Historically, a corset is an article of clothing worn mostly by women who desired to emphasize a slim hourglass figure by physically reducing the waist.
photo courtesy wikipedia.orgThe appearance of a corseted body was thought to be visually pleasing but there were also serious health risks as a result of prolonged or incorrect wear, such as difficulty breathing and organ deformation.
photo courtesy aura.zaadz.comAlthough some women still practice wearing authentic corsets, most just prefer to wear clothing that mimics the visual effects they create.
Corset-style tops and dresses were recently seen on Charlize Theron at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, Victoria Beckham while promoting her dVB line on May 15 and Jada Pinkett Smith at the premiere of Kit Kittredge in New York on June 19.
Sarah Jessica Parker also wore a feathered corset in the Sex and the City Movie, Rihanna wore a dress with a corset-like bodice to the third annual “Cartier Love Day” Lighting Ceremony on June 19 and Heidi Klum wore a leather corset top at the opening of Trump International Hotel in Dubai on June 24.
photos courtesy justjared.com, zimbio.com and latimesblogs.latimes.comYou too can shape up with the corset-style clothing options below.
Esther Corset TopPrice: US$39.50
http://www.gbyguess.com/ProductDetails.aspx?style=R8320500&image=R8320500-MAJE&root_category|1952=WOMEN&category|1952=WOMEN&browse=1&rpt=Department.aspx&pt=ProductListing.aspx
DKNY Jeans Corset Seamed ShirtPrice: US$45.90
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2983143/0~2376788~6002242~6007533~6007560?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007560&P=3
Cargo JacketPrice: US$29.99
http://www.metrostyle.com/clothing/Cargo-Jacket.aspx?PfId=123890&DeptId=8760&producttypeid=1&pref=ps&PurchaseType=G
Stitch & Belt Sleeveless TopPrice: US$19.99
http://www.papayaclothing.com/shop/goods_detail.php?goodsIdx=2713
Grey Corset T-ShirtPrice: UK £12.00 (US$23.63)
http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&productId=735642&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=
Gathered Corset TopPrice: US$22.80
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=casual+tops&product%5Fid=2050737516&showBACK=OK
Mold Cup BustierPrice: US$13.99
http://www.mandee.com/nshop/product.php?view=detail&groupName=&productid[]=MD-M01321012799459&startColor[]=&dept=keyword&sale=
Tripp Green Plaid Ruffle Strap CorsetPrice: US$42.00
http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028527&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442172401&bmUID=1214198572937
Corset DressPrice: US$34.99
http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=8U-210633&cgname=OSKEYCLOZZZ&rfnbr=3198
i have a corset, but i confess that is not easy to wear in a modern way...
ReplyDeletea kiss!
LOVE the lingerie look dorothy perkins top!
ReplyDeleteI love VB's one. So sexy and stylish.
ReplyDeleteI can only rarely make myself wear a corset myself, though. I find it really uncomfortable and too pretentious as a rule. If I had the life of VB, though *lol*
give me a corset that deforms organs any old day!!!
ReplyDeleteps - the 'man meat' video went above and beyond and I loved itxxx
I love love loved that top on jada when I first saw the pic... and that forever21 black one is just my style!
ReplyDeleteGreat corset collage! I tried one on once and I looked like a boy trying on a corset. haha.
ReplyDeleteI love the corset dress that Izabel Goulart is wearing!
ReplyDeletei am in LOVEEE with that corset dress from Victoria Secret. It looks super. Thanks for tagging me, danz!!! Ill get to it asap.
ReplyDeletehey those are cute..........do they have my size. LOL (2x)
ReplyDeleteHi danz-excellent post!! I'm too little to fill a corset, but I adore the look! Love SJP and Victoria Beckhams!
ReplyDeleteand it makes it look so much better too. wow
ReplyDeletethis is nice and educative for me. I Learn from ure blog.
Wow! There are so many, and they're cheaper than I thought! I've always wanted one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat gathered corset from F2 is lovely! Also we have a bunch at Trashy.com that are sooo cool and we can also custom make some!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Again a very informative and great posts. I've said that before, but I can't help to admire you and all the work you put to make your posts.
ReplyDeleteI really like the corpet look, there are some pictures from the stuff you pick that I really love.
I would like to try one... but never saw any here.
xoxox
i love the plaid dress. did you see that lady on oprah who wore a corset all the time and now has a 17 in waist?
ReplyDeleteCorsets are beautiful! Thank you for your comprehensive info and gorgeous pictures! I really adore them... SJP looks very elegant yet still urban slick in that feather one... I love it!
ReplyDeleteP.S. your comments always always make me smile xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I looooove corsets!
ReplyDeletei.need.to.find corsets that will enhance my (flat) figure! haha i know, id look like a surfboard in them.. but i love them! :):) who cares right? (or maybe donning something like what victoria is wearing then?) also loving rihanna there! :)
ReplyDeleteps. abt the song, i think its still bob marley who originally sang it? but i cant find the original version.. so maybe im wrong? :)
I love the idea of a corset look. Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteDanz! How are you? I really do love corsets, but I'm lacking in the 'chest department' and wish I had just enough to make it look super sexy.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, mon cherie! <3 you!
I'm crazy about corsets.
ReplyDeleteLove corsets, they hold everything in place! The white one is a beauty and a steal. Thanks for your very nice comment!
ReplyDeleteI looooove Vicky Becks in hers!
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I've never really been a fan of the corset, and now I'm slightly glad I didn't live in a time when everyone wore corsets because I don't think my organs can squish that much!
ReplyDeleteDelicious post, and loving that you added the history of the look. I have been "collecting" bustier pics for some time now, and it is always wonderful to see where you and I overlap in our aesthetic :)
ReplyDeletewow..love the belt on the the white shirt and the floral skirt!it is so good!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourites....Corsets rule!!
ReplyDeleteohh dear the ilustration scared the hell out of me....
ReplyDeletethe organ deformation pic is so disturbing! but the your corset related picks are very nice of course hehe
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