The Skinny on The Corset

“The Skinny on The Corset”

The sexy and alluring corset has been worn by women for many centuries.The corset dates back many eras. Corsets have been used to shrink the waist and increase the bust.Many of the alluring women that are remembered today are mimicked from the Victorian Era’s of the 1830’s. The results of a sexy silhouette of a women that used corsets as staples in their wardrobes; which featured boning of whales, lace, or zippers in later years, were the sexy symbols of sex appeal that early movie stars used to attract ratings in early movies. Today, celebrities are bringing back this sexy yet intimate staple in movies but also as weight management for post baby bulges like Jessica Alba and hourglass figures like Kim Kardashian.

  Corsets can be either classy, flashy, or functional. Sexy and alluring corset- wearing gothic cleavage enhanced figures like Elvira and Morticia from the Addam's Family have been the sex symbols of the past. Burlesque performers use corsets as staples for their enticing performances.Brides- to- be use this garment as a pre-wedding slimming tool as well as a Romantic Victorian Wedding Dress when paired with a long tulle. Christina Aguilera was seen in numerous corsets in the musical movie Burlesque in 2010.

Ballerinas complete a classy look of a corset when paired with a tutu. This garment can be comfortably laced tight or zipped. It can be worn on top of a blouse or paired with a jean pant or rolled short like Emma Watson seen at the Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, England. This sexy tight fitted garment was used as a weight reducing therapy technique for many centuries.

The Chinese have also used this bondage method for centuries as well. Binding therapy is used to modify or shrink undesirable body parts. The corset when used as a body slimming tool is great way to slim down your tummy and increase the appearance of bust size when fitted correctly. To achieve the hourglass silhouette of Kim Kardashian one must find the right size corset .This can be achieved by properly measuring their current waist and order a size at least 4 inches smaller. The length of the torso is important. Some women have a short torso and some have a larger torso, thus making sure the torso size is correctly fitted is important as well. The measurement of the torso should be long enough to cover the torso length.

Spanx are used widely everyday as an effective shapewear like the corset but it is an undergarment. Corsets on the other hand are versatilely worn in many sexy and appealing ways such as fashion wear,outerwear, underwear, or shapewear. There are many celebrities that have been seen using this romantic vintage body shaping fashion statement. Jessica Simpson was seen in a racy red with black lace corset on stage. Megan Fox looked extremely sexy in her medieval renaissance corset dress.

Victoria Beckham also known as Posh Spice has been seen looking both sexy and classy wearing a corset paired with shiny black legging and heels for a Glamour Event. Kim Kardashian paired a black corset with a white skirt and white sash for Sean “Diddy” Combs Birthday Party Event. Who doesn't remember Madonna’s black and white corset with pointed bra, paired with a white button down and pinstripe pant and tie? Lady Gaga sported a corset paired with sexy black stockings to the CFDA Fashion Award Event in NYC.

Actress Charlize Theron arrived at the MTV Movie Awards in California wearing a stunning Gold and Black Corset with a black legging and high open toed heel. Carrie Underwood performed on stage at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas wearing a sexy corset paired with a black tulle pettiskirt. Britney Spears, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rihanna, and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger have all worn corsets as a sexy fashion statement. GET THE LOOK!!!

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