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Fishnet Seamed Stockings

£4.78 / $7.17

Sexy fishnet stockings with a very retro looking sewn seam. These are the only sewn seamed fishnets containing lycra in the UK. 87% nylon, 13% lycra.

They fit 4ft 10 to 5ft 10.
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Frilly Knickers In Black

£12.17 / $18.26

Add a frill to your day with our 50's style frilly knickers. They're one of one of our best sellers so you won't regret it!

Lots of lace frills over sheer nylon backing. Oh la la!
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Deep Suspender Belt In Peach

£23.91 / $35.87

Deep suspender belt made from satin with power mesh panels at front and back: it looks as good as it feels!
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Girdle In Peach

£30.43 / $45.65

Shapewear was essential for every well dressed woman in the 1940s-1960s, and nearly every woman wore it. I guess that's why they looked so good! A little waist length girdle would have been a key piece and this girdle includes retro styling with control: ideal for giving a smooth line under tight pencil skirts.
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Gingham & Satin Underbust Corset

£40.00 / $60.00

This georgous Trixi waist cincher has a gingham print contrasted with black satin, to give a new spin to the classic gingham underbust. Try pairing it with one of our skirts.

There are a total of 12 steel bones in this corset, all positioned to in such a way as to flatter the silhouette of the wearer. The bones are designed and positioned in the garment to help the wearer achieve the much sought after hour glass figure, if so desired, by cinching the waist which helps accentuate the breasts and hips. The front of the corset has a steel front closure, popularly referred to as a busk. This works with the steel bones.

The back of this corset is lace up. If so desired this can be used to reduce the waist of the wearer by up to 4 inches.

The steel bones and steel busk have been used as opposed to plastic to ensure longevity of the corset. Plastic bones tend to either warp or snap after a short period of time and then become uncomfortable for the wearer. Nor do they have the ability to flatter a silhouette the way a steel bone corset does, even if the plastic bones are used with a steel busk.

* Specialist Duchess Satin
* Specialist Cotton Lining on the inside.
* Reinforced With 14 Steel Bones
* Steel Front Closure (Busk)
* Busk Length 9"
* Corset Length At Front 10"
* Lace-up back
* Six Loops For Suspenders

This corset is sized according to both waist and dress size. It is advisable that you buy according to your waist size, not dress size. Corsets should be ordered 2-4 inches (5-10cm) smaller than the natural waist size. e.g. a 26" waist should order a 24" corset or for the more experienced corset wearer 22”.
For further details see the Corset Sizing & Fitting.

This item is available up to a dress size 24 which is 36".
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Luxury Black Bolero

£15.00 / $22.50

The bolero is a glamorous cover up when wearing overbust corsets. It covers the top of the corset at the back for those who are concerned about back squidge or underarm squidge and covers the front half of the cups if you're feeling a little exposed. It also features a hook on the inside should you want to close the front for extra coverage and is made from our luxury duchess satin.

The bolero is seen here with our and a pencil skirt.
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Best Sellers

Waist Cinching Satin Under The Bust Black Trixi Corset

£40.00 / $60.00

The Trixi under the bust corset is designed to give you an hourglass waist and is a good choice for those new to corset wearing.

This can be worn as a corset top over a shirt as illustrated by both Madonna, Victoria Beckham and a collection of WAG's. Or under a pencil skirt for a wasp waist or under a dress to give the wearer more control over the midriff. Due to it's multipurpose nature it is an ideal buy for someone who has not worn a corset before.

This corset has 12 steel bones and a steel busk. It also features a lace up back, with a modesty panel. This corset has a total of 3 layers for strength with the inside layer of this corset in cotton for comfort.

This item is available up to a dress size 30 which is 42".

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Silk Jacquard Teal Corset

£60.00 / $90.00

This antique brocade silk Dita corset in teal never fails to impress. This is one of the longer corsets in the London corsets range and is styled to create a stunning silhouette by curving lower over the hips and finishing higher over the bust. When this corset is worn as an outer garment for evening functions, this corset is sure to turn heads and make you the star of the show.

