The halter top corsets are perfectly flattering on anyone, but especially helpful for curvy girls. Strapless dresses and corsets can sometimes create unflattering skin folds right above the armpits in the front. Halter top corsets really help that.
Underbust corsets are very easy to fit since it is just your waist it is cinching around. They can be worn with other lingerie, over slips, with bra and panty sets and even over a white button up shirt.
The Anatomy of a Corset:
Lacing and Snaps:
Usually, but not always they will snap up in the front somehow and then lace up the back. If you purchase a corset online it may come in pieces. Check out the first video below to see how to lace your corset (hint: it's not like a tennis shoe).
Modesty Panel:
Some corsets will have a flap on the back under the lacing. This is called a modesty panel. You can put it under the lacing so no skin shows or just fold it inside. It depends on how revealing you want to be.
Boning:
High quality corsets will have flexible steel boning encased into the construction. They used to be made out of whale bones! The boning will run vertical and gives support.How to lace a corset:
(These aren't the most professional videos, but she is very thorough and knowledgable. I embedded part one and part two here. I thought the next part was better shown on someone).
Update: the first two videos can't be embedded anymore, click on the link that appears when you try to watch them and you can see them on YouTube, sorry for the hassle, but they are worth watching anyway.)
How to put on a corset by yourself:
(a little more professional, but pretty cheesy)
Don't worry, if you can't get into your corset by yourself. We will help you at your boudoir photoshoot. My makeup artist and I are getting pretty experienced at corset lacing and snapping thigh highs into garters.
Corsets always look better if they are custom made. Contact my sister Becki:
http://www.beckidesigns.com/
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