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Rock Concert

Some of my favorite dates have merged two of my passions. Live bands and being out with the man I love. This is the perfect time to don something sexy and fun. Paired this beautiful black corset with chain detail, black skinny jeans, black leather boots and, of course, a classic leather motorcycle jacket. This look is both versatile and alluring.

*Hint: Make sure that your jeans are not overly or uncomfortably tight around the waistband, because it can cut into your hip. This makes the corset not fit as well if it was unobstructed. Excessive restriction on your natural waist can cause issues as well. So ensure you are starting with clothing that fits properly, before lacing up.

Click Here: Black Brocade Corset

-Daisy

Pretty in Pink

Some dates just implore us to bring our inner girlie girl out to play. Corsets can portray a variety of preferences and your own individual personality. Make a statement with a retro pink gingham corset, black, rolled skinny jeans, some sweet, pink pumps and a whimsical hat.

*Hint: When wearing new high heels, make sure to scuff the bottoms to avoid slipping on smooth surfaces. I typically walk out to some asphalt and “do the twist” much to the delight of my neighbors, who no doubt question if I’ve gone round the bend and admire my extensive shoe collection..

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Pink Gingham Corset
Pink Pumps

-Daisy

A Night Out Dancing

The Red Floral Corset Dress is perfect for a night out with your sweetheart dancing. Its light, flirty and romantic with its full circle skirt and feminine lines. Here I paired it with a red petticoat, some sexy black heels and side-swept hair for a wearable “Rockabilly” look.

*Hint: make sure when you are performing any activity that you avoid slippage. After you put your corset on, look in a mirror and raise your arms above your head and confirm that there are no visible choice bits. If you do find this to be an issue (happens to me) invest in some wardrobe tape or fashion tape and use a small piece on the front of your corset just above your highest point in the bust line. This should help to keep the ladies under wraps.

Click here: Red Floral Corset Dress

-Daisy

The incredible mystique that corsets create can seem unobtainable to the average person. I am often approached by women who ask me, “What would I wear that with?” My answer is always the same “everything.” Corsets are for everyone, and anyone can find the beauty and create the magic illusion of the timeless hourglass figure.

With love in the air and Valentine’s Day fast approaching I found a few beautiful corsets, and over the next few weeks I will pair them and dress them up and down, from a dinner date to lunch with the ladies. I will also include tips and tricks to help you find the right look and level of comfort from beginner to expert.

-Daisy

The holidays are a time for food, family and friends. It can be a fantastic whirlwind of fun and also stressful, hectic and tiring. One of the items typically on the docket is what to wear to that holiday party. The big gathering of family that you see mostly online or the cocktail party “the ex” and everyone you know is going to attend. So, no pressure.

Time to hurry, shop, clean, cook and work. The thought of figuring out what fantastic look you will require in order to feel confident at your holiday party can be overwhelming. When wearing a corset, you get that kick that adds a sexy look you need to let go and enjoy your evening. Whether you wear it under for a sheath, as a top or over a shirt or dress to create a beautiful silhouette, you might be thinking “so how do I actually do that?”

This blog post is the answer. There will be a few options to help you find the perfect corset outfit. Once you find yours, please make sure you post them on social media and tag True Corset. We love to see what our customers create.

1. This overbust corset with a jacket and jeans.

This look is perfect for the casual party or the out on the town. It’s dressed without overdressed and has the jacket to ensure that additional confidence for the newer corset wearer. Perfect for jeans. Cozy it up with a bright blazer to add color.

Shown here: the Black Cord & Silver Steel Boned Swing Busk Overbust Corset.

2. Sheath dress –

This classic look works for almost any figure. Either you got this wardrobe foundation to create this shape, or your waist training has paid off and you want to show off all your hard work. This look is an incredible and classic ensemble.

Shown here: the Nude Steel Boned Lace & Power Mesh Cincher

3. Overbust corset paired with a pencil skirt.

This outfit makes the ultimate entrance into any gathering. It will turn heads and gain attention. The stunning lines of the longer skirt embrace and celebrate our curves! This can be mixed up with a miniskirt and boots or a flared circle skirt and kitten heels. It gets that MEOW, right now.

Shown here: the Green Silk steel boned corset & black pencil skirt

4. An Underbust Steel Boned corset over a dressy top

This is a well-loved, go-to look for many corset enthusiasts. It shows off those curves, but is still reserved and highly feminine. Add a collared shirt for a preppy look.

Shown here: Long Skulls & Roses Steel Boned Corset Cincher

5. Underbust Steel Boned corset over a sweater dress.

We all have the pretty sweater dress we would love to wear, but are unsure if it’s dressy enough. Try adding something as simple as a waist cincher, and it makes the dress perfect to attend almost any occasion.

