Waist training is usually easier in underbust corsets, but it is not impossible to be done in an overbust as well if the pattern is well drafted. I was quite lucky to come across this gorgeous design and it was instant love. My favorite things about it are the contrast between the beige and black with that beautiful waist insert drawing the attention to the area, the beige stitching around the boning channels and the overall resemblance to a victorian corset from the 1880s.

This beauty was made by Valeria Toloknova of Vdesign, who is a bespoke corset designer and model. She can custom make your own garment to fit perfectly to your measurements for the most comfortable wear.

The corset has 6 panels and 8 steel bones (including the 2 that flank the grommets) in a mix of flat and spiral on each side, plus a sturdy but flexible busk. The busk ends lower, with only 6 loops and at the top it ties with a ribbon through hidden grommets, for the extra decoration.  At the back, there are also 15 black grommets on each side. There is an attached front modesty panel and also a boned floating panel for the back, which I didn't wear during the shoot as I am stil seasoning the corset and this way I can tighten it easier (also the reason of the uneven gap, which I will ask you to forgive me for. It is the curse of a small busted girl, having to pull in the top while the waist is not yet accustomed). The fabric is a strong cotton coutil and the interior is lined with the same beige cotton. The sewing is very neat for this handmade corset and I was pleased to find that it is quite a comfortable wear too, despite the fact that overbusts are usually more restrictive. I can't wait to finish seasoning it and perhaps integrate it into some other future shoots, with a vintage flair. And I would definitely recommend it to someone looking to buy a quality overbust!

Be sure to check the Vdesign facebook page to see more unique works!

And many thanks to Jacques Hermitte for the photographs!