A New Favorite?
I have a pretty nice collection of corsets thanks to the beauty of EdenPoints, but few that I'd really feel comfortable wearing outside of the house. This cute, classy corset from Escante is quite a bit less expensive than many other corsets on the site, but doesn't lack in quality.Published: December 5, 2011
Pros:
Shaped to your figure instead of just being cut straight up and down, straps are adjustable
Cons:
Hits my waist at an odd spot, may not work on every body type.
I think this might be my new favorite corset, you guys!
This corset by Escante was my first piece from that brand, so I was a little unsure of what to expect. A around $20 cheaper than the average Coquette corset, I was a bit unsure about how the quality would be, but I was pleasantly surprised!
The corset arrived in a simple plastic bag. There were two tags attached to the corset, one with the standard photo of a model in the corset, the other with simple instructions about how to put it on. I thought the latter was a nice touch, even though the info was pretty basic:
As someone else mentioned in their review of an Escante corset (I can't remember who, I'm so sorry), there was a little bit of black smudged on the back of one of the tags that seems to be the result of the corset's laces fading onto the tag.
The corset's design is pretty simple, with laces up the back, 7 pieces of boning and a zipper hidden in one side for easy on and off. Unlike many other corsets I have, the boning does not run in a straight line that works against your bust, but on a diagonal. This design element plus the positioning and angle of the pinstripes help to create the look of a torso that narrows towards your waist. The boning is flexible plastic, so it is obviously not going to shape you like steel-boned corsets would, it's mostly just there for light support.
The corset is made of 97% cotton, 3% Elastane. The cotton feels a little like stretch denim, or like what a pair of nice dress pants would be made from. There is a tiny bit of stretch to it, but not much. The area near the laces in the back is made from a totally different fabric, which is solid black with a little bit of sheen to it. Both this fabric and the laces themselves feel really nice and sturdy! There are two sets of laces, which come from the top down and from the bottom up to meet in the middle, so you can adjust the fit of each half easily. LOVE that, since I need extra room for my boobs!
The construction of the corset is great. Stitching is straight and sturdy, there are no loose threads or jagged edges, and I get the feeling you could wear this for years without it breaking down. The tag says it should be hand washed separately in cold water with a mild soap, and should not be ironed. If you are curious, it's made in Mexico.
The shoulder straps are not removable, but they are adjustable. The straps are made of the same fabric as the corset for the first 8 inches or so, but then transition to the same style of strap found on bras, with lots of stretch and a little sliding buckle to adjust the length. I love that this gives the appearance of normal straps from the front, but still offers the ability to make adjustments to fit!
Currently, this is only available in sizes 32, 36 and 38. You should select a size based on your bra band (ie I'm a 38D, so I went with the 38). If you are trying to pick between two sizes, I suggest going with the smaller of the two, since the laces up the back give you plenty of room to adjust.
This corset by Escante was my first piece from that brand, so I was a little unsure of what to expect. A around $20 cheaper than the average Coquette corset, I was a bit unsure about how the quality would be, but I was pleasantly surprised!
The corset arrived in a simple plastic bag. There were two tags attached to the corset, one with the standard photo of a model in the corset, the other with simple instructions about how to put it on. I thought the latter was a nice touch, even though the info was pretty basic:
As someone else mentioned in their review of an Escante corset (I can't remember who, I'm so sorry), there was a little bit of black smudged on the back of one of the tags that seems to be the result of the corset's laces fading onto the tag.
The corset's design is pretty simple, with laces up the back, 7 pieces of boning and a zipper hidden in one side for easy on and off. Unlike many other corsets I have, the boning does not run in a straight line that works against your bust, but on a diagonal. This design element plus the positioning and angle of the pinstripes help to create the look of a torso that narrows towards your waist. The boning is flexible plastic, so it is obviously not going to shape you like steel-boned corsets would, it's mostly just there for light support.
The corset is made of 97% cotton, 3% Elastane. The cotton feels a little like stretch denim, or like what a pair of nice dress pants would be made from. There is a tiny bit of stretch to it, but not much. The area near the laces in the back is made from a totally different fabric, which is solid black with a little bit of sheen to it. Both this fabric and the laces themselves feel really nice and sturdy! There are two sets of laces, which come from the top down and from the bottom up to meet in the middle, so you can adjust the fit of each half easily. LOVE that, since I need extra room for my boobs!
The construction of the corset is great. Stitching is straight and sturdy, there are no loose threads or jagged edges, and I get the feeling you could wear this for years without it breaking down. The tag says it should be hand washed separately in cold water with a mild soap, and should not be ironed. If you are curious, it's made in Mexico.
