Falling in Love With Corsets? We Found 15 Ways to Style the Romantic Trend

The sartorial effect of Bridgerton [1] continues to steadily shape our closets. Corsets have been reimagined for 2021 in relaxed and minimal silhouettes. And thanks to the expert styling of celebrities, editors, and fashion insiders, we have tons of fresh new takes on the structured top that has come in and out of fashion for centuries.

Rihanna [2], Bella Hadid, and Dua Lipa are strong advocates for the return of the corset in 2021. Rihanna was spotted in a Western-inspired snake-print corset while shooting a video with A$AP Rocky in mid-July. Hadid wore a corset to attend the Dior dinner at the Cannes Film Festival and paired it with loose-fit tailored trousers for a more relaxed interpretation. Lipa wore a decadent gold Jean Paul Gaultier corset for her "Demeanor [3]" music video released later that month.

Fancy styling a corset like a pro in 2021? Then grab a string of pearls [4] and keep reading.

Plain Corset, Tailored Trousers, Pointed-Toe Heels

Bella Hadid's loose-fit tailored trousers and pointed-toe heels add a relaxed and sophisticated vibe to her white corset — especially because her outfit is monochrome.

Floral Corset, Wide-Leg Jeans, Pastel Cardigan

Fashion insider Wuzg00d makes the structured corset look soft and cosy by pairing it with light-wash jeans and a candy-striped cardigan.

Leather Corset, Suede Trousers, Shearling Coat

Rihanna [5] styles an edgy leather corset with shades of earthy brown to give her outfit an elevated Western look.

Satin Corset, Midi Skirt, Choker Necklace

The key to Doja Cat's outfit comes in two parts: the first is the mermaid-inspired colour palette and ruffled textures, and the second is the choker necklace and updo hairstyle that elongate the entire outfit.

Floral Corset, Floral Trousers, Beaded Jewellery

Editor Michelle Li's corset styling is so sweet and playful. Try her look by pairing a '60s-inspired floral-print corset with contrasting floral-print trousers and colourful beaded jewellery.

Denim Corset, Checked Dress

This street style star has a great trick for styling a denim corset by layering it over a lightweight printed midi dress.

Black Corset, White Shirtdress

A classic way to style a black corset is over a white shirtdress.

Floral Corset, Grey Trousers, Cashmere Cardigan

Editor Danielle Prescod is a woman of leisure in her pretty floral corset and tights, paired with a sunny cashmere cardigan.

Novelty Corset, Cropped Jeans, Statement Mules

This style insider's outfit is all about making space for the details. Her black leather bow corset isn't competing with a necklace for attention, and her cropped jeans give enough space for the jewelled mules to shine.

Puff-Sleeve Corset, Denim Skirt

Denim midi skirts have become very stylish as compared to some of the ones we grew up with. This fashion insider's corset might be whimsical, but the denim midi adds unexpected structure to her outfit.

Girlish Corset, Matching Heels, Joggers

Food writer Simran Randhawa called this her "brown Barbie moment" as opposed to her more athletic personal style, but even so, you still see sporty elements with the contrasting joggers.

Knitted Corset, White Jeans, Hawaiian Shirt

This fashion insider takes a casual approach to corset styling by choosing a knitted bustier, balloon jeans, and a fun Hawaiian-print shirt.

Bright Corset, Matching Miniskirt, Minimal Jewellery

Model Duckie Thot's red corset, matching miniskirt, and Bottega heels make for a very sexy look, which is why she kept it understated with her jewellery.

Plain Corset, Printed Jeans

Corsets and printed jeans are two of 2021's best fashion trends for the summer-autumn transitional season — paired together, they make an easy, on-trend outfit.

Neutral Corset, Fitted Top, Joggers

Social media manager Jess Lawrence is a style maestro. She layers Marine Serre's viral crescent-moon top under a satin corset and monochrome joggers for a sporty outfit.

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