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How To Look Great In A Corset

Timelessly sexy, the corset has seen something of a fashion comeback recently, thanks in part to the rise in burlesque stars such as Dita Von Teese
with women embracing their inner sex goddess. But whether you’re an out-there dancer, planning a private show for that special someone or just wanting to create a super-sexy hour glass figure, knowing how to wear a corset is key to success in the sexiness stakes.

If you’re new to the world of corsets, the concept of wearing one can seem a little intimidating – it can be difficult to know just how tight to pull those corset strings to create the cinched-in waist effect without cutting off your circulation! Get a friend (or lover!) to help and experiment with different tightness levels. If you feel uncomfortable, loosen the strings a little. It can take a little time to become accustomed to wearing a corset and you may find that something that feels overly tight at first will soon feel nicely natural.

When it comes to looking good in a corset, body confidence is everything. Remember that the corset itself will create a super-sexy silhouette, so leave those body hang ups in the wardrobe and celebrate your feminine curves. Do a little research into styles and colours that suit you. If your aim is to wear the corset to create va-va-voom curves beneath a dress for a special occasion, you might want to stick to plain styles in neutral colours such as black and white – making sure of course that any visible straps will correspond with your outfit. Teaming the corset up with accessories such as sheer stockings and suspenders will help you feel extra-sexy and boost your confidence levels, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Killer heels will add a Marilyn-esque wiggle to your walk, so forget the flats and opt for something a little hotter. Of course, practice walking in the heels first to make sure you can actually get around in them – you wouldn’t want your grand party entrance falling flat as you topple off a pair of sky-high stilettos!

If you’re planning to wear the corset as part of a sultry surprise for someone special, you can have great fun with colours, fabrics and styles. There are countless colour options out there to choose from – from vampy reds and purples to slinky blacks and super-feminine pinks and pearls. Pay attention not just to the corset itself but to the whole look that you want to achieve – if you’re going for a strong, dominant look in reds or blacks, play around with red lipsticks and smoky eye makeup to create an ultra-vampy effect. If you want to go for a less full-on look, choose colours that suit your skin tone and match your make up accordingly.

Of course, even the sexiest corset in the world is going to fail in the sauciness stakes if the rest of the underwear doesn’t match up, so invest in beautiful knickers in a colour and fabric that complement your corset. Stockings and suspenders are always a great look and when teamed up with a waist-cinching, bust-boosting corset will send your sexiness factor soaring. Even if you don’t plan to leave the bedroom, you might want to consider your footwear – serious heels will lengthen the leg and add an extra ‘wow’ factor to your look, whilst a pair of fluffy mules will help create a Hollywood sex bomb effect. If you’re planning a raunchy strip, make like the burlesque dancers and invest in accessories such as elbow-length gloves, fans, silky scarves and other flirty extras.

Of course, it could be that you’re planning on going the whole hog and wearing your corset in public, whether as part of a saucy stage act or to make a dramatic impact at a fancy dress party. Here, you can really go to town on accessories, investing in dramatic necklaces, earrings and bracelets to make a big impression. You’ll want to feel ultra-confident to make your public appearance, so don’t skimp on the details. Have your hair styled for the occasion – go for a style you wouldn’t normally wear to help you feel as if you’ve stepped out of your day to day identity. Coloured wigs can be fun and sexy and dramatic makeup such as false eyelashes will help you stand out even further from the crowd.

Whatever the occasion, you can rest assured that your corset will make the right impression – with a nipped-in waist, enhanced cleavage and all those sexy ties, what’s not to love? Corsets can create curves on the most straight up and down of figures and turn lumps and bumps into a wonderfully voluptuous hourglass figure. Above all, forget your body worries and just have fun!