Corsets

A corsé is distinguished from a bustier or a girdle by only one thing: the underwire and the back drawstring, which allow the waist to be reduced in a real and adjustable way. Everything else, the lace, the satin, the front clips, is finished. If the garment does not have rigid temples or an adjustment system, you will have a beautiful piece that makes little impression, and it is advisable to know this before purchasing so as not to be disappointed.

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Corset, bustier and girdle

The corset has steel rods, eyelets and lacing, and its function is to shape the waist. The bustier is a structured garment that supports the chest and slims, but without real reduction capacity. The shapewear works by elastic compression and distributes, instead of sculpting. Any of the three can be worn under a dress, but only the corset changes the waist line markedly.

Comparison

Steel or plastic rods

The spiral steel rods curve in two directions and follow the body when moving, so they are what allow the garment to be worn sitting down without getting stuck. The flat steel rods go in the lacing area and prevent the back from creasing. The plastic ones are light and economical, they deform with use and bend when sitting. For occasional use under a dress, plastic is enough. For real reduction, steel.

Size is taken at the waist

Measure your natural waist, at the narrowest point, and subtract two to four inches: that's the corset size you're looking for. Subtracting more than ten centimeters from the entry is the most common mistake and ends in a garment that does not close or is impossible to wear. The back part should be left with a parallel separation of two to five centimeters between the edges of the cord; That gap is what allows adjustment later and not a size defect.

How to wear and adjust

Loosen the lace completely before putting it on, close the front clasp and then tighten from the center up and down, in short, alternating strokes. Never pull suddenly from one end. The first few times it is advisable to leave it looser than it could be closed: the fabric gives way with use and adjusting it too much on the first day deforms the garment and is uncomfortable. Half an hour the first time is enough to see how it behaves.

Usage time and common sense

A well-fitting corset should not prevent normal breathing, nor cause dizziness, tingling or pain in the ribs. If any of these symptoms appear, loosen the cord immediately. Eat lightly before wearing it for several hours and avoid sleeping with it on. If you have a respiratory, digestive or spinal condition, consult with a health professional first. Exclusive sale for people over 18 years of age.

Garment care

The corset does not go in the washing machine. Ventilate after each use and wipe dry or with a damp cloth in contact areas; Immersion washing oxidizes the rods and deforms the interlining. Keep it hanging or flat, never folded in half, because the fold marks the rods permanently. The cord can be washed separately and replaced when it loses firmness.

Discreet shipping from Lace & Luna

Orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging, with no reference to the contents on the outside, and the bank charge is just as discreet. Details are at embalaje discreto. We are a family store and in this category we look at the number of rods, the type of steel and the finishing of the eyelets before the stamping.

Under what clothes is it worn

A steel-wired corset draws its own line under fine fabrics, so it works best with full-bodied or visible garments, which is what satin and lace models are designed for. Girdles and bustiers without a rigid underwire do go unnoticed under a knit dress.

Frequently asked questions

What size corset do I need?

Your natural waist minus five to ten centimeters. Subtracting more than ten from the start usually ends in a garment that does not close or that cannot be worn.

What is the difference between a corset and a bustier?

The corset has rigid underwire and lacing, and reduces the waist. The bustier structures and supports the chest, but is not designed to significantly shape the waist.

How long can it be worn?

Start with half an hour and increase little by little. It should allow you to breathe normally. Release immediately if you experience dizziness, tingling or rib pain, and do not sleep with it on.

Steel or plastic?

Steel if you are looking for real reduction and repeated use. Plastic if you just want light structure under a dress, because it warps over time and bends when sitting.

Can it be washed in the washing machine?

No. Ventilate after each use and clean dry or with a damp cloth. Water oxidizes the rods and deforms the interior interlining.