What is the difference between a corset and a bustier?

Question

Oh, and if you have a favorite brand, please let me know. I'm having trouble finding one I like. I need it to wear under a strapless evening gown. Tried victoria secret already. Thanks.

Answer 1

corsets are meant to reduce a waist and generally enhance body features.
bustiers are generally less boned and achieve less enhancements.
i wear both. but corsets ae a pain to put on and to wear. bustiers are more comfortable for normal occasions.

Answer 2

In old days, a corset was worn over a night-gown like slip called a chemise. The corset was cinched in to make the waist as tight as possible, but the breasts were not cinched in, they were held in by the chemise. A bustier is like a corset except that the front goes up and covers the breasts. In some old styles, the idea was to totally flatten the bust! Nowdays, they are shaped to give cleavage. You should try one on before you buy it. Try Victoria's Secret. Or, if you like to sew, check out the major pattern catalogs - they have all kinds of fancy and sexy old-fashioned undergarments, and they aren't that hard to make at home.

Answer 3

A corset is for the abdomen and the back, a bustier is for the abdomen, back and to give the girls a boost! I would try Bra World, Fredericks, Lover's Lane, Sears, and boutique stores in the mall. I can't really tell u where 2 go 2 purchase one, because stores differ depending on where u live. Sometimes u can find just what u need over the internet. go to www.ebay.com

Answer 4

A corset was meant to squeeze in your waist, making it smaller. A bustier boosts the boobs! LOL Ok, couldn't help it...

Answer 5

Corsets are meant to push DOWN the breasts, boustiers are meant to push UP the breasts.

Answer 6

Like she said.
Try the bigger department stores such as Macy's they have everything.

Answer 7

REALLY THERES NOT MUCH DIFFERECE TRUST I KNO.