Your Guide to Mastering the Corset Trend In 3 Easy Ways

Summer is in full swing and by now you’ve probably seen the corset trend at least once. Whether it was worn by a major celebrity or your favorite influencer, it keeps popping up. It’s a piece that you’ll either A) hunt for ASAP or B) talk yourself out of because you don’t know what to wear it with. If you identify with B at all then you’re in luck. There are so many ways to style a corset top and with the help of this guide you’ll be well on your way to mastering the trend! 

1. Tone it down with denim.

This is a great way to embrace the trend and honestly it could be the best way to to style a corset. Since a corset’s boning gives it structure and makes it appear more rigid, denim is a great way to bring the garment down to an everyday look. With the ability to choose between denim skirts, shorts, or jeans the options are really endless.

2. Strike a balance with trousers.

Trousers, or slacks, can make any look business casual but nowadays it seems like they’re being worn as often as traditional jeans. This option makes the look slightly more formal than the previous option, but still gives you the comfort and ease to where are the corset trend on a casual day.

3. Dress it up with florals.

The beauty of pairing floral fabrics with corsets is the contrasting texture. Florals are often seen on chiffon or thin cotton fabrics well courses are often made from harder materials. The difference in the two creates a beautiful look when they’re combined. The only challenge is in finding a floral fabric that is airy enough to produce contrast but not so thin that the corset takes over. This also leaves room for experimentation though and as we know, fashion can be a game of trial and error. 

Give your summer wardrobe a boost with a corset or bustier top. With these options, you will no doubt rock the trend! Tag @theedgemag on Instagram to show us your corset look.