If you were to enter the word “corset” into Google’s search engine, you would be amazed at all of the interesting results that would come up. Aside from a few retailer’s sites, scroll down a little and you will see advertisements for every fetish and exotic behavior imaginable; tight lacing training, how to achieve a 13” waist (as if!), gothic wear, sexy costumes and let us not forget the many sexually oriented corset fantasy stories, pictures and videos to whet every appetite.
While it is easy to understand the preoccupation with the idea of beautifully, vivacious women in luxurious silk hand crafted corsets performing tawdry acts, I couldn’t help but wonder – what about the “middle of the road” folks? What about women that are not necessarily into gothic attire and hedonistic lifestyles? What about the professional woman of today that just wants to look good and feel good about the way she looks? Is there a place for corsetry in her daily life?
Over the last two centuries, corsets have been an integral part of women’s foundation wear. Corsetry was highly valued by fashion savvy women of the eighteenth and nineteenth century for its contouring effects. And, for over 150 years, even working class women have been corseting because they discovered that a well fitted corset provided adequate support while simultaneously creating a trim figure. Corsets also aided in elevating the status of working class women of that era in that the wearing of corsets was associated with wealth and stature. Loosely speaking, lower class women did not corset themselves. Working class women came to understand, as their sisters of aristocracy before them knew that a well-corseted body in conjunction with suitable attire produced a striking image.
There are many things that have changed over the last century but there are many that remain the same. Working women of today still want to look good. And, while there’s no doubt that many women enjoy dressing up and playing the sex kitten or dominatrix (and every thing in between) for their sweeties, fashioning a commanding yet feminine presence in the “boardroom” is a highly desirable objective. This is an achievable goal utilizing genuine corsets.
Regular corseting (not to be mistaken with tight lacing or extreme corseting) with a properly fitted authentic corset – no cheap imitations here – has a sculpting effect on the body. Steel spiral boning, binding and busk are a lethal combination for instantly whittling your waist line and forming a stunning figure.
When selecting a corset to wear in a professional environment, generally, it is better to choose a garment to wear underneath your clothing. This is not to say that you could not wear a conservative underbust corset with a tailored blazer or wear a waist cincher over a blouse. But, for daily ear, it is probably wiser to choose corsets that will lie close to the body with minimal trim. This will allow you to achieve a smooth silhouette underneath your suiting. There are many corsets to choose from that would be suitable for wearing underneath your work attire.
There are many benefits to wearing corsets in the corporate environment. Real corsets will improve your posture by supporting your back, but please consult a physician before using for medical purposes. The steel spiral boning will keep your back erect. There will be no slouching in a steel boned corset and good posture is not only better for your back (preventing curvature) but looks professional.
Authentic corsets also feel good on the body. Many women find that wearing a well-fitted, made to measure garment such as a corset is very comfortable because of the way that it moulds itself to they body of the wearer. 
Factor in the fine fabrics corsetieres use to manufacture corsets and you have the makings of luxurious garment suited for extended daily wear.
Aesthetically, a real corset can not be beat. Women instantly look thinner due to the form fitting nature of being laced up. The waist will be nipped in and the stomach will be flattened while simultaneously creating amazing curves from the bosom to the hips to the derriere.
Finely crafted corsetry is the power stroke in a professional woman’s corporate ensemble. The corseted woman in a tailored suit is poised and confident with an air of understated elegance. Are corset appropriate in the work place? Yes, yes they are!
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