CORSET 'FITSPO: HOW TO WEAR THE TREND

By Emma Strawbridge, 11 June 2023

Corsets have been around for AGES – no but literally, since the 1500s! They've changed a bit since then, thankfully – think more Y2K NRG, less Henry VIII vibes 👀 Whether you’re a grunge girlie or a beachy bb, there's a corset out there for you – and we’re here to show you how to style up a look that HITs. So sit back, relax (coz you can actually breathe in 2023 corsets 🤪) and read on for five 🔥 corset-top outfit ideas for every summer mood 💡

Woman wearing yellow ASYOU corset | ASOS Style Feed

THE SUN SEEKER

ASYOU bandeau lace up front broderie corset co-ord in yellow, from £19.50

Got some hols in the cal? Good, coz this ASYOU corset co-ord is best served sunny side up 🥵 For the people who thrive in the ☀️ yellow is the colour for you. Plus, the sweetheart neckline, lace-up front and adorbs broderie deets all work together to create an outstanding summer ‘fit 👏 Did we mention the matching mini and platform heels?! It’s giving Lizzie McGuire goes to Ibiza and we’re here for it!🍋

Woman wearing ASOS Weekend Collective corset | ASOS Style Feed

THE Y2K QUEEN

ASOS Weekend Collective laser print denim co-ord, from £32

Corset outfits 🤝 Y2K style. It’s a match made in 00s heaven 😇 – and nothing says Y2K quite like denim 🦋 This printed style from ASOS Weekend Collective is the perfff option for *all* your summer motives. She could be going for brunch with pals, on a date, even a BNO – the definition of an all-rounder! You know we HAD to include the matching low-rise boyfriend jeans for MAX 00s vibes. Just add chunky gold jewellery and racer sunnies to complete the ‘fit.

Woman wearing printed corset dress | ASOS Style Feed

THE SOCIAL 🦋

True Violet corset midi dress in red rose print, £94

It can be hard figuring out how to style corset tops for special events – so, wear a dress instead! This BEAUT floral corset dress from True Violet is a lesson in occasion dressing 🌹 The fitted top and midi length creates a gorge silhouette, and the slit means it’s gonna be easy to walk in, too! 🙏 For the types whose social cal is always chocka with BIG occasions (we’re talking weddings, fancy dinners, the races etc), this is the one 💗

Woman wearing printed corset | ASOS Style Feed

THE FESTI-GAL

COLLUSION frayed edge corset top in floral camo co-ord, from £17.50

Festivals are your major opportunity to go ALL-OUT when it comes to your 'fits! Festival fashion is all about the 👏FUN👏, and a printed corset top like this one from COLLUSION really nails the brief 📝 The panelling, the frayed seams, the neon-green deets, the matching skirt and jacket – it’s all so good 🥹 We’d say you’re gonna turn heads at the mainstage, but you won’t, coz no-one will be able to see you… (geddit? It’s camo 🥲)

Woman wearing broderie corset | ASOS Style Feed

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THE PRAIRIE PRINT-CESS

Reclaimed Vintage broderie corset top in floral print, £27.99

OK, don’t know about you, but this trend is all over our FYP. The prairie-girl vibe is Bridgerton-meets-Y2K-meets-Mamma Mia… and it’s gr8. This Reclaimed Vintage corset top ticks all the boxes: floral print ✅ frills ✅ broderie ✅ You can go OTT on the prairie vibes by teaming it with a tiered skirt, OR balance things out with a pair of cargos or jeans for something a lil more chill. How to wear a corset? This is it, peeps!