Why are corsets so expensive? Can anybody help me find good corsets and bustiers at a reasonable prices?
Corset prices
07/27/2011
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Corsets are expensive because of what it takes to construct the garment; it's an intricate process. I have never seen a corset under $40 and those really aren't worth wearing as the "boning" doesn't hold up so well. I've seen corsets run into the low thousands.
07/27/2011
Honestly the ones under $100 are reasonably priced. The ones from Coquette for the most part are all worth the money you'd pay for them.
07/27/2011
Corsets that are handmade with spiral steal boning are expensive because they are labor intensive. And well worth it.
07/28/2011
I'm so glad that you posted about this! I've been dying to get one, but wasn't sure what the deal was with the expensive. Sounds like it's a good idea to look into getting a little bit of a higher priced one so that it's of good quality!
08/01/2011
A MONTH!? Why so long? Are they international or something?
08/01/2011
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they are really complex to make
Originally posted by
guard083
Why are corsets so expensive? Can anybody help me find good corsets and bustiers at a reasonable prices?
12/08/2011
It would cost me $60 to make a cheap cotton duck/twill corset - no pretty fabrics, just the basics.
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's decent enough to not fall apart is a pretty good deal.
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's decent enough to not fall apart is a pretty good deal.
12/09/2011
they are well worth it!
04/09/2012
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I have 3 nice handmade leather corsets that were only about $200 dollars apiece
Originally posted by
Chirple
It would cost me $60 to make a cheap cotton duck/twill corset - no pretty fabrics, just the basics.
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's ... more
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's ... more
It would cost me $60 to make a cheap cotton duck/twill corset - no pretty fabrics, just the basics.
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's decent enough to not fall apart is a pretty good deal. less
You're at at least $300 for the labour of a skilled professional.
So, yeah, $100 even for a mass-produced corset that's decent enough to not fall apart is a pretty good deal. less
04/09/2012
I have tried the "cheap" ones offered here. They pale in comparison to the more expensive ones. You get what you pay for!
07/04/2012
I've gotten some cheap corsets over the years, but they really don't hold up nearly as well as those in the $150+ range.
03/11/2013
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