At Love, Poetry Corsets we want you to love yourself and feel sexy just the way you are! We understand and cater to the desire to look extra sexy for a night out, or for that special someone, or even desiring a slightly more hourglass figure. We don't, however, want you to feel like you have to wear a corset all the time to be sexy! So, we do not make corsets for waist training, but we do have plenty of beautiful, ornate corsets, (and will gladly do custom orders) to make you feel like a million bucks!
Our corsets are based on two measurements: Bust and Waist. Our dresses are based on three: Bust, Waist, and Hips.
To measure these, you need a flexible measuring tape, (not the kind used in home renos!) Wrap it around the fullest part of your bust, it should be snug, but not tight or uncomfortable and should not make a dent in your skin. (Bust measurement is often the same as the number in your bra size.)
Next, do the same thing around the smallest part of your waist (about where your belly button is) and then around your hips at the fullest part of your bum.
Corsets can be purchased to be up to 4" smaller than your actual measurements as they are measured laced fully in the back. (the only exception is the "Scrunch" style corset, which does not lace up in the back.
The best way to clean a corset is to dryclean, but if you must wash your corset, do it by hand in cool water, and lay on a sweater rack, of drape over a chair or towel rack by the middle back (strings) to dry. Make sure you gently squueze out as much water as you can first. You can also gently blow dry with a hair drier on a low/cool setting. You can avoid having to wash your corset by wearing something underneath the corset, like a tube top, or by lightly dusting yourself with talcum powder before putting your corset on.
Custom orders are absolutely non-refundable, but if there is an issue with your corset, we will happily take care of it if brought to our attention within 3 calendar days.
All other corsets and dresses may be exchanged within 3 calendar days, in original condition. Return shipping, and shipping of the new item will be paid for by the customer.
All sale items are final sale, as are all intimate items such as undergarments.
No! Every one of our corsets is unique and hand-crafted using quality fabrics, steel boning, and two piece metal grommets. All of our corsets (with the exception of those in the "essentials" category) are completely one-of-a-kind and will never be duplicated. Each corset features a unique poem written inside, and it's own name, to give it that extra bit of personality.
Absolutely! If your order is a gift, we will be happy to gift-wrap and ship to a different location, complete with a special message to the lucky person it's for.
We do try to get to trade shows fairly often, and have a list of upcoming events, (tradeshows, fashion shows, etc) on our facebook fanpage. You can also add our facebook profile, facebook fanpage, myspace profile, model mayhem profile, entity profile and modelbuzz profile.
We are often looking for new models both for our photoshoots and our fashion shows. If you live in southwestern Ontario, or are traveling here, send us an email with pictures, measurements and how you are looking to get involved. We also are always looking for great testimonials and pictures of you in your new corset! So if you would like to be displayed on our website, please feel free to email pictures and stories about you and your new corset on our contact page.
Our creator, Dawn Rawson (aka Poetry), started making corsets at the age of 19, when she was unable to find a well-made corset to fit her tiny 5 foot frame. Tired of the low quality corsets found at the local "specialty" stores, made with plastic boning, and low quality fabrics, she set about to create something spectacular. She has since created hundreds of beautiful hand-crafted corsets, dresses, and other garments.