Designs and Styles of Corset Dresses

There are many designs and styles of corset dresses that you can wear. In this post we are going to discuss all about corset dresses and what you can pair them with.

Pretty corset strapless wedding dress

Corsets were very popular in the Victorian period and they were worn as undergarments to accentuate the figure. Nowadays, corsets have seen a revival and they are no longer relegated to lingerie. Corsets are worn as outer wear in various avatars like corset tops and corset dresses. Even corset wedding dresses are much preferred by the modern bride, as it helps to give a beautiful silhouette and hide any problem areas.

Couture Silk Detail Corset Dress Images

Corset dresses come in many different designs and styles that make it ideal for wearing them to a variety of occasions. The best thing about corset dresses is that it helps to define your figure and give your bust a subtle lift. It also helps to hide a flabby tummy. These dresses are generally made with fabrics like good quality Duchess satin, brocade, jacquard, raw silk and lace. These fabrics have some amount of stretchability which is ideal for making such dresses. Purchasing a dress that is well-fitting and not too tight is essential for the dress to look elegant.

Victorian Showgirl Corset Dress Gallery

What you wear with your corset dress is as important as the choosing the dress itself. Just as the right accessories can enhance the dress and make you look fabulous, the wrong choices can easily make you look tacky. Corset dresses with pencil skirts should be worn with either metallic ballet flats or cute kitten heels for the most elegant look. You can also accessorize it with an oversized envelope clutch and multi-layered chains. Strapless corset dresses can be worn with boyfriend jacket, booties and statement necklace for an elegant and sophisticated look.

bebe double layer strapless satin corset dress

Corset dresses can give your body a slimming silhouette and enhance your curves. Corset dresses with tutu are also quite popular and many designers offer a range of such dresses. Strapless formal corset dresses in lace and satin, looks elegant on both the bride as well as the bridesmaid. Corset dresses are fashion clothing that are here to stay and this season you can create quite an impact by wearing them.