WINTER 2016 - 17
WHITE PURLS “OWN YOUR BEST GLAMOROUS SELF”
DARK FILM NOIR BY THE LOVELY DORIS HOBBS
AVA GARDNER THE LEGENDARY
ʻFEMME FATALEʼ
DIOR “THE NEW LOOK” DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KWF PHOTOGRAPHY
DARK SECRETS YOUʼLL BE DELICIOUSLY SURPRISED
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he compression of a corset is also Sometimes found physically stimulating as well as visually titillating. Very few wear just one style of corset, rather they wear a combination of gowns, waspies, and over-bust versions, all achieving a sensual appearance. While many women wouldn’t consider a corset for everyday attire, it’s safe to say that lacing up is highly encouraged and expected for a generation of women today. For woman of the Victoria era, a gown such as this would present nothing, but pure beauty, expressing who you truly are, with the addition of a corset which speaks of your personality.
If worn correctly, a corset can still be a glamourous and beautiful choice, being displayed as a work of art with an array of detailed embellishments, beading and multiple yards of Chantilly lace. Today, corsets are ultimately about support, foundation, and structure, not simply about waist reduction, they bring beauty to any occasion, from day wear to an evening of ultimate seduction.