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I wear corsets myself quite often, so I know how they move and their restrictions. But I also know
how wonderful you feel when wearing one, whether it is obvious or not, and the reactions this can
evoke in people!
I make corsets from all eras, either as authentic undergarments or to wear as more sophisticated
evening/party wear. So whatever style you are looking for, and for whatever purpose, I can help.
If you have a design in mind, contact me, I am happy to work to your designs where possible.
A word about the different names...
In the early days of stiffened bodices they were referred to as 'bodies' or possibly 'a pair of bodies'.
In the eighteenth century they became known as 'stays' before finally becoming referred to as a
'corset' in early Victorian days. Each era has it's own page and description with the correct name.
From then on, to keep things simple, when the word 'corset' is used it is as a general term covering
all types from all eras.
Steel fronted Stays
Stays often had an ornate front-piece called a stomacher. This was sometimes pinned to the front of the corset and the gown front-laced or pinned to the edge of it to show off the elaborate embroidery. Sometimes
it fastened into the dress. I was inspired to make a steel stomacher. Not as crazy as it sounds as there are bodies and stays in various museums around the world made entirely from steel. However, they are not common and are assumed to have been used for mis-shapen or 'difficult' figures.
It is removable and the corset can be worn without it.
Stays with steel front from £600 depending on design of stays. Pencil skirt from £90.
I do not sell the stomacher separately.
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