Corsets

The Corset Connection is a simple site where one can go to pick out some very fancy and beautiful corsets. They carry a wide variety of corsets: overbust, underbust, bridal, and vintage. They also offer a few different styles of bra to go with your underbust corset or to be worn alone. If you've never bought a corset before and are nervous about getting the right fit when you order online, this site has a form where you input various measurements as well as your e-mail and their experts will get back to you about what styles and sizes might be right for you. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-04
Cost: free to browse Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: Corsets

Canada-based Decadent Designs creates gorgeous corsets, skirts and dresses. They use rich materials, laces, metal and PVC to craft their designs. You can choose a traditional size or enter in your own custom measurements and receive a garment tailored exactly for you. The amazing this is that they do custom fitting at no extra charge. This is a great service. All prices are listed in US dollars. Payments can be made by credit card, PayPal or even money order. Decadent Designs ships to North America, Europe and a few other locations; you'll want to check carefully to ensure that your hometown is covered. My favorite design is their Gothic Ball Gown made from black tulle and PVC. If I ever get married again, this will be my wedding gown. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-04
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Corsets

The items featured at Adore Corsets are just stunning. They carry lovely corsets, skirts and dresses, all individually hand-made. For an extra fee, you can have a corset made precisely to your measurements. They offer free shipping and returns in the UK; shipping is available to the US but it's pricey. Adore Corsets provides extensive care instructions as well as plentiful tips on sizing and wearing your corset. Their returns policy is strict but very clear. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-09-24
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Corsets

G.W. Corsetry offers you an exclusive approach to having your corset made. All corsets are custom made with you making the choices on style, embellishments and fabric. First off you need to browse through the different designs and pick out what appeals to you. There are several patterns that are from the late 1880’s and early 1900’s. Some patterns are not suitable for tight lacing. This information is listed with the description of the corset. You can make your choices based on what you plan to use the corset for; training, bridal or just for fashion. If you have questions there is an excellent FAQ section that you can browse through. It includes various definitions on the terminology pertaining to creating your corset along with information on fabrics. Once you have chosen your design and embellishments you need to fill out the Quote form so that you will know what the cost of your corset will be and approximately how long it will take for you to receive the finished product. You can get some general pricing ideas from the website. Once you have received your quote back you can then continue by filling out the Order form and Fittings form. Once this is completed you with receive an invoice and work can begin on your corset as soon as you make your payment. When you have sent in all your fitting information a scrap corset will be made and sent to you via the mail to try on and advise of any adjustments that need to be made. Including photographs of yourself in the scrap corset are also a good idea. It’s a good idea to keep this in mind if you want the corset for a particular time or event. Shipping back and forth will take time. Payments can be made in installments if you prefer, however the item will not be shipped to you until it is fully paid for. Be sure to browse through the gallery to see some of the finished products. When deciding whether or not you want to pursue this avenue to purchase your corset keep in mind that what you end up with is a totally fitted, unique to you corset.

Date Reviewed: 2006-07-03
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Corsets

At first I thought this was going to be another standard fetish gear site with the same stuff I see everywhere, and boy was I wrong! The people at Fetish Flair offer a lot of that stuff I was expecting, but they also offer many hard to find and custom pieces. Some of my favorites were The Humbler CBT device, Custom tooled leather collar, Rose Punch Crop, Leather Roses, and unusual END leather masks that look almost skull like. There is also a wide variety of canes, collars, numbered art prints, costumes, jewelry, and more! They have sizes up to 6X, so everyone can find something they can wear here. The contact and customer service info is easy to find. The size charts are available (and helpful advice about them is given). They list events they will be at, and have a really nice links section that many educational sites would envy. To top it off, they are offering dungeon design services and collaring ceremony planning and space rental! They apparently have a dungeon in St. Louis, and they state that "We are happy to coordinate every detail for you from the flowers to the custom collar. We offer an experienced Mistress or Master of Ceremonies to provide the ceremony formalities." Wow, is that a sign of the times or what? - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-06-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, BDSM Gear, Corsets, D / S, Fetish Wear, Fine Art Prints, jewelry, Lingerie, Sado-masochism (S/M), Uncategorizable

