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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 for something a little different, a red corset is perfect for you. This article will look at some of the best red corsets available online.
Table could not be displayed.Corsets are a must have for a wardrobe, and red corsets are definitely a good item for drawing some attention your way by standing out.
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 and white corsets are perfect for Steampunk fashion, and they are right, but there are other colours that make for a more bold option, but they also work and look great. So let’s take a look at some red corsets that are available online.
Over-bust
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This definitely gives some Dracula vibes, it is a satin look red corset with a beautiful floral pattern covering it. To add to its badass look, the corset features two belts that go across either shoulder, acting as straps and connecting to the higher back. The front of the corset hooks together with antique silver looking clasps, and the back ties together with black ribbon.
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For a more burlesque look, look no further. This corset has a red satin effect material that is covered in a floral patterned lace material giving it a sexy look. The front of the corset features a ribbon between the breast cups, and clasps together down the front. There is also one ribbon either side of the base of the corset at the front. The back of the corset laces together, and around the top and bottom of the corset is a black frilly strip of material with a satin finish.
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Now this is definitely a badass corset. It features a simple Victorian looking satin red corset with floral patterns that zips together at the front, but it has been modded with a faux leather belt that goes across the front, and faux leather breast cups that have small chains hanging from them. There are also leather belts for shoulder straps that tie around the neck, and the back of the corset ties together with ribbon.
ShiyiUP Lace Corset Satin Corset Cutting Push-up Belt Waist Trainer Fat Burner
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This corset is elegant and beautiful in style, featuring a satin effect floral pattern atop a matte material. The corset clips together at the front with subtle silver clasps, and ties together at the back with ribbon. Between the breast cups sits a ribbon, and around the bottom edge and cup edge there is a frilled satin material that edges the corset, giving it an overall simple, but elegant, look.
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Now this is definitely different, it has a black strip up the middle and a red strip at either side that has a sort of black fishnet material covering it. The fishnet material also contains a skull and crossbones pattern over the top. There is a breast plate made from faux leather and there are many belts that cross the front of the corset, including one at the bottom that also holds a small satchel. The corset does not show any skin, apart from your arms, as it comes up high at the front and back. The back of the corset has a plate of the red material at the top, and ties together at the bottom half. I have never seen anything like this corset, but it will most definitely make for a good air pirate outfit.
Under-Bust
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Another more modern look on a Victorian style corset, this has a floral patterned red corset, that has faux leather detailing. The middle of the corset has a faux leather strip where the corset fastens together at the front, there is also a belt that crosses the middle of the corset with chains hanging from it and a chrome buckle. At each corner of the corset there are patches of faux leather that have chrome studs dotted on them. The back of the corset ties together with ribbon.
Bslingerie® Women Steampunk Steel Boned Underbust Corset
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Now this is definitely elegant and fit for a queen. It has a gorgeous floral pattern and ties together at the sides with ribbons that go halfway up the corset. It also ties together at the back. Three brass hooks at either side of the front of the corset appear to hold it together with chains. The corset also has a peculiar shape at the front, in a sort of ‘w’, adding to its overall design. It is a beautiful under-bust corset and I highly recommend adding it to your wardrobe.
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This red faux leather under-bust corset is fairly simple in style. It has chrome studs that dot the edges of the corset and four belts with buckles in the centre of the corset that appear to hold it together at the front, the back of the corset laces together. The shape of the corset adds more detail as it has a neck strap that connects by a belt that runs from each shoulder.
This final under-bust corset is very simple, with a red satin-look material that has black gloss effect bones and four black gloss effect belts across the front of the corset. The corset zips together at the front also. This corset may look simple, but it can definitely be meddled with to suit your Steampunk costume.
