5 Ways To Style A Corset In 2023 Like A Bollywood Celebrity
We’ve come a long way from 16th century Victorian women who used corsets made out of whalebone or wood to make their waists appear smaller. The corset of 2023 is a versatile tool in our wardrobes that can instantly elevate any outfit, depending on how you style it.
Blame it on Bridgerton popularising Regencycore fashion or designers and stylists who keep coming up with inventive ways to style a corset, the universally flattering piece of garment is here to stay.
It’s now become common to spot a corset being styled with a pair of jeans or being layered over an oversized shirt.
Corset-style dresses, that have boning in the bodice to accentuate the waist, are also gaining popularity.
Recently, we’ve seen many celebrities exhibit different ways you can play around with a corset to take your look to another level.
Celebrity Masterclass On Styling A Corset In 2023
Bhumi Pednekar in a corset
Over a dress like Bhumi Pednekar
The Badhaai Do actress has made an art form of wearing a corset in different ways, be it in the form of corset dresses or opting for layered-corset style gowns like the Bibhu Mohapatra one she wore at the Toronto International Film Festival recently.
HELLO! Recommends: Styling a corset over a dress, fitted jumper, or a slouchy, oversized button-down shirt is a great way to incorporate it into your Fall/Winter wardrobes.
Manushi Chhillar in a Corset
Under a blazer like Manushi Chhillar
Manushi Chhillar recently shared photos from her trip to Hong Kong where she styled a lacy corset under a co-ord set. This is a great way to add a hint of sexy to an otherwise formal silhouette. Layering a corset under a blazer is a timeless trend and can be worn in multiple variations depending on the occasion.
HELLO! Recommends: Play around with the contrast of a sexy corset with a structured suit as the combination is instantly eye-catching. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colours, materials and styles.
Ananya Panday in a Corset-style Dress
Corset-style dresses like Ananya Panday
Corset-style dresses can make you feel like you’ve stepped off the sets of Bridgerton with a few modern tweaks. Ananya Panday recently showed us how it’s done in her white mini dress with a corset-style bodice.
HELLO! Recommends: Just because a corset is inherently sexy, doesn’t mean a corset-style dress has to be reserved for date nights. A corset-style dress is the perfect way to try the trend on brunch dates with friends or even to the office.
Athiya Shetty in a Corset
With an Indian twist like Athiya Shetty
Athiya Shetty’s wedding wardrobe already occupies prime real estate on our wedding season vision boards and for good reason. Aside from the stunning outfits she picked for her main wedding ceremonies, the actress chose a white co-ord set with a corset top that was covered in chikankari work for her pre-wedding festivities.
HELLO! Recommends: You don’t have to retire your favourite corset tops for the wedding or festive season. A corset top can double as a stylish sari blouse or be paired with an ornately embroidered lehenga for a contemporary-ethnic look.
Khushi Kapoor in a Corset
Paired with baggy pants like Khushi Kapoor
The soon-to-be Bollywood debutante is slowly carving a name for herself as a certified Gen-Z style icon. Khushi Kapoor recently paired a corset with baggy cargo pants, effortlessly toeing the line between casual and glamorous.
HELLO! Recommends: If you’re going for this look, then remember to keep the accessories minimal and your make-up natural as doing otherwise could take away from the laid back nature of the look.
