Although corsets and bustiers appear similar to the untrained eye, they are completely different garments with completely different purposes. From the origins of the words themselves to their benefits, closures, and prices, we’ll explain exactly the difference between a corset and a bustier. In short, there are room for both in your closet, but if you […]
Shopping for something that’s custom-made certainly sounds exciting, doesn’t it? A few years ago, a couple I know bought a custom-made couch. They were able to pick out the shape, size, pillows, and even fabric, but the end result was … meh. It had been very costly and did nothing to personalize their home if […]
Whether you have narrow hips and a flat chest or you’re voluptuous and curvy, finding clothes that are right for your body can be tough at any size. After all, it’s not like clothing manufacturers from around the world agreed upon universal measurements. You could easily wear a size small t-shirt in one brand and […]
They say that “behind every great man is a great woman.” While that’s debatable, there’s no denying what we’re here to tell you today: behind every great corset is a great corset liner. If you’re new to the world of corseting, that might sound odd. After all, isn’t the most important thing the corset itself, […]
Picture your favorite outfit. Is a pair of worn-in jeans with a soft t-shirt? A fancy dress with crinoline underneath? Something black and sleeveless to show off your tattoos? No matter what your sense of style, there’s no denying that the best outfits are the ones we look and feel good wearing. It doesn’t matter […]
Hollywood movies love to portray corsets as instruments of torture. Remember the scene in Gone With the Wind when Mammy laces up Scarlett or when Rose’s mother tightens her corset in Titanic? In both instances, the women are holding onto bedposts and seem to be in immense pain. But is that what it’s really like […]
