Plus Size Strapless Corsets
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Plus size strapless corsets make a sexy addition to any lingerie collection for women ready to celebrate their curves, and they double as a foundational garment to wear with a strapless gown for that special occasion.
The Corset's Newfound Popularity
Corsets have been around since ancient times. The corset reemerged on the fashion scene after WWII and fell from popularity again in the 60s. Today's corsets are not intended to modify the figure like their historical counterparts as much as they are designed to enhance it. An all-in-one girdle or long-line bra can do that, too, but a strapless corset provides an aura of sexy elegance and gives you the support you need when wearing a strapless dress or blouse.
When the corset fell out of grace as a foundational garment, it garnered a stigma as being "dirty" and was looked upon as a sign of suppression. While the corset is still clearly part of fetish clothing, that stigma has been erased for today's corset wearers. Today, the corset is a sign of femininity, and plus size strapless corsets are worn not only as lingerie or an undergarment, but also for the Goth look when it is worn as an outer garment.
Where to Buy Plus Size Strapless Corsets
If you want to add a strapless corset to your wardrobe but don't want to visit a brick and mortar store to try them on, the Internet offers a wide selection of sites where you can peruse various styles, colors and fabrics to find exactly what you're looking for. The following sites bring the shopping experience into the privacy of your home:
Custom Made Corsets
If you're looking for something uniquely you, another consideration is to order a custom made corset designed specifically for you. This allows you to choose the features you prefer and guarantees a perfect fit. For example, if you'd rather use a zipper rather than a hook 'n eye closure, you can do that. You can even create the look of a hook 'n eye closure but with a hidden zipper design.
Other features to consider include:
- Fabric that stretches
- Underwire cups
- Boned stays or something more flexible
- Detachable straps (this gives you the option for straps or strapless depending on what you wear)
- Detachable garters
Measuring for a Strapless Corset
Before you buy your corset, it is important to take your measurements, if you want to get the right fit. Nothing is worse than a strapless corset that feels like it is sliding down, not to mention that crude tug-to-keep-it-in-place maneuver needed to prevent a wardrobe malfunction. For accurate measurements, it is best to have someone else do the measuring.
Steps to Measure for Corset Fit
- Hips: Stand with feet together (heels touching). This provides the right stance for a true hip measurement. Measure at the fullest part of the buttocks. This differs from one body type to another.
- Bust: Measure the biggest part of the bust as well as under the bust. Be careful not to allow the tape measure to slip in back or you will not get an accurate measurement.
- Waist: Measure the "natural" waistline where your back curves in. Don't suck in your stomach and hold your breath when measuring because the measurement will result in a corset that fits too snug or may not fit at all.
- Torso: Measure the length from the root of the bust to the hips. Not every torso is the same length. Some people have longer legs and others have longer torsos. This measurement is essential for corsets that fit comfortably and look good.
- Write down your measurements. Don't count on your memory. It could mean the difference between a corset that fits and one that drags down the bust or pinches.
Take your time to measure and shop for the fit that flatters your every curve. The extra steps will make slipping into your corset a pleasurable experience.
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