What to wear with this season’s corset trend

Corsets can be controversial. They gained a bad rep thanks to tales of Victorian women fainting and even displacing organs by cinching them so tightly, becoming a symbol of how fashion could be used to oppress women. Now, however, designers – including Knwls, Ottolinger, and Dilara Findikoglu – are reimagining the corset as a symbol of power and protection rather than restriction.

Aided by It-girls like Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid who have helped propel the trend into the mainstream, corsets have broken out from their restraints. They are no longer just undergarments or reserved for daring on-stage style moments, but have started to slip into our everyday wardrobes too.

The right corset – much like the right bra – can help you feel strong and supported, as long as it fits well and is designed with comfort in mind. However, the fact that corsets have historically been undergarments, means that working out what to wear with them can be tricky, especially during colder months when going outside in what’s essentially just underwear could leave you literally freezing your tits off.

Below, we’ve rounded up some key styling options for corsets, taking cues from runway fashion and street style then reworking them for the everyday wardrobe. From printed denim to playful accessories, cargo pants to micro minis, these versatile pieces can be worn with almost anything in your wardrobe as well as making perfect pairings for this season’s corsets.

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