Corset tops were an exquisite piece of women’s clothing in the early era. But they have evolved over centuries. Wearing a corset is one of the most elegant fashion trends this generation has taken from their ancestors.

Earlier, women used corsets as undergarments to maintain their body shape and structure, but now they can be used to create more stylish outfits.

1. How to Wear a Corset: 4 Ways to Style a Corset 

The lacing and threads are the most attractive and eye-catching facts about corset tops. It makes the outfit stand out in the crowd.

1.1 Three Tips for Wearing a Corset

The following are certain tips for wearing corset tops.

1. The first tip is to choose the right corset top for yourself. This could take a while, but once you find a corset that is perfect for your body size and is comfortable, styling becomes very easy.
2. The second tip is to learn the lacing game. There are many ways in which you can tie the laces that can give you a different look. It provides a very sharp eye and defines your body and waist.
3. The third tip is to wear comfortable undergarments beneath a corset to make your outfit breathable.

So it is essential to wear relaxing undergarments to stay free and confident in yourself in front of others.

1.2 Types of Corsets

Before we delve into the styling part of corset tops, let us look into the kinds of corsets there and learn more about them, which will help you understand how to style corsets in any way you like.

It can be formal, classic, chic, funky, casual, or sleek.

1.2.1 Overbust Corset Top

This top starts from the breast area and goes down to the hip area, taking you back to the olden times when women used to wear this top daily.

This can be worn with different clothing, such as dresses, pants, or skirts.

To go perfectly with this corset, try opting for a leather one, which will define your waistline and give you the perfect edge.

1.2.2 Underbust Corset Top

This corset top starts from just under the breast area to the hips. This is the most trendy top that looks classy and defines your look.

It is perfect for your summer outfits, and you can wear it for your dates and casual meetings with your friends.

The correct way to style this to get the most out of it is by pairing it with wide-legged pants.

1.2.3 Corset Crop Top

This is the most sexy top to style with your outfits. It can be paired with a long skirt or dress; you can even wear it and layer it with a denim jacket and pants.

This style has taken over the internet nowadays, and most people have started to style it differently.

It can also be suitable for simple outings if you try this outfit in a coordinated form, which is trendy now.

1.2.4 Leather Corset Top

Leather anything looks remarkable if paired right with the proper clothing. To do so, pair a leather corset top with denim low-rise jeans or even wide-leg blue denim jeans, which gives you the perfect look for night outings with friends.

It would be best to opt for leather pants and comfortable footwear for a chic look. You can also try layering a black leather corset top over a white full-puffed-sleeved dress and tall boots.

1.2.5 Corset with Laces

This is the most common corset type, yet styling properly provides a clean and finished look.

Lace adds a different vibe to your look. It can be one or both sides, and you can opt for whatever you are comfortable with.

It can be styled in different ways, like denim jeans or long skirts. To get a summer vibe, or if you are going out on a picnic, you can choose a floral white corset top and pair it with a pastel-coloured long skirt like yellow-pink.

In addition, you can add a blue to contrast, and voila, a simple yet summery outfit is ready to wear and shine.

1.2.6 Bustier Corset Top

A bustier corset top is used to enhance the bust area. It is usually strapless and focuses less on the waistline.

To style a bustier corset top, pair it with blue low-rise jeans or matching pants.

To create a more sexy energy for footwear, you can choose to pair it with heels. You can also wear a skirt that can be layered with a blazer or a denim jacket.

Just a small tip to remember: to show everyone your fashion game, opt for a neutral-coloured bustier corset top to look great when you go outside and give you a decent yet stylish look.

1.3 Corset and Jeans Outfit

Pair a white corset top with low-rise jeans, a pearl necklace, earrings, and a simple bracelet for a preppy yet chic look.

Wear a corset top with baggy jeans and sneakers to make the most of this outfit. This look will give you a classic look when you go out and is perfect for casual outings.

It can also be styled by wearing a white shirt under a corset top along with skinny jeans or low-rise jeans, which can be worn along with black boots, which will supplement the basic look you want to create.

You can also opt for dressy pants with your corset top to be on trend and look gorgeous from head to toe.

1.4: 4 Ways: How to Style a Corset

1.4.1 With a Long Skirt or a Mini Skirt

Styling a corset top with a long skirt will give you a sophisticated look and an hourglass figure. It will enhance your waist and give you feminine vibes.

To style a corset top, opt for a neutral tone. It can be light blue, beige, or white, and pair it with strappy heels or sandals.

For accessories, choose a slightly heavy pendant and small earrings to get a sleek look. To style it with a mini skirt, choose contrasting colours and very basic yet fashionable jewellery.

For footwear, you can opt for tall leather boots. This outfit is perfect to try on during the summer, and you can fit it into dates, picnics, or even casual picnic outings.

1.4.2 With a Maxi Skirt

Wearing a maxi skirt and a corset top will give you a sleek look, ensure you feel comfortable, and accentuate your style in front of everyone while elevating your waist.

It can be paired with either heels or strappy heels to add a final touch to your outfit.

You can also show off your layering game by wearing it with an oversized denim jacket or a leather blazer.

You can keep accessorizing minimally and opt for a plain or colourful pendant based on your outfit.

You can also opt for an entirely black outfit with a black corset top and a black maxiskirt of the same fabric paired with black boots for a silhouette look.

This look is perfect for night dates and parties. Do not forget to add a belt for a clean and sleek look.

