What is the difference between a corset, a corselet and a fashion bustier or fashion cincher?
A15- Corsets and corselets are designed for the customer who wants to restrict their waist and create a more curvaceous figure. 4 inches for corsets, 2 inches for corselets. As such they are designed with interior and exterior qualities and materials to facilitate this without tearing. A fashion bustier or fashion cincher is designed with the sexy look of a corset, but do not provide restriction. Their favorable qualities are different. They are lighter weight (better for hot temperatures), not as restrictive to movement and easier (and faster) to get into (or out of). They have several options for front closure. Because they require less materials and time to fabricate, they are a less expensive alternative to corsets or corselets.
