They can protect the back from the laces and make a corset look a good fit even though it is maybe too small but they do add bulk to the waist. Some like the look of laces next to the skin. It is a matter of choice

Corset Modesty Flaps. Good or Bad. Many well made corsets do not have modesty flaps. The corset purists prefer the lines of lacing against the skin but for many this proves uncomfortable and can look a little odd. It is a matter of opinion. Certainly, if the gap at the back of the corset is over 3 inches then a modesty flap can give a more complete look to the ensemble from the rear. The difficulty with modesty flaps is they are at the key point of the working mechanics of th

Corset swivel hinge closures Now we are getting decorative, practical and a truly charming engineering solution. If you are wanting a smooth contour under a dress these corsets are not for you. The swivel hinge closures are bulky and almost by design and made to be worn as outerwear for all to see. Very popular with steampunk and pirate enactors the posts are drilled to take the locking pin into the top edge once passed through a metal ring. Tricky to locate at first the pins

Corset Zip Closures We are looking at corset closures and know the traditional busk clip fittings provide a great system for your corset. They can be a little tricky and are odd to the standard new corset wearer. So how about zip fastening. These can be easy to put on, the laces are loosened and the zip can be zipped up before the lacing is tightened. The problem is the zip cannot withstand a high side force of the pressure sustained by a tightly laced corset. Unless the zip

Busks To cover or not cover? A simple corset has two options of busks. Not the mechanism but whether they are exposed or covered. The simple busk cover is a fold of fabric over the top of the busks. This gives a smooth appearance but can be a little bulky at the front of the corset. A similar problem to modesty flaps, they can add bulk to an item of clothing trying to reduce the profile of the waist. Clean simple lines are corsets without busk covers. It also gives the added

Today we will look at Busks. Victorian corsets have a feature no other item of clothing has. The simple steel busk is an engineers dream. On one side is a pin with a large head and on the other is a hook tapered to a slot. This simple device on the front of a corset can be hooked on to the pin and when under tension will not come off. Care must be taken when initially tightening the corset as these busks work best under tension and are likely to slip of the pins when the cors

Simple underbust corset can increase your figure and get you noticed

No pain no gain!

It is never easy to keep a trim figure but a steel boned Victorian corset can help. Any questions, please ask.

Engineering meets fashion.

If you have a dream then follow it. Try all you can to make it a success. We are looking back over 30 years of running our own business. Every year was a challenge and in 1995 very few had heard of the internet, facebook did not exist and not many people had a mobile phone. We printed catalogues and as time passed we created a web site and worked hard. We worked hard not only on our business but had to supplement our income by taking on other jobs. These varied from Postmistr

If you want a great new figure for the new year then a corset is going to help and we can advise. If not then ok.

A Snug cuddle from your corset is the way to go in 2026

Weight loss injections like Mounjaro , Wegovy , and Saxenda are gaining popularity for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. However once you have lost weight can you use a corset to control your waist. Of course you can!

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VOLLERS RED SATIN UNDERBUST S TEEL LACE UP CORSET 30 IN WAIST SIZE 14 TO 16 This is a Victorian inspired corset with steel busks and lace up back for an hourglass figure. It has stunning red satin finish with black trim details so could be used as part of a wedding outfit, re enactment or Victorian fancy dress or nights in. The corset is made in a polyester and cotton fabric and adjusted at the back with 14 pairs laced eyelets and at the front with 5 pairs of steel busks. The

When taking off the corset the temptation is to unclip the busks when the lacing is still tight. Some busks will come open but then the pressure and tension is transferred to the ones still closed. This can cause bending of the steel busk and damage to the pins. Ensure the lacing is free of tension before opening the front of the corset. Tell tale signs of a corset taken off too early are bent busks in the middle section of the corset.

Victorian corsets have a feature no other item of clothing has. The simple steel busk is an engineers dream. On one side is a pin with a large head and on the other is a hook tapered to a slot. This simple device on the front of a corset can be hooked on to the pin and when under tension will not come off. So to put on a corset first you have to loosen the laces. The knot at the bottom of the corset should not be touched. That is not the way in. The two loops of lace from the

Waist reduction is a way to get a new figure for 2026. It will take some time and dedication but wearing a corset will help.

Have a great 2026!