Corsets are probably one of the most popular while at the same time most harshly criticized pieces of women’s garments.

Victorian era saw great rise in popularity of corsets as well as their demise. How so? For the Victorian ladies it was common to waist up and get the perfect hourglass shape that was, at the time, cherished and, well, expected. However, the type of corsets worn then was uncomfortable and was known to cause…

My Size 24 Steel Boned Corset is Fully Closed

So Why Do I Measure Almost 26 Inches?

Fully Closed size 24 CS-411 (outer measurement)

Hello Blog Readers! I can’t tell you how many times I get emails or phone calls at Orchard Corset that ask that question. The short answer is the…

Costumes, Support, Fashion

Do I Need To Size Differently for Different Needs?

Costuming: Tree…

To Sleep or Not To Sleep

Adding the “sleepover” to your waist training

Hello darlings! I'm here again with my latest corset adventure....sleeping in my corset. My first attempt at this didn’t fair so well. I wore my maroon CS-426, lacing it how I would normally. Big mistake! I had a mild panic attack and had a hard time…

Hello Darlings!  This blog is all about the importance of seasoning, or breaking-in, your new corset. With so many people new to corseting out there, I thought it was time to emphasize this VERY important step in the life of your corset. …

Should I remove my corset before eating? That depends...

Just a few quick thoughts on eating and corsets – based solely on my own experiences and thoughts shared by some of my coworkers here at Orchard Corset.…

For those who fancy vintage dresses and lingerie (I think it's safe to say that's just about all of us here on PUG Style), here is a set of decorative cushions complete with old-fashioned dress forms with cute dresses, corsets and lingerie. Black and white polka dots complete the design. Find these for sale…