Corset & Underbust Blog

Mio Destino has made a video detailing how to properly put a corset on - well worth watching

BOMBSHELL BABIES “The best thing to happen to corsets and garders since the art known as burlesque began”

“The BOMBSHELL BABIES” a nouveau cabaret , created and founded by original members of the PussyCat Dolls are arousing a great deal of excitement in the industry and public alike. Capturing a unique blend of then and now, the “Bombshell Babies” featuring Carmen Electra, bring pin-up to life.

Gracing stages around the world, they have made featured appearances on: The Mtv Australia Awards, The World Music Awards, “Last Call” with Carson Daly, NBC’s “Studio 60″, and LeSport Club in Monaco.

The “Bombshell Babies” embody the pulse of a new era of women!

Corestry for arms- Ax & Jewels have come up with the first ever corsetry for arms. The loose skin after weight loss and stubborn flab that just won’t go away can be firmed up with their targeted compression garments. The special knitted fabric sleeves also provide support after surgery by minimizing pain and swelling during the healing process.

Definitly a wardrobe wonder! However, I still prefer the traditional corset…..so much more elegant!

Vollers Corsets was founded in 1899 and has been producing fine, top of the line corsets for over a century. Vollers have a wide variety of designs, from fashion modern corsets to traditional corsets.

Vollers service is wonderful, you can have a corset made to measure, and they give you options on fabric choices and even alter it if need be. For a wide variety of Vollers corsets, Blouses, and Skirts and help and advice on sizing visit Mio Destino.

You may know everything there is to know about corsets or, like many, you may be confused about some of the terms related to corsets.  This guide explains the terms related to the wonderful world of corsets to settle any confusion.
Corset - A garment with boning that is used to shape or mold the body.  It waist cinches the wearer in at the waist to create an hourglass silhouette.  It is a constricting garment and should be worn tight for optimum effect.  Traditionally laces at the back and has a busk at the front.
Bustier Form fitting top that usually fastens at the back and accentuates the bust.   Many are strapless and can be attached to stockings or a garter belt.
Basque Similar to the bustier only longer and tighter fitting to the top of the hips.
Overbust Corsets that cover the bust.
Underbust/Waspie

Corsets that sit under the bust line.  Great for in the bedroom paired with a set of nipple tassels or as outerwear with a sexy shirt underneath.
Sweetheart Corset This has a heart shaped neckline and is great for women with a larger bust.
Victoriana Corset Has a neckline that is cut straight across the bust and is great for uplifting a smaller bust.
Burlesque Corset This type of corset has a scooped neckline that peaks at either side and is great for women with a larger chest.
Busk The rigid element of a corset at the centre front of the corset that must be fastened before the wearer is fully laced into the corset.  Generally made of steel the busk works similar to that of a hook and eye closure on a garment.
Eyelets The metal rings through which the lacing is threaded.
Lacing The strings at the back are referred to as lacing.  It is the lacing that is used to cinch the wearer in at the waist.

History of the Corset-Part 1

16th Century-18th Century

Corsets have a rich and fabulous history and have been a part of society for thousands of years.  This is the first of a series of blogs about the fascinating history of the corset.
The earliest corsets were called ‘payre of bodies’ and later ‘stays’.  The stays created a brilliant cleavage by flattening the bust and pushing the breasts up.  Emphasis was placed on the contrast between this and the flat bodice front with less interest in creating a small waist.  The stays had shoulder straps and the fabric flicked out at the bottom.
The mid 16th century saw corsets become commonly worn amongst women.  From this time to around 1860 corsets were made of stiff layers of linen with wooden busks that were inserted in a pocket at the front to keep the corset straight.

Stay tuned for the other parts…

Welcome to our fabulous new corset blog, where we shall regularly delve into the sensuous world of corsetry, bringing corset lovers everywhere the hottest updates.  Weather you’re a corset virgin or a burlesque queen, we’ll give you the best fashion tips, hot product reviews, celebrity gossip and guides on how to wear your sexy corset wardrobe in, out or about. We shall delight in assisting you to achieve the highest pleasure and enjoyment out of your devilish corsetry moments.  Enjoy!