1.4.3 With Leather Pants

Corset tops and leather pants look remarkably classy and make you highlight in front of everyone.

Leather clothes were not in fashion during the 2000s, but they indeed made a turn back and took over most of the fashion trends. To get a proper silhouette look and show off that sexy waist skin, this outfit is perfect for you.

Pair a leather, laid-back, or black corset top with matching black leather pants to shine like celebrities. Add slightly heavy accessories with ankle boots or heels for the final touch. Remember to take a perfect aesthetic photo, especially at night, because why not?

For accessories, you are not required to go overboard with it. The simpler and lighter you go with jewellery, the more stylish you will look.

1.4.4 Matching with a Denim Skirt

One of my favourite ways to style these tops is with a denim skirt. Opting for a mini skirt in denim texture will add a sophisticated vibe to your outfit, enhancing your waist.

But not only denim mini skirts; any denim skirt can provide a chic look to your style. Add a pair of oversized denim jackets to your outfit to game up your fashion.

If you are conscious about your body shape, opt for a comfortable oversized look that can be worn to get a casual look. For footwear, you can choose to wear either heels or sneakers.

For jewellery, keep your accessories minimal yet stylish, and you can add a simple bracelet to show off those wrists.

1.5 Some of the More Ways to Style a Corset

Until now, we have discussed some of the most common yet classy ways to style a corset top.

Now, to know more unique ways to style a corset top and get a remarkable look, these are some ideas you can incorporate into your wardrobe.

Staying constantly in trend is not easy, but to make it easy and comfortable, let us go on a journey to style a corset top differently.

Remember one tip while choosing a corset outfit: always try matching it with a contrasting shade. Contrast can make your look go from zero to a thousand.

1.5.1 Corset with Cargo Pants

Wear a neutral-coloured corset and bold cargo pants to cinch your outfit. There are different types of cargo pants that you can use, such as skinny or baggy cargo pants.

You can also get a silhouette look by wearing black cargo pants with a black corset top, going out at night club with friends, and clicking photos.

This is one of the most famous types of fashion among all the fashion trends. For accessories, you can try layering different statement pieces with a bracelet and highlight your outfit with a classy belt.

Opt for chunky boots or ankle boots to show your feminine side along with this street-style look.

1.5.2 Corset Top with a Dress

Corset tops share a significant yet unique way of combination, and this always takes back to the older times when women used to style their corsets with simple and floral dresses.

It gives nostalgia and is the perfect combination of corsets with a dress. It would be best to try creating a look with a corset top and a skirt to get those aesthetic pictures.

Opt for a leather corset or style it with a dress for an extra classic look. You can experiment with different styles available and create different outfits to game up your fashion sense.

Wearing a dress with a corset top will enhance your waist, and you will look incredible in front of everyone.

For accessories, you can keep the jewellery minimal to improve the overall look of the corset.

1.5.3 The Layered Look

If you are good with layering, wear a corset top and wide-leg pants for a formal look. To layer your outfit, pair your corset top with a blazer and wear it with either jeans or formal trousers.

It depends on whether you want a formal or casual look. To get a contrasting look, pair a corset top with a skirt, a mini-skirt or a silhouette look. It can be paired with an oversized jacket and a sweater.

You can also opt for a leather corset along with leather pants. Matching your corset top will give you a bustier look and can be worn at night.

It can also be layered with a high-neck-coloured shirt and a white corset top to look bossy and like someone ready to take up the world.

1.5.4 Corset Top with a Blazer

Another way to style a corset is to pair it with a blazer. This outfit will provide you with the ultimate formal yet classic look.

There are multiple ways to style this outfit. You can choose with a complete black upper layer look or contrast.

As mentioned above, you can opt for different corset tops underneath the blazer. For lower, opt for either trousers or formal pants for a traditional look.

Wear a watch with a simple bracelet and a not-so-heavy pendant for accessories. For footwear, you can go with heels that match the corset colour, or everyone’s favourite colour is black.

This outfit is perfect for your daily office wear, especially if you are too lazy to get up every morning and get late to the office and need a quick solution to style and dress up like a very organized person.

Embrace Individuality with Contrasting Silhouettes

Stemming from my adolescence, my sense of style reflects my desire to feel safe in the fabrics that I wear.

When I imagine the perfect outfit to pair with a corset, I gravitate toward the contrast of masculine silhouettes, such as a shoulder-padded blazer, and oversized, drop-crotched pants.

Personally, self-identity and one’s style are key factors in enhancing the ability to style around a corset. It’s impossible to hold the same beauty standards for everyone wearing corsets, and that’s a good thing. Embrace individuality, and how the silhouette can be used as a tool.

Valerie Caballero, Stylist, Mejuri

Conclusion

Wear corsets like you own this world; every trendy outfit is your wardrobe. You can choose from more styles, such as a satin corset, leather corset, or white corset, while deciding on your business.

These styles can be paired with matching dresses, blazers, jeans, or low-rise jeans or pants. One of the most popular styles is wearing a corset top and a skirt.

This fashion is followed by most people who love corsets and want to feel nostalgic.

Do not forget to check out videos or a guide on tying the laces of a corset top to get more fun and fashionable vibes.

But first of all, remember the above tips and know your body type to see which style suits you the most. For a basic yet casual look, you can wear a matching denim corset with simple ripped or even wide-leg jeans.

Guest Author: Saket Kumar

Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Saket