Bustier or basques are often seen as seductive sexual items of female lingerie. However, in Victorian times, they were a medical necessity as women were considered fragile, needing assistance from some form of support to hold them upright. Even young girls aged from four to ten were sometimes laced up into bodices during that era. With the passage of time bustier were lengthened and tightened. This actually resulted in injuring the internal organs and made the girls breathless. This phenomenon was responsible for many women during the Victorian era fainting frequently and “getting the vapors”. Bustier is an interesting garment which generally adorned the upper class during the Victorian era. Since the 19th century, it has been extensively used for shaping the body, trimming the waist and uplifting the bust.
A modern body hugging bustier is traditionally a part of the lingerie. It is short and reaches as far as the ribs of the waist and is primarily meant for pushing up the breasts and gently shaping the waist. Modern bustier is made of mesh panels. Though boning is still prevalent, however much less than on previous occasions. It is a multi purpose garment which is used as a bra for innerwear or as a camisole for outerwear. Bustier is worn, at times, as a half slip under the sheer upper garment where the display of midriff is undesirable. Modern times use the bustier for enhancing women’s body contours, especially when the outer dress has a low back. Such under garments are usually sleeveless, tight fitting and manufactured in silk, satin or other stretch materials such as lycra, nylon or spandex. Sometimes cotton based materials are also used. They come equipped with built-in under wire bra or support eliminating the necessity of wearing one.
Provocative, exotic and sexy bustier is designed for the daring and confident women who are in control of their sexuality. The underclothes are worn to make them feel more beautiful, sensuous and are designed to provide a slim waist line. Such bustier is suitable for ladies from 18 years and above which is durable yet gorgeous. Bustier is generally purchased from best designing firms who understand the subtleties of design and the advantages of good fit. These firms have done their utmost to preserve the excellence of cut on which their reputation has been built. The result is women are satisfied with this change in their attitude towards good fitting innerwear. This progress has evolved since women these days are less shy and regard body hugging innerwear a matter of course.
A normally good bustier comes in a variety of qualities, prices, styles, fitting and designs for different occasions such as evening wear, sports or to meet the demands of the prevailing fashion. Usually, a selected number of renowned brands have designed bustier keeping this fact in mind. The Italian lingerie brand, Valery, definitely provides a memorable look with its array of bustier. The gorgeous pieces are in red silk adorned with beautiful tiny dots. The central panel is further decorated with lines of magnificent rouched fabrics expertly stitched in place to create a great focal point. Antique white lace borders the front section and continues till the bust line which is further accentuated with a central lace bow topped with small red rose bud. The fully adjustable shoulder straps display red and white fabric. They are only meant for hand washing.
Similarly, the French made designer bustier is beautifully embroidered in string net and provides the height of luxury. They are all hand crafted in exquisite lace and is totally a unique set for the ultimate gift. The satin tapestry and floral jacquard long line bustier is made of slightly padded under wired cups, hooks and eye front closure. The slimming waist cinching lace-up-back with adjustable shoulder straps is ideal for providing the body hugging appearance.
The foam padded bodice bustier is embossed with floral motif trimmed with rhinestone and shirred in front. It has removable and adjustable shoulder straps with cascading sheer hip streamers. The sexy sheer mesh and cross hatched net bustier with embroidered under wire cups and multi ribbon lace-up front are also in tremendous demand. Such intimate innerwear comes in international sizes within affordable price range.
The open bust bustier of gangster striped spandex and mesh shelf cups with cute ribbon lace-ups having back closure is glamorous and come with coordinating gloves and stockings. The mesh bustier is adorned with soft embroidered lace and has adjustable attached garters. The stunning matching lace bustier makes the wearer appear very elegant and sophisticated. The velvet lace-up bustier top with marabou trim and adjustable straps enhances the wearer’s body contours and is a perfect innerwear for the holidays. The adorable open bust bustier with candy cane stripes and ribbon lace-up front made of spandex is designed for the daring women who want to present themselves as glamorous and appealing.
Some of the sexy bustier is made of micro fiber with fish net front while the bust line is adorned with studs for an eye catching look. It is made further provocative with matching black stockings. The stretch knit exotic bustier has an attractive keyhole front with ribbon lace-up and hook and eye back closure. It comes in black and pink and is available in exotic leopard print. The pin striped bustier features an under wire top with matching garters and sheer back seam thigh high stockings.
The bustier sets are made of satin, velvet or lace and comes with ruffled trim with rhinestone buttons, garters, matching buckle belt and halter straps which are removable. Wearing such satin or lace bustier ensures an alluring and attractive appearance. The evening halter bustier are petite with black spaghetti strap top made of 100% polyester and lined with acetate with back zipper and rhinestones at the top. Some of the white padded bustier with metallic gold ribbon and plenty of vintage silk flowers make terrific bridal wear. They are made of polyester and nylon. Such innerwear is alluring yet functional helping in intimately covering the women’s body while providing the desired sensuous shape.