting the breasts. For these reasons, the corset became an integral part of the woman’s wardrobe.

As time went on, the term corset evolved to refer to any corset-like garment that mimicked the traditional look of a corset, but with less of the original functionality. This is where the idea of the strapless corset bra became popular. Though they had the appearance of the side-boning and built-in bra support of a corset, these corset lingerie styles have much less of an effect on the actual shape of the torso.

Whether you’re looking to add something sexy to your at-home lingerie wardrobe, need some extra shaping and slimming for a dress for a special occasion look, or something in between, HerRoom has corset bras for you!

So now how do you decide which corset is best for you? There are a few ways to decide what will fit in your wardrobe best. Are you looking for fashion, function, or some combination of the two? If you are looking for support, a smooth slimming effect, and a way to help stockings stay up opt for a style with garter clips. Or perhaps you are looking for something sexier, maybe something you don’t mind peeking out — a stunning piece with lace and straps might do the trick. No matter what corset lingerie you are shopping for you can shop confidently with HerRoom’s excellent customer service and generous return and exchange policy.