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Sunday, June 1, 2008

Gothic Corset: Medieval Corsets of the Modern World

By Dark Sith

A Gothic corset is a kind of a corset top that doesn't serve the function of traditional corsets. Corsets are required to be tight to lift breasts and greatly reduce waistlines; a Gothic corset is simply a fashion symbol that looks similar to a traditional corset. A Gothic corset is represented in the fashion of Gothic subculture, particularly in the Romantic Goth culture. Gothic people often wear corsets as a form of fetish costume. Gothic corsets are heavily influenced by the post Victorian era. They\'re usually laced with ribbon laces of striking colors. Its sides may be stretchable or elastic to give the wearer a nice fit. They have an antique style and are made of rich fabric with embossed patterns and designs. Ideally they are worn on top of a silky sheer-layered skirt. When black or silver in color, they represent the Dark Ages and possess medieval class and elegance.

A Gothic corset represents what the Gothic culture is all about. It combines a Renaissance and Victorian style, depicted by the lace and ribbons, with themes of darkness and black colors. Gothic corsets are considered fetish costumes that provides the wearer with an elastic fit. The classic look is enhanced by the rich fabric and intricate designs. Ideally, a Gothic corset is paired with a silky sheer-layered skirt. The result is a stunning beauty with a seductive aura that does not conform with society.

Now, Gothic stores sell these kind of tops in small, medium, large, and plus sizes. Some have boning to give the wearer a shapely body, but commercially manufactured Gothic corsets are not tailored fit.

If you don't have time to wait for a personalized corset, then you can avail a ready-to-wear version at any of the growing number of Gothic stores today. These shops have all types of sizes from the tiniest body to the fullest size. Unlike a customized corset, commercially manufactured Gothic corsets do not have boning to give make you look more shapely. Additionally, the mass-produced version are not tailored to the exact size of your body.

Gothic corsets tend to look old-fashioned, making the wearer look mysterious and gloomy.

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