Corsets were not just made for voluptuous women; voluptuous women were made for corsets as well! If the word corsets make you ‘cringe’, think again. Reasons for wearing a corset are as many as its styles and types. From bustier that can do double-duty to knee corsets, there is a right tight for you. A lot of shops and online stores offer plus size lingerie for voluptuous women. If you want to wear something different, the possibilities are limitless as well.

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Ready-To-Wear Corsets are the easiest to find and the least expensive as well. They are available is two styles, the underbust that covers form under your bust to just below your waist and the overbust, which is more of a traditional corset. They come in various cuts and styles so you might need to have longer time in selecting your corsets. Whichever way you use it, it will surely look good on you with jeans or without them.
If you are fascinated with traditional corset, you may be up for some unanticipated benefits. Traditionally, corsets were used to support the bust as well as to support the figure as well. It makes your waist look smaller, your “assets” are accentuated and your shoulders and neck are given the day off. They also remind you to stand straight and be confident. In addition, frequent and regular wearing of corset may also help in weight loss as well as permanent waist reduction. It is similar to expensive reduction surgeries which restricts too much food intake, making you eat slower and makes you feel fuller faster. However, proper nutrition and exercise should compliment frequent and regular wearing of corsets.

Corsets are usually sized by the waist with 2” increments. For voluptuous women, plus size lingerie corsets should be 4 – 6 inches smaller than your actual waist measurement. In the world of corsets tables are turned, the waist on a skinny jane wont compress as easily or as dramatically compared to softer sisters. Depending on the manufacturer, you will need to know your bust size at its fullest point and not the band size, your bra cup size, high waist, around the top of your hip bones, and fullest part of your hips for longer styles. Do not pull the measuring tape too tight to get the right measurement. Double check your measurements as well and ask a friend to assist you.

Putting on a corset can be done with four hands but it is still possible to tie your corset by yourself with some tips. To preserve your garments, always use camisole or a shift of cotton. If you will wear it alone, put talcum powder all over your torso.

To start, lay your corset and loosen the lacing about five inches apart. Wrap the corset around you and fasten the front opening starting from the top working all the way down. Reach around and pull the loops gently, moving increasingly towards the middle. Be sure that your ribs and hips are not too tight. The “hugging” should be around the waist and it should not make you feel uncomfortable and trouble you breathing. Make a customary bow as you would when tying shoelaces. The first few times of wearing a corset is your acquaintance period as it molds your figure. Do not be in a hurry during this period or you risk damaging the shape and material. To ensure this, do not lace the corset too tight during the first few wears.

“Tight Lacing” is much more difficult and requires more dedication to it. Essentially, it is the practice of using corsetry to the extreme as a form of body modification to create the smallest waist possible. It may be done safely but it also has risks for permanent health damages and therefore should be practiced properly.
The idea of corsetry is older than the Victorian Era. Since the time of ancient Minoa (circa 1700 BC) women made use of corsets to celebrate and emphasize their curvier form. Whether you use this plus size lingerie as an underbust or for body modification, you should celebrate your body and accentuate your curves to help you be comfortable with your body while accentuating it at the same time.