This corset has 14 steel bones and a steel busk. It also features a lace up back, with a modesty panel. This corset has a total of 3 layers for strength with the inside layer of this corset in cotton for comfort.

This item is available up to a dress size 24 which is 36".

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Corset - The skinny on corsets

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The skinny on corsets

When it comes to lingerie and sexy clothing, the corset ranks pretty high on the scale in terms of sex appeal. The problems many women (and men) face is understanding how to purchase a real corset, differentiating between the various corsets and their prices, and learning how to pick out one that will fit just the way it should.

Now add in the fact that more and more people are buying corsets on the Internet, and you can see where it becomes even more difficult.

The good news is that with a few tips, you will be picking out the perfect corset -- one that's meant to thin you down and make you look hot, no matter how cold it is outside.

Real corsets have steel boning

Confusingly, there are bodices, which look somewhat like corsets -- and then there are true corsets. Bodices will be much cheaper in both price and quality, and they will not have any boning of any kind in them.

The boning in corsets is necessary to keep that taut design that stops the corset from folding with your body. If you’re looking at a corset in a shop, you should be able to bend it to test the boning. If it does not snap back, there may be a problem. In fact, if the boning isn’t done the right way and you notice it kinking instead of snapping back, that’s a sign that it will press and dig into your flesh, which could become quite uncomfortable.

Make sure the fabric is high quality

There are fashion corsets, and then there are real, traditional corsets. A silk corset that has no strong fabric underneath it is called a fashion corset. It’s more like a bodice in the fact that you want the corset look without the expense.

True corsets need to have strong fabric, such as heavyweight canvas, which supports the structure. This is not necessarily the outer layer that people see. Actually, there is usually a fashion layer that has fabric more pleasing to the eye. You should be able to yank on a corset’s fabric without anyone worrying that you’re going to rip it apart.

Lace-up corsets need strong laces

Fashion magazines often paint pictures of corsets with ribbons running down a woman's back with everything looking and fitting beautifully. While it might look lovely, these won’t last unless the ribbon is somehow incredibly strong. Most lace-up corsets use something similar to shoe strings because these get the job done nicely, and they won't give too much or break too easily.

Sizes are different

When you are buying a corset, you need to make sure that you realize the sizes are not standard dress sizes. Corsets are sized by waist sizes and measurements, so the size number will be centered on the actual size of your waist in inches.

Generally you will want to choose a corset that is a little bit smaller than your waist in order to attain that curvy, hourglass figure. If possible, it is always best to get one custom-made specifically for your body, though if you find one that is around your size it should work well also.

Don't cheap out

Most importantly, remember that with corsets you get what you pay for, so be prepared to get the type of corset you are willing to buy. If you are not willing to spend over seventy pounds, chances are you are not going to get anything of a decent quality. You will be better off saving up your money for a good corset, rather than buying just anything you can afford. You might feel it is expensive, but a high-quality corset will last for years.

Sleek, stylish and sexy

Corsets are the epitome of sexy style. Many of them can be coupled with more traditional attire and worn in public, though this is no longer traditional the way it once was.

Today, most corsets would have to be modified to be worn in pubic unless you were wearing them to a BDSM party or to go clubbing. For example, in the case of an under the bust corset, you would obviously need to wear a shirt under this to make accommodations for the exposure of flesh. (Of course, corsets like this are often best left to those special parties or at home with that special someone.)

It's no wonder that stars like Rihanna, Chloe Sevigny, Hayden Panettiere, Nicole Kidman, Kate Moss and Sarah Michelle Gellar have all adopted this sexy fashion statement at some point or another. Now that you have discovered how to find a real corset, maybe it's time to slip into something sexy and show off all you're worth.

By Ashtyn Evans

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