Shop The Trend: Corset And Bustier Tops You Can Actually Breathe In
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In high school, my pretentious English teacher made us all write papers about how the corset was a literary symbol for women’s oppression in the 1800s. Little did she know that in 2021, the TikTok teens would come full circle on both modern feminism and stylized undergarments. Whether you’ve seen them on your ForYou page, “The New York Times” or literally in person, corset tops are having a major moment this winter. But we’re here to help you find one you’ll actually enjoy wearing.
For a seemingly niche garment, the corset top is surprisingly versatile. You can dress it with a blazer and wide-leg trousers, style it with jeans and heels for a cute and casual look or even wear it over other tops for a Y2K layered look that’s still modern and polished.
After wearing tie-dye sweatsuits for two years straight, you may be a little hesitant about your corset-shopping process. And rightfully so! Much like bra shopping, finding the perfect corset top is daunting. You need something sexy but secure, that fits and breathes without giving you weird gaps or gaping holes.
Like any TikTok trendy clothing item, there’s an onslaught of options for corset and bustier-style tops across a million different websites. But you don’t just want any corset top, you want the corset top. And you don’t want to waste your time, money and sanity with shipping, returns and getting your arms caught in a bra meant to be worn as a shirt that could only fit an American Girl doll.
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So, I did it. I did a deep dive on corset tops to bring you a very curated list of the best options out there. I did my best to range in price, material, style and size, and made sure every item listed has tons of positive reviews (often with photos of people wearing the tops!). I’ll tell you, finding just this handful of quality corset tops was a challenge, and I sifted through a least a hundred sexy-looking shirts that just didn’t make the cut.
As a mid-plus size non-binary person with a large chest and low tolerance for uncomfortable clothes, I offered commentary where it seemed relevant. Though of course, no one knows your style and body better than you do, so feel free to take my words with a grain of Himalayan pink salt.
To keep you on-trend but also comfortable, I’ve rounded up the best corset and bustier-style shirts that you can actually live/eat/breathe in.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.