The shoulder straps are not removable, but they are adjustable. The straps are made of the same fabric as the corset for the first 8 inches or so, but then transition to the same style of strap found on bras, with lots of stretch and a little sliding buckle to adjust the length. I love that this gives the appearance of normal straps from the front, but still offers the ability to make adjustments to fit!
Currently, this is only available in sizes 32, 36 and 38. You should select a size based on your bra band (ie I'm a 38D, so I went with the 38). If you are trying to pick between two sizes, I suggest going with the smaller of the two, since the laces up the back give you plenty of room to adjust.
Experience
Here are some measurements for the size 38:
12.5" tall where it laces up the back
13.5" tall on the side where the zipper is
35.5" around the bottom hem when laced up as tight as possible
I'm 5'11", and was thrilled that this is actually an ok length on me, since so many things end up too short. The adjustable straps let you add or take away a little length, which is nice. The only awkward part about the length is that on me, it ends exactly where the waistband of my jeans is, like on the dot, so it tends to try to slip in as if I've tucked it in, which can look a little weird.
As tends to happen with corsets, this smooshes my boobs a little flat, but the way it is shaped to flatter the body instead of work against it really helps. Since there is no designated bust area, any cup size will work, you'll just have to adjust the laces to fit. Since I leave it really loose in the bust, this is super easy to breathe in, since my chest isn't constricted at all. It's not the most comfortable thing to lay down in, but I'd have no trouble wearing it to a bar or concert for a couple of hours.
My favorite thing is that this is actually something I could/would wear in public! I've bought a few corsets in the past with that in mind, but in person they just looked too much like lingerie. This one really can be worn with jeans, a skirt or pants with no one thinking "Um, is she in her lingerie?"
I rarely give things 5 stars, but I genuinely can't think of anything substantial that could be improved upon here. Although it isn't necessarily going to flatter everybody, no corset really can, so I'm not going to hold it to impossible standards.
12.5" tall where it laces up the back
13.5" tall on the side where the zipper is
35.5" around the bottom hem when laced up as tight as possible
I'm 5'11", and was thrilled that this is actually an ok length on me, since so many things end up too short. The adjustable straps let you add or take away a little length, which is nice. The only awkward part about the length is that on me, it ends exactly where the waistband of my jeans is, like on the dot, so it tends to try to slip in as if I've tucked it in, which can look a little weird.
As tends to happen with corsets, this smooshes my boobs a little flat, but the way it is shaped to flatter the body instead of work against it really helps. Since there is no designated bust area, any cup size will work, you'll just have to adjust the laces to fit. Since I leave it really loose in the bust, this is super easy to breathe in, since my chest isn't constricted at all. It's not the most comfortable thing to lay down in, but I'd have no trouble wearing it to a bar or concert for a couple of hours.
My favorite thing is that this is actually something I could/would wear in public! I've bought a few corsets in the past with that in mind, but in person they just looked too much like lingerie. This one really can be worn with jeans, a skirt or pants with no one thinking "Um, is she in her lingerie?"
I rarely give things 5 stars, but I genuinely can't think of anything substantial that could be improved upon here. Although it isn't necessarily going to flatter everybody, no corset really can, so I'm not going to hold it to impossible standards.
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Ooh!! This looks amazing on you!! Thanks for the info on how to pick the sizing. I've always bought the S/M/L variety corsets and the numbered versions threw me for a loop. Now I can actually order one of these.
Awesome job!! It looks fabulous on you!! Added to my wishlist!!
Wonderful review!
This does look great on you, and I am very excited to see that the length is appropriate for us taller girls.
This looks really good on you! I'm glad that this item can be worn outside of the bedroom that's always something I worry about with corsets. I just wish they had this in other colors.
Wow, that looks great on you! Love it. Awesome review, I'm happy to hear this piece lived up to the expectations
Looks fabulous on you!
I'm 5 feet tall... do you think that it would fit me in a way that didn't show any skin between the bottom of the corset, and the top of my pants?
Thanks for the review.
Tessa- I'd say that's a safe bet. I'm almost a foot taller and it hit right at the top of my pants, so unless you have a super long torso or the smaller sizes are disproportionate, you should be ok!
awesome review! i'm seriously thinking about ordering this. i love that it's something i could possibly wear out in public i'm so glad you love it and it looks great on you!
Good review! It might hit your waist at a different spot if you tinker with the way you lace it up.
It looks fantastic on you!!
Wow this looks wonderful. I can't wait to see the follow up.
I LOVE it. I never even noticed this item before, but I'm so glad I read your review. This is on my list of must haves!
All the best,
Kim
Great review!
Awesome review! Thanks for the photos. :]
Thanks for the review. This looks awesome!
Nice pics!
Great, Great Review! My biggest question was about comfort. Nothing is worse than a night out and spending the whole time either not being able to breathe or "adjusting" every two minutes. Thanks for the details and pics!
After reading, it makes me want it even more!