The Baroness is a legend of latex that has been online since 1995, and has become synonymous with high quality latex and rubber clothing. Her designs are always daring, intelligent, sexy, and cutting edge. She offers everything from dresses and jackets to over the top items like inflatable straight jackets (a personal favorite of mine). As well as clothing, she offers some really quirky accessories such as cute little bow necklaces and matching bracelets. If you have ever wondered how to take care of a latex/rubber garment, the Baroness has written an article titled "Latex Rubber Garments: Care, Maintenance, and Repair" that is a MUST read. It is free to all on the site, so make sure to get the best knowledge about the topic here. As you can tell, I'm a true fangirl of the Baroness. I've followed her designs for years, and I've never met a person who didn't love their finished Baroness piece. Expensive and worth it. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-05-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, BDSM Gear, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Latex / PVC / Rubber, Sexuality Info

Every girl should have a Fairy Gothmother. This is a UK based fashion company with a shop in London. I really need to go there! Corsets are authentic and can be used for waist training as well as exciting fashion statements. You will find a wide range of styles and sizes in stock. If there isn’t anything that tickles your fancy there is always the custom option. There are corsets for every option. From prom dress to night out on the town or perhaps something suitable for the bedroom. The corsets are absolutely gorgeous and the material patterns you have to choose from are stunning. Also available are some incredible jewellery, accessories, dresses, skirts and awesome petticoats. You can find everything you need to put together a stunning outfit. When I visited the website the In Stock system was down for maintenance so I was unable to see what corsets they have currently in stock. I will be going back for another peek though! Terms and conditions are easily found and a snap to read through. If you are in the market for a corset, this is a site I would recommend you check out. - Koi

Date Reviewed: 2006-04-21
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Corsets

Well, the name says it all. If you are looking for some interesting stockings from a UK shop, then this one has quite a range of stockings and other erotic lingerie. I found everything from anklets to jewelry here, and there were very clear links to size charts for products that were not simply "one size fits most". Descriptions of the products themselves are a bit on the minimal side, and customer service and contact info is pretty limited as well. That said, they offer order tracking which is very nice. All in all I'd say it is a decent enough online store for lingerie. Navigation is on the extremely irritating side though, so be prepared for that. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-03-01
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Corsets, jewelry, Lingerie

I like this BDSM gear, adult toy, and lingerie store. It has a much more homegrown feel than most that you find on the web and lets you know there is a real person (rather than just a template) behind the design. That leads to a few glitches with frames, but it is worth it to read original words rather than completely pre-packaged type. You'll find all kinds of stuff here, from entry level goodies to fantastic treats for the erotic expert. You'll see books, bondage gear, shoes, fashions, lotions and lubes, men's fashions, novelties, sex toys, and much more (and it is all organized well). My favorite thing of all here is the purse section. Some of those are simply priceless! They offer plus sizes, and you can usually find a size chart for any piece of clothing you are looking at. Customer service and contact info is all in order, and this Canadian store lists a snail mail address and phone number as well as email contact info. All in all, a pretty good shop with an apparently helpful store owner who seems very honest and open about her knowledge of the products. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-02-22
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Sado-masochism (S/M), Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Shoes

Le Chateau is not only an online fetishwear store, but also a brick'n'mortar store in Pennsylvania. In addition to the usual lubes and tubes, they have several lines of leatherwear, corsets, as well as some of the more obscure stuff like chastity devices, 7" spike heel ballet shotes, and beginner's crossdressing kits that you'll have a hard time finding elsewhere. Ordering is via secure cart, but as well they list full contact info of phone, snail, fax, and so forth. Y'all know my standard caution when buying this fancy stuff - get in touch and negotiate carefully to avoid expensive disappointments. They do have clear shipping and return policies stated. Per their site, you'll also find these folks vending at some of the better nationally known kink events.

Date Reviewed: 2005-08-02
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie

This California corset company offers beautiful works of worn art. You'll see on their site numerous photos of models wearing the corsets and samples of fabric, ribbons, and much more. They make corsets for men or women. They have a sizing chart and information on how to order. One tip - there are no returns if you've measured wrong. I suggest strongly that for this sort of purchase that you negotiate directly and in great detail. They are expensive - justly so, no doubt - and you will look fantastic in a good fit. You'll look silly in a bad fit. For Southern California folks you can arrange custom fittings. Contact is via email and financing is via PayPal. There is an Acrobat PDF of ordering, payment, and shipping information. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2005-03-22
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Corsets

Coming from Toronto, this site offers a nice selection of what appear to be quite well researched and constructed devices. Their primary focus is on corsets, and they have extensive resources, tips, suggestions, and a variety of product to offer. As well they offer foundation undergarments, garter belts, restraints, and other products. They even have a line of pillowcases! As with all such products, which are both good quality and as well an investment, you will do well to contact them and individually negotiate. Their contact info is on the site, as well as clear terms and conditions. This well researched and nicely presented site also has a great links list of some fairly obscure sites where you'll want to spend time wandering. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2004-09-11
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie

