Most days, I'm happy to live post-angry feminist bra burning. Rather than in the era o' the corset with its incipient fainting, oppression, and nine layers in August. On special occasions, however - those occasions when breathing is not the primary objective - they look damn fine.


This beauty was designed by Dark Garden. As such, it's probably in the range of $300. Mine was $20, courtesy of H&M. It's also uncomfortable, but not because of its well constructed stiffness. It's uncomfortable because the wires poke out of the fabric and dig into my ribs. But add tall black boots and a black net skirt and it looks quite fabulous. What's a little blood where fashion is concerned?