Shown here: Waist Training Tightlacing Long Corset cincher in Black

Corsets turn heads and can make you feel confident. Celebrate your holidays with your best curviest and sexiest you.

By Daisy Fromkin - Arts & Entertainment Writer

Hello fellow corset lover's!

So I'm happy to report I've completed three months of corset training! I feel like it's been a big accomplishment. It's very rewarding to look in the mirror and noticing how small your waist has become. It hasn't been easy. There were days that I wanted to use any and every excuse to not put on that corset.

At the three month mark, and again it's amazing to see the progress I've made. The first couple of months I had questioned myself, asking what anyone would have. Is this really going to work? Will I see progress? Will my hard work pay off? And I can say without a doubt, yes! It did.

I started out my training at a size 30 corset. And after only three months, I'm ready to move down a size. I've lost almost two inches in my waist. I couldn't happier

So, what's the next step? That would be taking the next size down in corset. Increasing the time worn and continue to shrink my waist.

Stephanie

This season you can embrace your love of corsets while still celebrating the hottest trends of the season. Here are five stunning looks that graced the AW15 catwalks.

Monochrome

The love of monochrome has been around for a few seasons and is set to stay. The combination of striking black and white elements has a timeless elegance to it, and suits every complexion. Monochrome is beautifully versatile, being as appropriate for office wear as it is for social occasions. Monochrome is the perfect basis for a capsule wardrobe, and investing in monochrome items means you will get plenty of wear out of them. Even when the monochrome trend fades, you can still mix white and black items in with the rest of your wardrobe.

To achieve this look, wear our Long Satin Overbust Ivory Steel Corset with a slinky black pencil skirt such as our Long Black Duchess Satin Pencil Skirt and a sexy bolero such as our Black Taffeta Fitted Bolero Shrug Top.

Remember to finish your monochrome look off with the right accessories to complete the look. Our Patent Rounded Toe Platform Pumps in Black with White Contrast are the perfect way to complete this look.

Pinstripe is another stunning way to interpret this look. We have a selection of black and white pinstripe corsets, skirts, corset dresses and shoes.

Scarlet

Red is the perfect colour to see you through the autumn and winter months. Wearing a bold shade of scarlet will give you an air of confidence, and is an unspeakably seductive and powerful colour. Hot red has been on trend for many seasons now, but it still featured strongly on the AW15 catwalks. Marni, Christian Dior and Hermes were amongst the designers who opted for a bold shade of scarlet this season.

Embrace the trend for scarlet seduction with our elegant Red Taffeta Corset Dress with Red Corset team with a pair of striking red heels and a red lipstick for a glamorous look. If head-to-toe red isn't your style then you can still be on trend in a far more subtle way. Wear red statement shoes or boots with a little black dress on an evening out. Our Red Satin Shoes with Beautiful Diamontes or Red Suede Button Detail Ankle Boots are perfect for this.

Mini-skirts

Every season the top designers give us a variety of skirt lengths to choose from. For autumn and winter 2015, the key skirt lengths are just below the knee or a 1960's style mini-skirt. Our circle skirts fall to just below the knee, for a demure look, as do our pencil skirts. However, it is our mini-skirts that are the most flirtatious and packed with personality. If you want to stay achingly on trend then our Black & White Stripe Short Pencil Skirt benefits from being the hottest length, as well as exhibiting the coveted monochrome look.

Our Black Cotton Short Pencil Skirt is a wardrobe staple, as it goes with everything. Wear it with this season's oversized jacket and a pair of long boots, for a chic and fashionable look.

Layering

DKNY, Prada, Stella McCartney and Gucci all unleashed their models onto the AW15 catwalks in a collection of layered outfits. The laissez-faire, 'just threw it on' effect may look effortlessly simple but it actually takes a little thought to get it exactly right. The beauty of this look is that you don't need to buy a whole new wardrobe to achieve it. Simple mix textures, colours and styles together to create a whole new look.
Corsets are ideal for layering. Wear your corset under a silky sheer blouse and top with a woollen cardigan and oversized jacket. Wear with fitted trousers and boots. Opt for a corset in an interesting fabric to create a rich palette of texture. Our Genuine Cowhide Leather Steel Boned Corset in Black is perfect for this, and leather is one of this season's hottest fabrics.

Alternatively, opt for something precious such as our Green Silk Dita Steel Boned Corset or Red Leaf Brocade Steel Boned Corset with Black Satin. Brocade is massive right now thanks to designers such as Marc Jacobs and Erdem featuring this luscious fabric in their AW15 shows.

