Bustier - The Best Friend to YourBust
First of all let me clear one thing up - Yes there is a difference between a bustier and a corset, albeit not much of one.
Historically, the corset covers a woman from the bust down to the hips and have garter belts attached for holding up stockings.
A corset will offer the maximum control over your waist and hips.
They offer a sleek look and are great for making your waist look smaller.
They come in many sizes from petite to plus size and were designed to be worn under your clothes.
Traditionally they were made from bone and were known to make women pass out or break ribs when worn too tight.
Today they are made mainly from mesh and strong flexible plastic boning.
The important thing here to remember is that a corset does not COVER the bust, but instead begins just underneath it at the ribcage.
A bustier is very similar to a corset, but there are some discernible differences.
Originally the bustier was worn strictly underneath clothing, but today many women (and drag queen) icons have made wearing bustiers as outerwear the norm.
As a fashion statement, the bustier does not seem to be going anywhere as it is still seen often on runways or in videos.
Bustiers are great for hiding a problem waist and to accentuate a great bust line.
They are considered much more comfortable than a corset and it is important to note that a bustier ALWAYS covers the breasts and ends at the waist.
They do not offer the support or thinning of the waist as a corset does, but they can smooth things out to make for a more flattering look.
A corset will shape the body of a women and a bustier is more of like a strapless bra that offers some slimming effects, but not as much as the corset.
The fit of the bustier is the most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing.
You must know your CORRECT bra size as you will typically purchase a bustier using your bra size.
You should be measured before you make a purchase because most women wear the incorrect bra size and that will make a big difference when buying a bustier.
You will curse the day you bought it if you do not get one the correct size.
Considering that they are used to accentuate your breasts, it is probably best to get the one that fits you correctly!
Historically, the corset covers a woman from the bust down to the hips and have garter belts attached for holding up stockings.
A corset will offer the maximum control over your waist and hips.
They offer a sleek look and are great for making your waist look smaller.
They come in many sizes from petite to plus size and were designed to be worn under your clothes.
Traditionally they were made from bone and were known to make women pass out or break ribs when worn too tight.
Today they are made mainly from mesh and strong flexible plastic boning.
The important thing here to remember is that a corset does not COVER the bust, but instead begins just underneath it at the ribcage.
A bustier is very similar to a corset, but there are some discernible differences.
Originally the bustier was worn strictly underneath clothing, but today many women (and drag queen) icons have made wearing bustiers as outerwear the norm.
As a fashion statement, the bustier does not seem to be going anywhere as it is still seen often on runways or in videos.
Bustiers are great for hiding a problem waist and to accentuate a great bust line.
They are considered much more comfortable than a corset and it is important to note that a bustier ALWAYS covers the breasts and ends at the waist.
They do not offer the support or thinning of the waist as a corset does, but they can smooth things out to make for a more flattering look.
A corset will shape the body of a women and a bustier is more of like a strapless bra that offers some slimming effects, but not as much as the corset.
The fit of the bustier is the most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing.
You must know your CORRECT bra size as you will typically purchase a bustier using your bra size.
You should be measured before you make a purchase because most women wear the incorrect bra size and that will make a big difference when buying a bustier.
You will curse the day you bought it if you do not get one the correct size.
Considering that they are used to accentuate your breasts, it is probably best to get the one that fits you correctly!
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