A Brief History of the Corset

Corsets have been a celebrated fashion item for hundreds of years. They are usually worn to shape the body for creative purposes. However most modern corsets are designed to copy the style of traditional corsets without actually acting as one. Most contemporary corsets do not have much effect on the shape of the wearer. The most elaborate types of corset are usually made by a corset maker and are especially for for the individual person.
On selecting a possible a corset it is very important that you take these steps to make sure that you get the optimum use from your purchase.

1. If your going to be wearing your corset for long periods then avoid tight fitting items that will be rather uncomfortable and affect your breathing.

2. Why are you wearing a corset? Is it for slimming your figure? You should consider an item with steel boning and seaming.

3. Choose your fabric wisely. Corsets are available in many different types of materials. Satin is highly popular and available in a large amount of colours. For the plus-size lady, Leather can be a lot more comfortable as it can stretch to fit your curves.

4. Corsets are fabulous for enhancing your cleavage, no matter what your size. An over-bust corset supports the bust and give the illusion of an ample bust. The girl with a bigger bust ought to consider an under-bust corset as this option would be much more comfortable but can minimise the bust-line.

5. Corsets are usually made to either bra of waist size. It is important to have a true measurement as to avoid any future uncomfort.

6. Take into account your height when purchasing an over bust corset because if you are tall then you might need a "long" version.

There are a huge amount of corset retailers out there and it is wise to visit a few before making your last choice.