5 ways to wear a corset top in 2023
From the runway to TikTok reels, the corset top is already this year’s style of choice. And while it may have found its roots in bridal, that doesn’t mean street-style stars are waiting until their wedding days to don the curve-hugging design.
The corset top is an incredibly versatile wardrobe staple that lends itself to a myriad of different styles: from cottagecore to biker girl, from romantic to baggy.
If you want to get in on the influencer-approved trend, here are five cool ways to style a corset top.
1. With a leather blazer
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While the bustier top is historically feminine, the leather blazer has roots in anything but. Marry the masculine-feminine looks this season and style your bustier with a leather blazer and combat boots if you want to take your girly look up a notch.
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
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BOSS
Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown
$189.95
$248.00
Simons
2. Over a dress
If there’s one thing Copenhagen Fashion Week never fails to provide, it’s unique outfit inspiration. For a chic and romantic way to style your corset top that’s spring/summer-friendly (and dare we say—work appropriate?), take a page out of this guest’s book and wear your corset top over a long-sleeve dress. And to really get into the Copenhagen Fashion Week spirit, try playing with voluminous cuts and eclectic prints.
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-23%
BOSS
Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown
$189.95
$248.00
Simons
Alo
| Goddess Ribbed Go-To Tank Top in White, Size: Medium
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-25%
HUGO BOSS
Mens Stretch virgin wool pant Slim fit Blue
$169.95
$228.00
Simons
3. With a denim skirt
Maxi skirts are really having a moment this year!
Just so you know, by “maxi skirt” I don’t mean 2010s flowy, boho vibes; but edgy, structured denim or utility-style skirts that almost recreate the silhouette of baggy trousers. As demonstrated by this NYFW guest, a long denim skirt and a teddy coat can turn a feminine bustier into a street style-ready look.
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Diesel
Denim Long Skirt Blue
$268.00
$369.00
Balardi
-75%
1989 STUDIO
Long denim skirt dark blue
$132.50
$530.00
TheDoubleF
-20%
Moschino
Long Denim Skirt Blue
$332.00
$415.00
Balardi
-19%
Moschino
Long Denim Skirt-Donna
$238.00
$295.00
Wanan Luxury
4. Biker style
Honestly, we could not be any more obsessed with Justine Soranzo’s Matrix-esque take on the bustier top. During MFW she was seen sporting a plunging leather corset with matching leather leggings paired with an oversized shirt. Talk about power dressing!
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-23%
BOSS
Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown
$189.95
$248.00
Simons
5. All baggy everything
Earlier we talked about how to contrast the feminine look of a corset top with a bold, androgynous leather blazer. This MFW guest offers another, even more boyish, alternative: go baggy or go home. Here she pairs her brown leather corset with a white cut-out bodysuit, an oversized bomber, faded baggy jeans, and pointed silver pumps, creating a wonderful balance between masculine and feminine elements. 10/10!
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Levi's
Baggy Dad Heavy Check
$191.00
$261.00
Balardi
-29%
Carhartt Work in Progress
Mens Stonewashed dad jean Relaxed fit Blue
$59.95
$85.00
Simons
-41%
Closed
Closed Nikka
$305.00
$521.00
Balardi
Levi's
Jeans Blue
$246.00
Balardi
-40%
Elisabetta Franchi
Transparent Top Black
$385.00
$641.00
Balardi
-66%
Guess
Tops Green
$34.00
$100.00
Yoox
-13%
Diesel
T Ony Top
$202.00
$231.00
Balardi
-62%
Mariella Rosati
Tops Beige
$58.00
$154.00
Yoox
-31%
Zimmermann
Rhiannon Embroidered Corset Black
$598.00
$861.00
Balardi
-73%
Chiara Ferragni
Tops Black
$69.00
$258.00
Yoox
-64%
19:13 Dresscode
19:13 Dresscode Tulle Mini Dress Pink
$567.00
$1,578.00
Balardi
-34%
Pinko
Tops Black
$166.00
$251.00
Yoox
-23%
Semicouture
Pink Prya Viscose Top
$266.00
$345.00
Balardi
-42%
PHO Firenze
Tops Green
$154.00
$267.00
Yoox
-57%
19:13 Dresscode
Bead Bustier Top Black
$362.00
$846.00
Balardi
-61%
Versace
Tops Brown
$194.00
$500.00
Yoox
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
