Corsets and bustiers are very much fashionable again in 2010, it is no secret that the boom is mainly due to the popularity of celebrities like Rihanna and Lady GaGa. Celebrities know that the corset can achieve things no other garment can, they will reduce your waist instantly, improve your posture and confidence, can be eye-catching, glamorous and worn in many different ways.
But do I wear a corset top, basque or bustier lingerie? The answer to this is to define the difference between a corset top, basque and bustier. The corset top is an over garment which has the design form to sculpt the body into the hourglass shape. The bustier is an article of women’s clothing which can be worn as an undergarment or an over garment, depending on personal taste and the style.
The design of the bustier resembles the corset, although its design makes it less restrictive. The garment extends from the bosom to the waistline, and is lightly boned. A bustier has two primary features, the first function to offer support for the breasts, making the wearer more comfortable and creating cleavage, the second feature to shape the waistline slightly. Read more...