Your guide to buying and wearing a Corset

Buying a corset will do wonders for your sex appeal. Please remember that you need to have a figure if you are too over weight you wont get the same look. I am size 36, 34, 40 and I can look good! I would start with a black satin number and once you have your confidence start to go for other colours and styles. Personally i have 8 corsets, and each one makes me feel curvy and sexy. Invest in a corset this should not be a one time, one wear purchase, you will look to pay between $150 and $300 which should last you a lifetime. My favourite corset retailer is Agent Provocateur however there are many online channels to purchase use our search function on the top right hand of this page and type the word "corset" to get corset related search results. Over the years I have perfected lacing my own corsets, however you will need some help at first but here are a few tips; Loosen the lacing at the back of the corset to achieve an even gap of approx 4 inches from top to bottoms. Make sure all the hooks are undone on the front of the corset and place the corset around your body so the lace is behind and the fastens/hooks are at the front. You should now have the lace hanging down either side e.g. left behind and right behind. Fasten the front of you corset, it should still be loose since you have not tightened the lace from behind. Once fastened pull the left and right lace from behind, pull it together slowly to avoid damage to the corset boning. Your corset should be comfortable yet supportive and you should be able to breath in and out without feeling constricted. After a few weeks of wearing the corset you can shorten the lace strings since the corset would have gelled more with your body. Please note that you should leave at least 18 inches of lace. Caring for your corset is key, if you have purchased on a quality retailer you should have received a box with tissue paper. If not purchase these 2 things and wrap your corset away after each use. You dont need to wash you corset after every use; I wear mine at least once a week and only wash every couple of months. You will find hanging your corset out on a washing line to air will be enough to keep it fresh. To wash I recommend dry cleaning or a gentle hand wash using a very mild detergent. Do not at any times wash in a washing machine or tumble dry. Please always read the washing instructions on your corset before undertaking the cleaning process. Have fun and feel sexy! Love Miss Kensington xxx