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Corsets are a popular option amongst Steampunk fashion, especially for women. The most popular being black and white corsets, so if you’re looking to get the slightly gothic look from a black corset – this is the place for you. This article will look at some of the best black corsets available online.
Table could not be displayed.Corsets are a must have for a wardrobe, and black corsets are definitely a good item to keep in your wardrobe. they are versatile with the ability to be paired with a variety of outfits.
Corsets were popularised in the 1500s, although there is evidence that suggests them dating back to Crete in the early Minoan period. Corsets appear to have started as sleeveless, upper parts of a dress, and evolved into primarily undergarments that shape your waist. In the 19th Century many women stopped wearing corsets due to the belief that they were a symbol of oppression that damaged women’s bodies. They became a matter of choice due to this movement, and the design was also remodelled in order to not cause harm.
In the Steampunk aesthetic, corsets are primarily used for aesthetic purposes, with many wearing the corset over the top of other clothes. The corset works as a stylish accessory that really brings forth the Victorian era’s fashion. Most Steampunk corsets are based on the Victorian era style, the corset became popular in that era. The wearing of a corset really highlights your naturally beautiful figure and is an important, timeless item that plays a popular role in women’s Steampunk fashion. Although men can also rock a corset. Steampunk corsets have a unique look, they have evolved from the traditional Victorian era corsets, often having a Steampunk twist – with added features such as buckles, lace detailing, ruffles, chains, and other decorative features. Corsets are an elegant, sexy, and badass piece of clothing that is sure to make your outfit more interesting. Corsets come in a range of styles, from under-bust or over-bust, to gothic or military.
When buying a corset, you want to make sure that you buy the right size so that it accentuates your body in all the right areas. A good size guide is to go for a waist size that is 4 inches smaller than your own waist. Make sure that you value comfort and quality over size. Getting the right size for you will pay off and you will look incredible in it.
A lot of people automatically assume that black corsets are perfect for Steampunk fashion, and they are right. So let’s take a look at some black corsets that are available online.
Over-bust
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This over-bust corset has faux leather detailing, with two faux leather buckles either side of the corset, and leather effect bones on the dress. The corset hooks together at the front with chrome clasps, and at the bag it ties together with a black satin-look ribbon. The material of the corset has a slight floral pattern that is subtle, but definitely adds to the corsets overall appearance.
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This corset also has leather-look bones, with a floral pattern taking up most of the corset, although subtle. The front of the corset hooks together with the chrome clasps on the front, going down the centre of the corset, and the back ties together with black ribbon. Going down either side of the corset at the front are five chrome buttons that are attached to a chain, round either side of the corset are five more buttons that hold the chain in place, in a sort of arch. The chains definitely bring the gothic element and also look pretty badass.
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Although very plain in style, this faux leather corset is beautiful and extremely effective. The whole corset is made of faux leather and the ribs make sure that it doesn’t look too plain. It fastens together at the front with subtle silver clasps, and at the back it ties together with lace. The corset is great for a range of outfit choices and is definitely a useful item to have in your closet.
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This corset has two shoulder straps either side that are made out of faux leather and are shaped like belts, with chrome buckles. The corset itself has a subtle floral pattern and hooks together at the front with chrome fasteners. The back of the corset laces together. It is a badass looking corset, perhaps perfect for an air pirate.
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Now this corset looks a lot more elegant, it has shoulder straps that match the same floral pattern as the rest of the corset. The pattern has an oriental looking vibe to it, with subtle details that look beautiful and elegant. The back of the corset ties together with a satin effect ribbon.
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This corset has a lot of faux leather details, such as the boob cups, bones, and spaghetti straps. The rest of the corset is made from a mesh floral pattern that is beautiful and versatile. The back of the corset hooks together extremely securely with three rows of hooks, and there are clips at the bottom for attaching the corset to stockings. The overall look is quite sexy, but will definitely also be perfect for pulling off a badass look.
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This corset is very different, it looks almost cult-y in a way. It is primarily made from a satin effect floral pattern that covers the whole corset. The added detail comes from the faux leather straps on either side of the corset that form a sort of shield around the waist at both sides. Up the middle of the corset is a strip of faux leather with studs and a chrome ring in the centre. At the top of the corset, around the neck and chest area, there are strips of faux leather in a crossed pattern that connects to a faux leather choker. The corset is held together at the back by a satin-look ribbon. This corset is definitely different, but it is perfect in adding the Victorian elements to a more Steampunk outfit that will match your air pirate character perfectly.
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Again, this is another unusual style for a corset. It has a sort of gladiator look about it, with a faux leather choker that attaches to a side faux leather plate that covers the shoulder. Attached to the shoulder piece is a faux leather strap with a brass buckle that crosses over the front of the corset from the opposite shoulder. The whole corset has a leather look, with the cups and shoulder plate featuring a striped pattern look, adding to its detail. Around each waist are three thin belts with brass buckles, attaching to an arched plate in the centre of the corset that also features a lined ‘v’ pattern. On the back, only the lower half of the corset ties together, the top half is a faux leather plate. Looking very gladiator in style, this corset is perfect if you’re looking for a dangerous style that will match that of an air pirate.
Under-bust
Under-bust corsets look great with a Victorian shirt on underneath, they’re just a different look for you to try out that look incredibly badass and awesome. Here are some of the best black under-bust corsets available online:
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This under-bust corset has a black faux leather look to it, being simple in style, the only detailing really comes from the glossed bones and the four glossy effect belts that cross the front of the corset and each has chrome buckles. Down the front of the corset is a silver zip. The corset is definitely versatile and can be adapted to suit almost any outfit.
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For a more elegant under-bust corset, this is the one. It has a glossed floral pattern on top of a matte black material, and it simply clips together at the front with subtle silver clasps. Again, simple in style, but it will perhaps look great on top of a Victorian dress.
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This is again, different in style, with a sort of medieval armour look to it. It has faux leather semi circle flaps that hang from the side of the corset. The flaps feature layers of faux leather that are separated by silver zips and studs. The top of the corset has a floral pattern that hooks together in the middle with chrome clasps, the back ties together. The side of the corset details faux leather strips that are edged with zips that have chrome love hearts on the ends. There are also chrome skulls and crossbones on either side of the corset, and on one side, hanging from one of the zips and connecting to the back, is a chrome chain. This corset does look very modern, so you have to be careful how you style it, but for an air pirate I can imagine it looking great.
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This corset is elegant and fairly simple in style, it features a satin-look floral pattern on top of a matte material. It simply hooks at the front with subtle silver clasps, and ties together at the back with a black ribbon. The main detailing comes from the shape of this corset. Although it is an under-bust corset, it has shoulder straps and a high back to give you extra support and to make sure that the corset stays in place for the full convention.
