Corset Dresses

Some dresses do the work of a full outfit before you even consider accessories. Think of the little black dress, but replace that with corset dress. The boning or structured bodice creates silhouette from the outside in so you aren’t worried about having the right underwear on, standing up straight enough, or just having the body you want that day. It keeps everything in place where you want it and lets you focus on enjoying your night. We’ve found that corset dresses tend to fall into one of two categories in the minds of most people. Extremely formal, as in reserved for black tie events or a red carpet appearance. Or very going out, and we mean all of the connotations that go with that phrase. The reality is that the best corset dresses exist in neither of these categories exclusively. When done right, a corset dress can be just as easy to wear to a summer wedding as it is to a birthday dinner or a night when you want to feel effortlessly chic without stressing about details. What differentiates the dresses that work from ones you’ll regret buying is fit. A quality structured dress will move with your body. The boning will lay flat. The cups will actually give you some support, if it has them. The zipper or back lacing won’t gap open after a few hours wearing it. These are all things we feel like should be standards, but are sadly not. We’ve been picky about every corset dress we’ve ever featured because a dress that doesn’t structurally work is less of a dress and more of a project. We’re proud to say that this edit covers the entire range of what a corset dress can be. Tighter fitted midis that can work for formal occasions. Flowy satin dresses that make getting glammed up feel like the best idea. Cottagecore, lace up numbers with full skirts that will look incredible in photos at garden parties and outdoor weddings. Mini versions for when you want that added impact with a shorter hem. Neutral colors for customers who love the structure of a corset dress without making a bold statement with their outfit. And lastly, vibrant jewel tones for those who want to make a statement with their whole being when they wear one of these bad boys. Its not about squeezing into a corset dress. Its about embracing a silhouette that will flatter you because of its design. That little detail means everything to us, and every dress in this edit knows it too.