Madame le Strange corsets are made using the finest materials available. 

I do not charge extra for modesty panels, toiles or corset coutil. All these come as standard with my corsets.

However, there are various extras that are chargeable - please see The Cost of Your Corset for further details.

I will not use inferior materials, nor skimp on any part of the process. To do so would result in a poorly fitting and un-aesthetically pleasing garment. This would be bad news for the client and potentially disastrous for my reputation!

Generally speaking, corsets fall into five basic categories:

• Stays/bodies (pre-Victorian. Great for emphasising the bust but do not nip in the waist. Give the appearance of an elegant and elongated torso)
• Underbust (does what it says on the tin! Nips in the waist but sits just under the bust. Known in Edwardian times as a corset girdle)
• Cincher (slightly shorter than an underbust - ideal for beginning waist training)
• Victorian Hourglass (the archetypal corset that most people choose. Basic shapes are straight top or sweetheart. The former is good for small or firm busts; for anything else, choose the latter!).
• Edwardian Straight Front (similar to Victorian but with a slightly different design and busk).

Within these basic models is the scope for numerous different designs. Whilst I have many wonderful antique patterns, I also create beautiful bespoke models and designs. I can offer numerous varying styles, designed to your specifications.

Every corset can be customised to clients' own specifications. Simply pick a style, add any extras, and then choose a fabric from one of the galleries on the proceeding pages. Alternatively, why not get in touch so that we can discuss your needs?

All Madame le Strange corsets come with a rigid steel busk for extra durability, plus a combination of flat and spiral steel bones (or in the case of stays and bodies, cane or reed bents, and a wooden busk, depending on how historically accurate the garment needs to be). How many bones is dependent upon style and size but on average, there may be around 24-26 in an overbust, and 14-20 in underbust models. In addition, all corsets come with a modesty panel and underbusk as standard - I do not charge extra for these - however, if you prefer not to have one or the other, just let me know!

Please note that corsets should be 2"-6" smaller than your natural waist size, depending on how much reduction you desire. For example, if you have a 26" waist and order a 26" corset, you will get no reduction at all, whereas a 22" corset will nip you in by 4" when fully closed! Please refer to the Advice and Sizing page for more details. The exception to this rule is stays/bodies.

Materials used: Cotton-backed corset satin, corset coutil, duchesse satin, brocade, taffeta, printed cotton, PVC, wide rigid steel busk, flat and spiral steel boning, duchesse satin binding, cotton binding, cotton lacing, two-part metal grommets, metal aglets.

Postage within the UK is 12GBP for one corset - this is because I only use Guaranteed Next Day Delivery (GNDD). International postage is between 15-20GBP, dependent upon location. In all cases, please wait for me to invoice you before making payment. Reduced rates are available for multiple orders placed at the same time.

Madame le Strange corsets are designed uniquely for you, so please do let me know any special requests for fabrics, ideas, embellishments, designs etc. that you wish to see made reality!

Quality does not come cheap (especially compared to outsourced labour overseas); all of my clients receive garments which are handmade from the finest materials, and that fit perfectly. With proper care, my corsets will last decades, not merely years. Not only that but my work is backed up by over 30 years' experience and training.

Please note that no stock, other than samples for publicity purposes is held - everything is made to order, and Madame le Strange does not provide wholesale items.

 

Corset image from La Mode Illustrée, September 17, 1882