Gothic Corset: Medieval Corsets of the Modern World

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 traditional corset is made by a corsetry tailor, wherein the tailor takes all the measurements of the wearer.

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.

Gothic corsets can come in the form of corset dresses. These dresses usually have slits on its sides which go as high as above the knees or thighs and are usually made of silk or satin. Normally there are chiffons on the breast area to make the breasts look fuller.

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

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