Electra Designs Corsetry Select the Style That's Right for You
Corset Styles Pros & Cons
Pros
- extremely versatile
- most affordable
- practical
- very comfortable
- shaping and reduction concentrated at waist
- easy to fit (only “desired waist measurement” needed)
- makes a great gift
- fast turn-around (usually less than 4 weeks)
- suitable for beginning waist training or fashion accessory
- collectable (order one for every day of the week!)
- choose front or back lacing for easy access
- infinite embellishment options
- great starter corset for teens and young adults
Cons
- best suited for people without a tummy pooch
- comes without busk or waist tape (waist tape may be added)
- available in standard sizes only
- does not provide hip or torso shaping
Pros
- very versatile
- affordable
- practical
- comfortable
- easy to fit (only “desired waist measurement” needed for standard sizes)
- makes a great gift
- suitable for beginning waist training or fashion accessory
- collectable
- shaping and reduction concentrated at waist
- may be worn as an underbust for people with short torsos
- available in standard and custom sizing
- comes with busk and waist tape, and provides more coverage than waspies
Cons
- best suited for people without a tummy pooch
- does not provide hip or torso shaping
Pros
- excellent choice for daily wear under clothing
- shorter through the torso than underbust styles
- allows full range of movement through upper body
- provides excellent hip shaping and control while flattening the tummy and reducing the waist
- provides some lower back support
- may be worn as an underbust for people with short torsos
- available in standard and custom sizing
Cons
- does not control the area between the underbust and top of the corset, so this style is not ideal for people with fleshy torsos
- less freedom of movement through hips than shorter hip styles
- less versatile than shorter hip styles
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
Pros
- versatile
- excellent choice for daily wear under clothing
- allows good range of movement through upper body
- you can wear your own bra for comfort and natural bust-shaping
- couple with a matching bra with custom covered cups for the illusion of wearing an overbust style
- provides lower back support
- waist reduction combined with torso shaping
- available in standard and custom sizing
- allows full range of movement through hips
- waist reduction with upper hip shaping
- can be worn with skirts and pants
- can be worn under or over clothing
- more versatile than long hip styles
- straight bottom edge option is compatible with low rise jeans
- round and straight versions look best under clothing
Cons
- does not provide bust support
- those with fleshy backs and those who require additional back support may wish to add a “high back”
- provides less hip shaping and tummy flattening than longer hip styles
- straight style is not recommended for those with a tummy pooch
Pros
- versatile
- excellent choice for daily wear under clothing
- allows good range of movement through upper body
- you can wear your own bra for comfort and natural bust-shaping
- couple with a matching bra with custom covered cups for the illusion of wearing an overbust style
- provides lower back support
- waist reduction combined with torso shaping
- available in standard and custom sizing
- allows full range of movement through hips
- waist reduction with upper hip shaping
- can be worn with skirts and pants
- can be worn under or over clothing
- straight bottom edge option is compatible with low rise jeans
- round and straight versions look best under clothing
- provides excellent hip shaping and control while flattening the tummy and reducing the waist
Cons
- does not provide bust support
- those with fleshy backs and those who require additional back support may wish to add a “high back”
- less freedom of movement through hips than shorter hip styles
- less versatile than shorter hip styles
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
Pros
- waist reduction combined with torso shaping and bust support
- makes a beautiful top half of a wedding gown or special ensemble
- provides full back support
- shapes and smoothes entire torso
- allows full range of movement through hips
- waist reduction with upper hip shaping
- can be worn with skirts and pants
- can be worn under or over clothing
- more versatile than long hip styles
- straight bottom edge option is compatible with low rise jeans
- round and straight versions look best under clothing
Cons
- cannot wear your own bra with it
- less freedom of movement than underbust styles
- less versatile than underbust styles
- looks less natural than underbust styles when worn under clothing
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
- provides less hip shaping and tummy flattening than longer hip styles
- straight style is not recommended for those with a tummy pooch
Pros
- waist reduction combined with torso shaping and bust support
- makes a beautiful top half of a wedding gown or special ensemble
- provides full back support
- shapes and smoothes entire torso
- provides excellent hip shaping and control while flattening the tummy and reducing the waist
Cons
- cannot wear your own bra with it
- less freedom of movement than underbust styles
- less versatile than underbust styles
- looks less natural than underbust styles when worn under clothing
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
- less freedom of movement through hips than shorter hip styles
- less versatile than shorter hip styles
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
Pros
- provides excellent hip shaping and control while flattening the tummy and reducing the waist
- may be worn as a sexy dress or performance piece
Cons
- less freedom of movement through hips than shorter hip styles
- less versatile than shorter hip styles
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
Full Coverage overbust (sweetheart or pointed), top edge 2-3” above apex
Pros
- creates beautiful cleavage
- less revealing than demi or plunge styles
- sexy but modest
- better choice for ample bosoms (demi and plunge styles may cause “spillage”)
- recommended for bridal corsets (when worn as the top half of a wedding gown)
Cons
Demi overbust (sweetheart, pointed or “straight”), top edge of corset 1-1.5” above apex
Pros
- creates beautiful cleavage
- more revealing than higher neckline styles
- sexy but safe
Cons
- greater possibility of accidental exposure than full coverage styles
Pros
- creates beautiful decolletage
- incredibly sexy
Cons
- increased possibility of accidental exposure (nip-slips) (suggest using double-sided tape or pasties under corset when wearing in public)
- lower neck line provides less bust support than higher necklines
Pros
- all the benefits of a long line, active lifestyle corset, combined with a structured skirt
- lace up the back, from top to bottom, so they are adjustable
- boned from the top to your lap for maximum shaping and control
- add optional modesty panel to cover your assets
- slimming
- incredibly sexy and elegant
Cons
- corset skirts (particularly the long, fitted styles) may be very restrictive when fully laced
- difficult to walk and sit in longer, fitted styles
- recommend custom sizing for best fit