Wearing your corset as part of your casual look, means you will get so much more wear out of it. A corset can be ideal for clubbing and parties, elegant evening wear or teamed with a fitted pair of jeans and a cropped leather jacket it can look laidback while still oozing an air of sophistication.

Victoriana

There was a deliciously Gothic vibe to a lot of the AW15 collections, meaning the corset is one of the hottest wardrobe essentials this season. Givenchy, Alexander McQueen and Simone Rocha were amongst those who exhibited exquisitely dark Victorian-inspired creations.

Our Steampunk range is the best way to interpret this style. Though ruffles, frills and lace detailing are also immensely hot right now. Our Waist Cinching Satin Under The Bust Rouge Trixi Corset or Black Duchess Satin Lilah Steel Boned Corset are perfect for this look.

Team with our Black Bustle Skirt with Lace and one of our boleros for a taste of Victoriana glamour. Wear boots with button detail such as our Over The Knee Black Matt Button Detail Boots.

Using corsets to interpret current trends, means that you can look achingly chic and fashionable while still projecting your personality and wearing clothes that make you stand out. Corsets are ideal fashionwear, as they shape your curves and give your outfit structure while looking unspeakably elegant and glamorous. So why not pick out a corset that ticks all of the boxes this season? Something that is bang on trend, but a far throw from the typical High Street wear that everyone else will be seen in.

If you want to look wonderful in your new corset, then how about prepping your waist in advance with a faja?

No idea what a faja is? Then prepare to be enlightened! Faja is actually Spanish for ‘wrap’ and in the past, it is a garment that has been used by cosmetic surgery patients to reduce swelling after surgery and to ensure a nice neat waist. However, you don’t need to go down the surgical re-construction route as faja’s are now used by women worldwide to help them obtain a wonderfully curvy body with a clinched waist.

Wear your faja

So how does the modern day miss use a faja? The great news is that they are now produced under the guise of a ‘waist trainer’ or a gym/sports oriented waist clincher. Made famous by many celebrities, they can help reduce your weight and re-train your waist to look good. Remember the old fashioned corsets that your mums and grandmothers wore? Well they knew a thing or too as wearing this type of garment day after day really does change your shape.

You can wear your waist trainer anywhere; choosing to show it off or cover it up. The more active you are whilst wearing it, the more of a difference it will make.

So how does it work?

Like an old-fashioned binder, once it is fitted around your waist, an immediate compressed effect is felt. You may feel hot and sticky for a while until you get used to it, but just remind yourself that it is working on your fat cells and coaxing toxins and impurities to sweat it out as you perspire.

To give maximum impact, most waist trainers are made from natural latex rubber overlaid with cotton to give a nice look. There is also cotton lining which helps keep you comfy as it prevents the latex sticking to your skin. Fully boned and flexible, you fasten it with hooks and an eye, gradually moving inwards to the smaller size as your waist begins to take shape.

Flaunt your faja!

Waist trainers come in all shapes and sizes and you can choose from something very plain to wear at the gym or something with a more detailed design if you want to flaunt your faja.

As always, use your waist trainer carefully and sensibly. It may feel uncomfortable to begin, but don’t rush the process. Get used to the feel of it before you start the tightening process. Slow is good. You may even find that because your tummy area is restricted, you cut down on how much you eat. The other thing about wearing a faja is that you will immediately feel and look very feminine and sexy. Obtaining a great shaped waist has never looked so good or been so much fun!

Many customers are unsure about how to put their corset on.

When we looked online for guides on how to put on your corset, the ones we found were confusing. So we teamed up with Waist'D Magazine and created this simple guide, to help you put on your corset.

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It has been a month since I started waist training so I thought I'd update you all on how it is going. It's has been a fun learning curve.

I've gradually noticed some physical changes from wearing my waist training corset and there are some adjustments I've had to get used to.

The noticeable changes are :
My rib cage has become more flexible, adapting to my corset and allowing me to pull in my waist tighter.
My natural figure is starting to contour to an hourglass silhouette even without my corset.
My tummy also seems to be a bit flatter.

The adjustments I have had to get used to are :
My body is getting used to my constant corset wear but I find I have in-prints on my skin from the boning of the corset. They go away fast, especially if you massage the area, so it is not a problem, but it is something I am getting used to. I'm hoping over time they will stop appearing.
When I am sitting for long periods of time, while wearing my corset, it's wonderful to have the extra back support. But it is not uncommon to have a bit of skin being pinched, below where my corset ends. When this becomes uncomfortable I've found it's better to loosen the bottom half of the laces, instead of taking it off all together.

I'm pleased with my progress having increased my daily wear to about 6 hours a day. I've even been taking some short naps, with my corset on.

Happy lacing,
Stephanie