Most people In Britain,
especially women, know of fashion guru Gok Wan, best known for his hit TV show
‘How To Look Good Naked’, which helps women with dressing to suit their size
and shape. But what if women don’t know how to dress for their size and shape?
Well, there are some alternatives, one of which being the resurgence of the
corset!
The wearing of corsets has,
in recent years, made a huge impact once again on the fashion industry and
has become a sought after item for many women looking for a fashionable, sexy
look. Wearing underwear as outerwear has become a key style statement as seen
on many celebrities such as Rihanna, Madonna, and Katy Perry, and in several
A/W 2011 catwalk shows becoming a key part of a look which fashionable, stylish
women seem keen to emulate! Traditionally worn as an undergarment, the corset
has a lot of advantages. It pushes the bust up and the waist in, giving an
hourglass effect to even a boyish figure while also holding a curvier
shape giving women of all shape's and sizes more confidence in their
appearance.
Corsets are not just good for
making a women look and feel beautiful and sexy however; wearing a
corset is also extremely good for posture. A corset can support the back,
which can be particularly helpful if having to sit down on a chair
for long hours, ideal for a woman perhaps working in an office. Not only is it
great for posture, but, regularly wearing a corset can result in permanent inch
loss giving a smaller, neater waistline, something most women aspire to!
A well-made corset is a
specialist piece of clothing, and so does have to be cared for as such. If
cared for correctly, a corset can last a lifetime! A corset should never
be cleaned in a washing machine, as this could severely damage it. After
wearing the corset, air it out, away from direct sunlight as this could make it
fade, if there is a stain, then gently dab with a sponge, anything else could
damage the fabric or rust the bones, and finally, occasionally, bring the
corset to a dry cleaners, but make sure that they are experienced in dry
cleaning corsets as they could damage it if they don’t treat it with the loving
care such a well made garment deserves.
An important point to
remember, is when first putting on a corset, don’t do it up very tight, let it
mould into your shape after a short period of time. If a corset is done up to
tight, too soon, it will not only feel uncomfortable but even a sneeze could
destroy the front structuring and never use a metal hangers as this could cause
rust!
A corset can supplement the
delightfulness, beauty and elegance of a woman, all reasons why corsets have
been popular for so long, and no doubt, they will not be going out of fashion
any time soon!
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