Glamorous
- Luxurious - Unique
For the
discerning corset lover, from beginners to experts.
Corsets;
the word conjures up vintage images of stiffly brocaded Elizabethans,
elegant Edwardians and starched Victorians, burlesque Moulin rouge ruffles,
wild west saloon girls, and a host of other feminine archetypes.And
yet, most people will only really be familiar with the high street equivalent,
the bustier or basque. Our corsets are quite different. None stretch,
heavy duty fabrics encase steel bones. That's right, we use metal! You
can imagine that this means they make a huge difference to your shape.
Our most curve enhancing styles can take 6 inches off your waist, without
damage to the corset or yourself - and yes, you can still breathe! Corsets
mould themselves to your body over time, so we would always recommend
practicising wearing your new corset a few times before wearing it all
day.
Corsets are often worn for special occasions - weddings, proms, balls,
formal events, concert performances, burlesque shows, and sometimes
just because once women try them they love the shape!
We hold the largest stock of corsets anywhere in the UK; thousands of
styles and colour inhabit our shop, with the potential for millions
to be made to your exact specifications. For the most perfect fit, you
can even come in and have a corset made to measure!
To help
you find you way round our extensive collection, we have divided the
corsets into sections.
'Basic Corsets' includes both overbust
and underbusts in plain fabric and sleek styles, suitable for the beginner,
those on a budget, or looking for an everyday wear option. We can also
use these as the baseline for some of our unique creations, made by
adding trims, swarovski's, ribbons, bows and so on.
'Corsets with Straps' contains
all our corsets with straps, halter-ties, shawls and sleeves, which
are popular for formal events, and amongst mature customers who might
prefer a little more coverage and a more elegant, modest appearance.
'Specialist Corsets' are for experienced corset wearers who want a very
pronounced corseted shape. You need to have worn corsets for a while
before you try these.
'Burlesque Corsets' features Moulin
Rouge-style pieces ideal for performers or cabaret patrons. Don't forget
to look in our burlesque lingerie section for mix and match pieces for
a full outfit!
'Gothic Corsets' hearkens back to our
alternative fashion origins in Camden, and displays the best in dramatic
corsets perfect for any gothic princess.
The 'Prom corset' section features
corsets for which we have matching fitted, flared and ballroom skirts
to create a beautiful and distinctive ballgown. This section is also
great for other formal events where a pulled together, black tie/white
tie or dinner jacket dress code is called for.
Finally, the 'Wedding Corsets' section
which contains not only pieces perfect as part of a wedding gown, but
also honeymoon and bridal lingerie corsets; don't forget to scroll down
the page for advice on bridal outfits.
