Corsets have a storied history that has enthralled academics and fashion aficionados alike. Beginning from the 16th century, corsets have undergone various evolutions in design that continues on until today. Yes, corsets are making a comeback in fashion today where fashionistas and celebrities alike are leading the charge.
Corset Design
We can be thankful that more archaic and painful corset iterations are long behind us; modern designs have taken a soft, lacier style that’s more flexible and can be worn underneath or atop conventional clothing minus the discomfort. The results of wearing a corset is semi-permanent – that is, results are achieved by continued use and exercising tighter and tighter cinching to shape the body.
Balance is key; find a corset that balances comfort and effectiveness. You’d typically want a corset that’s slimming and not bulky but also has the correct amount of cinch that won’t cause pain or discomfort. The modern corset offers a wide range of designs that is versatile to all body shapes. There are plenty of articles that showcase corset designs for example, see Lace It Up | The Corset Trend.
Body Shaping with a Corset
A properly worn corset can transform your body into an instant hourglass figure. This is a godsend for those special occasions where you need to look a little extra special and why corsets are a favorite method of body shaping.
Anyone can benefit from a slimmer waist and this is the corset’s specialty. Corsets are constructed with a steel bone foundation that allows for the cinching of the waist and formation of curves around the hips and bust. Corsets, and similarly waist trainers, shape the body by moving floating ribs and temporarily shifting your organs. This also has a side effect of weight loss as the tight binding discourages you from eating too much.
Wearing a Corset
As a start, “season” your corset by wearing it snugly (not tight!) at first and wear it for 1.5 to 2 hours everyday to break it in. After a few days, gradually tighten the corset and again get used to the tightness for a few days before tightening again. Slow and gradual is the key here.
Most importantly, there’s no instance where “no pain, no gain” applies here. If wearing a corset causes pain, loosen or take it off immediately. Results will vary from person to person so it’s not wise to tolerate pain and injury for the sake of achieving a result that’s unlikely. Practice safe and sane corsetry always.
