Corset Tops
A corset top puts the structure on the outside. Boning or seaming through the body holds a shape that a normal top just drapes over, which is why one of these turns jeans into a going out outfit without any other effort.
▾ How do you wear a corset top without it feeling like a costume?
Balance it. The top is doing all the work, so the bottom half should be plain and the shoes should be easy. Straight jeans, a plain mini, flat boots. The version that reads as costume is the one where every piece is trying — corset, statement skirt, heels, and a hard belt all at once. Pick one loud thing. If you want the shape but not the attention, put a shirt or a knit over it and leave it open.
▾ When does a corset top beat a going out blouse?
When you want the outfit to hold its line all night. A blouse moves and softens; a corset top does not, and that is either the appeal or the problem depending on the evening. Concerts, birthdays and anywhere with a dress code you want to bend. For a night that involves a lot of sitting, the blouse is the kinder pick.
Corset tops sit in Tops. Pair one with jeans or a skirt and the decision gets easier.
