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BUYERS’ GUIDE
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF VOLLERS CORSETRY
Vollers Corsets are the iconic garment that can be worn for lingerie and outerwear. They are about comfortable body control that can make you feel and l ook sexy and elegant. This guide takes you through fitting and measuring and expl ains some of the styles to suit your customers. Once the corset it on –it’s sol d! Vollers The Corset Co Ltd
6-9 T he Approach, Claybank Road , Portsmouth, Hampshire , PO 3 5 LL, UK Te l: +44 (0 ) 2392 66015 0 Fa x: +44 (0) 2392 6609 58 Email: info@volle rs-corset s.com We b: wwvolle rs- corsets.c om
MEASURING & FITTING
1.
The main points for measuring are the circumferen ce of the bus t, waist and hips.
2.
Bra cup size does not co me into it, as non e of the cors ets h ave cups, all bar one style.
3.
Once measured, always fit a corset at least 2�- 4� smaller than their n atural waist to achieve th e ho urgl ass effect.
4.
For fitting, undo th e fron t busk and loosen the laces at the back
5.
Appr oach the customer fro m th e back to place the corset ar ound the body. Try to encourage the c ustomer to wear a ves t or t-shirt to preven t marking).
6.
Fasten the corset at the front starting at the top and neatly align the front clasps.
7.
N ow the exci ting part, star t pulling/adjusting the l aces, starting at th e top – then at th e hips and fin ally tighten the w aist and f asten.
8.
To achieve a good fit, sometimes it’s necess ary to try another style for differen t len gths, and variation in the bust and hip measurements, as explained in “Feature s & Benefits”
9.
Once the co rset is on, an d the customer is amaze d at the feel g ood f actor th at may be the sale. But if the customer wants the corset alte red sligh tly we can offer an alte ration service (price available on en quiry).
10.
You may decide, however, to offer a full “Made to Measure” service. For this service a form is attached at the back of this Guide. Prices are available on application.
DISPLAY It is important to display and/or have a visual of the corset worn, as th e corsets will not sell themselves on han gers. Di splay captu res your cu stomers’ imagination and aspir ati ons!
USAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY All photographs h ave different uses. Per missi on for reproduction has to be applied for through I an Voller. All photographs are subject to protected copyrigh t. BODY FORMS
There is a limited stock available of plastic body-forms, and a new design is in the early stages of developmen t. Pleas e let Ian kn ow if you are interested. Costs to be confirmed.
STARTER PACK This is a suggested selection of styles to satisfy most customer shapes. 1905
Sizes 22” – 32”
1870
Sizes 18” – 38”
1890
Sizes 22” – 40”
1808
Sizes 20” – 38”
1891
Sizes 22” – 42”
176
Sizes 24” – 34”
4004
Sizes 22” – 32”
4000
Sizes 22” – 38”
1921
Sizes 24” – 38”
1809
Sizes 20” – 36”
1141
Sizes 18” – 38”
1904
Sizes 20” – 34”
FOR MERCHANDISING AND COLOUR CO-ORDINATION, SWATCH BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STOCK FABRI CS. OUR CORSETS ARE FITTED BY W AIST M EASUREM ENTS IN IN CHES, AS PER THE EXAM PLE SHOWN BELOW CORSET WAIST SIZE UK DRESS SIZ E EUROPE DRESS SIZE USA DRESS SIZE
22” 6 34 4
24” 8 36 6
26” 10 38 8
28” 12 40 10
30” 14 42 12
32” 16 44 14
THEREFORE, IF YOUR CUSTOMER I S A SIZE 14 THEY SHOULD PURCHASE A SIZE12 OR 10 TO ACHIEVE THE ‘H OURGLASS’ EFFECT.
1905 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +10”
FRONT BUSK
11”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
12” 12”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACIN G. AVAILABLE IN ALL FABRICS BENEFITS:
BEST SELLER GOOD ALL ROUN D SHAPE SUIT S MOST BODY SHAPES SITS ON THE BUST AT NIPPLE LIN E, NOT OVER IT, SO LARGER WOMEN MAY REQUIRE MORE COVERAGE
176 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+12” 0 +12”
FRONT BUSK
13”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
16” 14.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
FLATTERIN G SHAPE FOR THE LARGER CUSTOMER, AS THE PANELS ARE AN GLED FORWARD. THE LONGER FIT GIVES MORE CONTROL AT THE HIPS. SITS ON THE BUST (AT NIPPLE LINE) GI VING A VOLUPTUOUS FI GURE.
