Due to overwhelming interest, we no longer maintain waitlists. We open a limited number of custom order deposit slots every 3-6 months.
The Lydia Corset is our version of this famous corset in the collection at the V&A. This crinoline-era corset nips in the waist, is fairly short over the hips, and has a cupped, natural bust height placement. Rows and rows of synthetic whalebone, flossed right through in contrast thread, completes the historical look of this corset. After a few wearings, the synthetic whalebone will shape to the wearer, creating a softer hourglass shape. This style is appropriate for the 1850s until the bodice hem lines drop over the hips in the mid 1870s.
Made to your measurements. A mockup is included with all Atelier orders for a fully bespoke experience.
Due to the varying availability of materials, some minor details may change such as exact lace/trims etc. We can customize most details, colors, materials, etc.
Details:
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Silk satin fashion fabric
- Coutil strength layer
- Bias-cut front panels, copying historical examples
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Contrast hand-stitched flossing details
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Synthetic Whalebone in 6mm widths
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Steels at lacing edges
- Waist tape
- Two-piece nickel grommets
- Drawstring over bust
Atelier pricing includes all details as photographed as well as mockup. Please contact us for custom colors, fabrics, or other design changes. Let us make you something amazing.
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For standard sizes in other historical periods, please see our Classic Corset range. If you want to make your own, we have paper patterns and kits as well as print-at-home digital patterns available.
Please see our Policies page for important information regarding payments, shipping, returns, and customs. International buyers are responsible for all VAT/customs fees. Under no circumstances will a shipment be marked as a "gift" or declared at a reduced value.
All Redthreaded corsets are handmade in our Colorado studio.value.
Photo credit: Merritt Portrait Studio
Accessories kindly provided by: American Duchess, Anachronism in Action, Dames a la Mode, & The Whip Stitch