Combining the support of a bra with the benefits of shape wear, the boned structure of the bustier adds a subtle lift to your bust and flattens your midriff to give a smooth look.
With supportive and strong boning, corsets are designed to reduce the waist, thereby exaggerating the bust and hips, giving an hourglass figure. So what’s the difference between bustiers and corsets? With style so sexy, it’s easy to get confused but we’re here to play spot the difference!
Functionality
Corsets are meant to cinch the waist, while bustiers are meant to boost the bust. Both create a sort of hourglass appearance by shifting emphasis to the bust and hips and flattening the middle.
Construction
Corsets are very sturdy with sewn-in boning. The metal boning makes the corsets strong enough to drastically reshape the body. They are held together by lacing at the back. Bustiers are more flexible with soft plastic boning. They may have lacing for decorative purposes but usually come with a hook and eye closure.
Style
Corsets may or may not cover the bust. The underbust variety work more like waist cinchers. They end below the waist but above the hips. Bustiers have a built-in bra, which may include push-up padding.
How to Wear
Corsets can be worn as outerwear with jeans or skirts. They can be paired with shirts or jackets. Bustiers are meant for romantic nights. They go well with matching thongs.
Hybrids
Fashion corsets can come with many features similar to bustiers and bustier corsets are more in tune with traditional corsets. But start with the traditional styles before you start experimenting and adding your own original twists to these styles.
