One of the most common questions we are asked when it comes to corsets is how do you choose the right size corset? Most women know what size they are in clothing and their bra size, but finding the right size corset is a little different. The notion of having to measure yourself for a …

When many women think of a corset they think of a standard, lace option and are unaware of just how many different types of corsets are available. Different corsets have different uses and some will fit you better than others. Before going ahead and deciding on the perfect corset for you it is important to …

As with all types of clothing and underwear there are trends that can be followed when looking at which corsets are popular and which are not, and of course there are certain styles that are always on trend. As corsets grow in popularity and more and more women are wearing them, there has been a …

It’s always fascinating to take a peek back in time to see how things were invented, manufactured and used. That’s why the team at Lula Lu has decided to share a brief history of the corset. Turns out that this common undergarment has an interesting background that goes back several generations to a time when …

The proper care and storage of your corset is essential to getting the best possible results. Just like any other purchase you make, a corset is an investment. If not properly cared for, your corset can suffer the effects of becoming misshapen, or even rust. These are two things that will render your corset unwearable, …

When the topic of waist training comes up, one of the most common point of confusion is what a waist trainer actually is, i.e.what are people using to ‘train their waist.’ Since Kim Kardashian posted photos of herself in a latex cincher, companies have cropped up everywhere selling latex garments (or fajas) and the terminology …

If you start looking on the Internet for info about waist training, you’re going to find that a lot of people confuse what waist training actually is. For the record, it is NOT about wearing your Spanx to the gym in the hopes that your shaping undergarments will help you lose weight. That is a …

In 1908, a doctor used X-rays to highlight the damaging effects of tight corsets on a woman’s body. For centuries, boned bodices formed part of a lady’s everyday wardrobe, but it wasn’t until the invention and implementation of the metal eyelet — the holes through which the laces were threaded — in the 1820s and …

Recently, many friends have to attend to the wedding, and in this kind of moment, what kind of dress is very important to every woman who loves pretty and fashion. Most of people think that wearing the wedding dress just like the usual time, women dress the long dresses as usual time. But according to …

It was the Oxford Conference of Corsetry just over a week ago, and in its run-up I spent most of my time getting pretty obsessive about corsets. I’ve been neglecting other areas of lingerie to dedicate my time to crafting these exquisite, waist-altering garments. Consequently, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the significance …