The Corset

Rare soft wrap corset, c.1810-1820

The corset is fashioned from ivory cotton and is completely hand stitched. Gathered bust inserts and triagular side-hip inserts are the only shaping. The corset is laced only at the upper back opening. Waistline ties wrap around and pin in front.

A glimpse of corset styles taken from ads in the October and November 1919 issues of Woman Magazine. During the 1920's, corsets would start to shorten, have less boning and generally become less restrictive as a reaction against how early corsetry had been.The corsets shown in these vintage ads show the last remnants of Edwardian corsetry which would disappear forever during the advent of the Roaring 20's.

Vintage cincher retro corset 1950's style satin back laced corset by What Katie Did. What Katie Did cincher corset for a very pronounced waist, this little nipper is heavily boned and cut to really cinch that waist.

Jean Paul Gaultier - 1980's

Madonna's famout cone shaped corset that redefined sexy and sex appeal.

Chantilly lace & satin corset - Victoria Secret - 2009

A little lacy, a little racy. Lightly lined underwire cups. Back closure. Imported nylon/rayon