Many folks are already familiar with Mr. S, a very high end BDSM and fetish store designed for men. Now, I don't know about you, but I've always hoped that they'd have something for women someday. It appears that I wasn't the only one! This is Madame S, a store with the same sort of quality but primarily for women! There is a large variety of high end merchandise ranging from latex dresses to DVDs. There is a helpful size chart, excellent customer service and shipping info, and even a fabric and color chart! In addition to the clothing, toys, books, and movies there is a gallery section featuring works by famous fetish photographers and artists. There is also a large community section with news about events. My only two criticisms? I would have liked a size chart for the shoes (it may be there but I didn't find it easily), and not all the DVDs give info on the amount of content you'll find on them. Other than that, this site exceeds all expectations! An instant classic! » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2003-09-18
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

The woman behind this site sews custom corsets and dresses. She has an extensive catalog of samples with prices listed for variations on fabric etc. You can also browse through some sample fabrics she has in stock. She gives a detailed instruction on how to measure yourself to be able to order a custom corset. You can also view a pictorial diary of her completed projects over time. Contact and ordering is via email, snailmail and telephone. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2001-06-10
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Corsets

Two words encompass what you'll encounter on this site - quality and class. O'Rion Xcalibur, well-known and respected elder in the Seattle leather community, has applied skills developed over 20 years to producing exquisite custom corsets and tailoring. They do custom leather and studwork, period costumes, and handmade steel-boned corsets, all in materials both traditional and unexpected. They specialize in 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th century style corsets, for men and women both. The website is small and new, and plans to add much more. Displayed currently are about ten pictures of a wide diversity of items, primarily shots from a fashion show in the spring of '99. Everything done is custom, prices and materials and schedule and everything else to be negotiated between you and the artist, and they provide a simple form to initiate contact. I recently had occasion to watch the artists from this site as they did fittings, and every item I saw was as I mentioned at the start of this review - quality and class. (Jane's note* I've seen enough of these corsets in person to wholeheartedly recommend the services) » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-12-12
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Corsets

5 different corset styles were shown when I visited. The real life location is in Kansas City, but you can order from afar via mail, phone or fax. No online ordering available. There are corset lacing tips, and a good sizing chart at the site, and photos of all items. Privacy policy was stated. All orders are custom. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: Corsets

From Boston, this leathercrafter has at least a dozen corset patterns in leather or patent leather, as well as other fetishwear like halters, short skirts, and tops. Photos of all items. When ordering online you must jot down item info to fill into the form. Also, you can order via phone or mail. No privacy policy stated, but they do have a return policy (no returns on custom garments, but one free alteration). Pieces are custom, so 4-8 weeks for deliveries. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Corsets, Fetish Wear

Probably one of the most famous, this San Francisco based shop offers corsets from around 8-10 different designers at any given time. The styles range from romantic, old fashioned, to leather and fetish. There are photos of most of the different styles. The webpage itself has tons of corset info, and the real life store is host to classes. Everything here is custom made (they are male-friendly and larger women friendly). Ordering can be done online, or via mail, fax or phone. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Corsets

Located in San Francisco, the Dark Garden site has a wide selection of both romantic and fetish corsets and corset dresses. Everything is made to order here, and there are some good FAQs on sizing, care of your corset, lacing, etc. The online images are gorgeous (they have photos of every corset offered, usually in more than one fabric or color). They also do bridal styles. Ordering is via phone, fax, mail or email. 50% is due at the time of order, the rest on completion. Since it's all made to order, returns can't be done. Privacy policy is stated (everything is confidential). » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23

Category Listings: Corsets

The real life retail store is located in San Francisco, but there are lots of stores that sell Stormy products, and most recently the Stormy website has started to offer online shopping. I have one Stormy bustier myself, and I like it lots. The website includes a photo gallery of fashions from the last several years, a good selection of bdsm links, and the shopping area which includes both bdsm gear and leather. There is a wonderful selection of leather corsets, along with a lacing guide page. They also have leather lingerie, bustiers and more, and a selection of latex. The return/refund/exchange policy was clearly stated, as was a privacy policy. Online ordering is still not the best - the only true online option is via email. Otherwise you can phone, fax or mail your order. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 1999-07-23
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies