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Corset tops spiked in demand after the second season of Bridgerton came out late last spring. Almost a year later, corsets and bodices still dominate the fashion scene—and we’re still waiting on the next season of our favorite regency-era show.
Corset tops effortlessly blend into many aesthetics, from dark academia and Victorian gothic to the cottage-core and regency-core style trends. They come in many variations, making them a popular wardrobe must-have. Here are some styling tips for pulling off the corset top and how to make the most of this versatile fashion item.
Pair it with high-waisted bottoms
A signature feature of many corset tops is their tapered bottom. It creates an hourglass illusion that makes the waist look slimmer and the hips bigger. Pairing corset tops with high-waisted pants or skirts creates a seamless transition in your outfit. It also defines your hourglass figure.
High-waisted bottoms taper your waist and highlight your hips, just as corsets do. Combining these two flattering shaping mechanisms gives you a head-to-toe look that accentuates your curves and generates a distinct hourglass outline.
Style it as a top layer
Corsets started out as an undergarment. Now, as it becomes a popular vintage trend taking over 2023, it takes center stage as a stylish top layer. Wearing your corsets over button-downs, T-shirts, and dresses adds detailing and shape to your outfit.
Photo: Instagram.com/Apet_modella Whether or not the front lacing on your corset top is functional, the criss-cross detailing of the straps offers an aesthetic appeal. The boning (real or fake) of corsets further adds shape and detailing to your look, making it a great top layer to many outfit ensembles.
Play up the flirtation
Corsets offer a lot of surprising benefits, including breast support. It provides a little bit of lift, taking some weight off your back and chest and adding a form to your breasts. With its roots in lingerie, many corset tops and bodices produce a sexy, flirty look that accentuates your figure and shows off your chest.
Play up the flirtation and add heat to your outfit with other sexy wardrobe pieces, like mini skirts, form-fitted dresses, leather pants, and heels. Putting together a bunch of flirty and sexy garments creates the ultimate going-out look.
Keep things traditional and whimsical
On the opposite end of the corset’s flirty styling capabilities is a more traditional and whimsical look. The structure of the corset allows you to wrap yourself in loose-fitted garments in a more flattering way.
Instead of matching corsets with other form-fitted apparel, style them with flowy pieces. A corset over a long sleeve billowy dress gives you a classic, whimsical, fairytale look that’ll transform you into a storybook princess.
Corsets allow you to explore and experiment with a range of fashion elements. Learning how to style corset tops and playing around with different looks allows you to reap the benefits of a versatile fashion must-have. It enhances your wardrobe with a multifaceted styling piece. Try out some of these corset styling tips and relish the joys of getting creative with fashion.
