Corsets have come a long way since the uncomfortable undergarments worn by the upper-classes in the 17th century. In over nearly 400 years of the corsets known existence they have rarely been out of fashion. The 20th century saw a steady decline in the popularity of corsets and only now ... Read review
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Advantages: Elegant, unique and flattering garments. Made in Britain. Disadvantages: The price.
Corsets have come a long way since the uncomfortable undergarments worn by the upper-classes in the 17th century. In over nearly 400 years of the corsets known existence they have rarely been out of fashion. The 20th century saw a steady decline in the popularity of corsets and only now in the 21st century can we welcome this garment back into our lives.
Modern day corsets are a far cry from the waist cinching, tight-laced contraptions ladies of ... ...day corset is no longer reserved for show-girls or the fetish scene, it can be worn today to symbolise the true beauty of the feminine form.
Vollers have been making corsets since the end of the 19th century, based in Portsmouth. The present company owner is Ian Voller who uses the original styles and designs his great-grandfather used.
Modern day technology and new materials have revolutionised the corset manufacturers and Vollers seem to have ...
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Advantages: Excellent quality, will lose you inches in an instant Disadvantages: Expensive
I have literally been obsessed with corsets for many years. I bought my first 'proper' corset shortly after I turned 17, and now own a collection which runs into double figures.
Before I write my review, I'd like to make something clear. When I talk about corsets, I don't mean fashion items which you can buy in most chain stores, having a hook and eye fastening does not make a garment a corset, it's more of a bodice. And now I've got that off of ... ...have been making corsets since the late Victorian period (1899 to be precise) from their factory in Portsmouth, where they employ 30 people. Each corset is handmade to a very high standard, though considering that the price of even the most basic corset is around £100, this ought to be the case.
Vollers manufacture corsets in a range of materials including (most commonly) satin, lace over satin, PVC, leather, velvet and silk. Off the rack corsets ...
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