1809 Overbust Style
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +10”
FRONT BUSK
10”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
13” 12.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
SITS HIGHER OVER THE BUST, WITHOUT THE MOULDED CUP. SUIT S THE LARGER BUST RAN GE.
THOUGH
1808 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+9” 0 +7”
FRONT BUSK”
11”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
13” 12.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACIN G. BENEFITS:
HIGH CUT OVER THE BUST, GI VING A SECURE FINISH. THI S CORSET WILL GIVE THE MOST BUST COVERAGE. VERY POPULAR WITH YOUNGER CLIENTELE.
1141 (Double Boned) Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +11”
FRONT BUSK
13”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
16” 14.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
LONGER FRONT DEPTH SO EXCELLENT FOR T HE TALLER CLIENTS. DOUBLE BONING DEFINES THIS CORSET.
4000 Underbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+7” 0 +10”
FRONT BUSK”
8”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
10” 11”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
THE UN DERBUST CORSET IS VERY VERSATILE AN D OFTEN USED AS A FASHION ACCESSORY. THI S CORSET CAN BE WORN OVER Y OUR EVERYDAY WEAR, AN D YOU’LL FEEL THAT YOU HAVE A COMPLETELY NEW OUT FIT. EXCELLENT FOR THOSE OFFICE PARTIES
1870 Underbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +10”
FRONT BUSK”
11”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
12.5” 12.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
VERY NEAT AND EFFECTIVE WAIST NIPPER, ST UNNING AS AN OUTER AND UNDER GARMENT. SUIT S TIGHT -LACERS
1890 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +12”
FRONT BUSK
13”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
15.5” 15.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
A “CLASSI C” SHAPE. SUIT S A TALLER CLIENT WILL FIT FROM SMALL TO LARGER SHAPE.
1891 Underbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+7” 0 +12”
FRONT BUSK
11”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
14” 14”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
A CLASSI C WAI ST & HIP CORSET, EXCELLENT FOR BRI DES, WHO PREFER TO WEAR A BRA AS WELL.
4004 Underbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+6” 0 +6”
FRONT BUSK
8”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
10.5” 11”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES.
BENEFITS:
AN ELEGANT “WAI ST NIPPER” FOR THE STRAI GHT FRAME CUST OMER WHO IS JUST LOOKING FOR W AIST SHAPING. AN EXCELLENT FASHION ACCESSORY.
1921 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+12” 0 +12”
FRONT BUSK
13”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
15” 10.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
VERY POPULAR WITH BRIDES, AS THE LOW FRONT AND VERY LOW BACK ALLOWS THE CORSET TO FIT SNUGLY UNDER THE WEDDING DRESS.
1904 Overbust Corset
FEATURES:
BUST WAIST HIPS
+10” 0 +10”
FRONT BUSK
10”
FRONT DEPTH BACK DEPTH
13” 12.5”
ALL STYLES ARE FULLY LIN ED AND HAVE UN DERBUSK AN D A MODESTY PANEL UNDER THE BACK LACES. BENEFITS:
THI S CORSET HAS A FOAM CUP WHICH IS ‘B’ SIZE. IT IS POPULAR WITH THE Y OUNGER CLIENTELE WITH A SMALLER BUST.
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VOLLE RS BLOUSE S BLACK CHIFFON BLOUSE TO GO UNDER OR OVER ALL STYLES OF CORSETS
VOLLE RS JEWELLERY HAND MADE (TO ORDER) SOLID SILVER JEWELLERY. BRACELETS, EARRIN GS & N ECKLACES TO COMPLEMENT THE VOLLERS CORSET RANGE.
PRESENTATION BOXES
THESE BOXES ARE IDEAL FOR GIFT WRAPPING, POSTAGE & STORAGE. THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES CONTACT IAN VOLLER FOR INFORMATI ON ON PRICES.
VOLLERS ART BOOK
VOLLER CORSET S PHOTOGRAP HED BY ALWYN R COATES A STUNNING HARD BACK ART BOOK TO ADD AMBI ENCE TO ANY ST ORE, OR AS A GIFT AVAILABE FROM VOLLERS DIRECT AT £15.00 + VAT