Styling Corsets 2: in Pictures

Two laments I hear often:

• “I love the idea of a corset, but have no idea what I’d wear it with!”

• “More pictures on your blog, please!”

Perhaps both of these exclamations are symptomatic of the same desire, gasped by those seeking some inspiration for how to style corsets as authentic, non-costumed, wear (perhaps not, but let’s pretend).

I aim to please. The following are photos of men and women, all wearing corsets by Dark Garden Corsetry, as authentic outfits. Some of the photos are professional, some are selfies, and some are simple iphonography. So prepare yourself for the gamut…

Accessorize your corset!

 

French new-wave bicycle thief chic!

 

Adorable!

 

Autumn looks gorg with a waspie over a vintage dress!

 

Isn’t she lovely!

 

An innocent Ben Sherman button up is corrupted, er, adorned, FANCIFIED, by the leather overbust and accessories!

 

Leather, leather, and leather accents!

 

Don’t I look smug!

 

Rockabilly inspired with a touch of leather!

 

Slouchy sweaters hold secrets of the waistline within!

 

Crop tops now show busk buttons, not belly buttons!

 

Dandy up!

 

Be yourself!

 

T-shirt and jeans: BAM!

 

With a cute, vintage sweater!

 

So much goodness…

 

Over a button up!

 

Over your Gaultier gown!

 

Over your thrift store gown!

 

Swathed gracefully in wools!

 

Somebody told me this would be sexy 😐
Anyway — a simple American Apparel dress is suddenly so much more!

 

There are some ideas to get you started working corsets into your own personal style and wardrobe. Have fun!

For additional styling advice, see my previous post: Styling Corsets as Day Wear. 

LOVE,

Photo by John Carey Photographic

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