Create A Sexy Shape Through Corsetry
Author: Amanda Cotterill

Corsetry has been a part of fashion since at least the 16th
century. While corsetry was once an expected daily activity,
however, corsets today are generally worn as costume pieces,
including as sexy underwear. The goal of a corset, both
historically and today, is to create a stunning hourglass
figure. Modern corsets are available in a wide range of styles,
fabrics and colors. Some are even appropriate as outerwear.

Corsets are similar to bustiers in both design and function.
The difference is largely one of degree. A bustier provides
gentle shaping and enhancement of a woman's natural shape. A
corset, however, can completely re-shape the figure, removing
inches from the waist and greatly accentuating the bust and
hips.

Historical corsets were worn every day and created very real
changes in a woman's physical shape. According to the Guinness
Book of World Records, the smallest waist size ever recorded was
13 inches. This was accomplished through years of wearing
tight-laced corsetry. Tight-laced corsets can, however, lead to
dangerous consequences such as changes to internal organs and
even broken ribs. Not all corsets were tight-laced, however, and
many women found the secure fit of a corset to improve posture
and even reduce back pain.

The modern use of a corset as sexy underwear or outerwear is
not likely to cause permanent changes to a woman's body.
However, a good corset that is properly fitted can easily remove
two to four inches from the waistline simply through reasonably
tight lacing. On a heavier woman, six inches can be achieved,
although this is difficult for thin women to achieve.

A true corset is made of a flexible material and contains
multiple strips of boning. Historical corsets often contained
real bone, although today's corsets usually substitute either
plastic or steel. Some corset tops of today mimic the look of
corsets without actual boning strips of any sort. A corset
generally extends from just under the bust to the top of the
hips, although many of today's sexy corsets extend over the
bust. Most corsets lace up the back, although some designs,
particularly corset tops, lace up the front instead. The front
is often closed with hook and eye or frog clips.

If your corset is an under-bust model, you can convert it into
an outerwear garment by adding a soft fitted shirt underneath.
Many women choose peasant style blouses with ruffled necklines,
inspired by Medieval and Renaissance fashions. A corset that
covers the bust, however, can be worn alone or with a jacket as
a sexy top for evening wear.

In order to achieve a waist-cinching effect, you will need a
corset that is exactly fitted to your size. Some corsetmakers
recommend buying a corset with the waist size that you hope to
achieve, such as a size 22 corset for a woman with a 24 inch
waist. However, if comfort is a concern you may want to purchase
a corset that is your size or even one size larger. Your waist
will not be cinched, but your bust and hips will still appear
enhanced.

Corsetry is currently popular as sexy womens underwear or
outerwear. You can find corsets with or without boning as well
as corset tops that mimic the look without actually cinching the
waist. Proper fit of a corset is important, so be sure to take
accurate measurements before purchasing your corset. Corsets are
available in a wide range of colors, fabrics and styles, so you
are certain to find one that is right for you.


About The Author: Amanda Cotterill has been involved in the
sexy lingerie market in the UK for many years. This article
outlines the benefits of women creating a sexy shape through
corsetry of the type shown on
http://www.maryjanelingerie.co.uk/corsets/. Please include this
credit if you use this article.