1810s Regency Long Stays

In a dramatic departure from the rigid, conical silhouettes of previous centuries, women of the Regency era adopted a softer, more romantic look with a raised waist and columnar line. To achieve the new fashionable silhouette, they began wearing corsets which emphasized and lifted the curve of the bust. Our Regency long stays are the perfect foundation for the neoclassical-inspired fashions of the early 1800s through the late 1820s. They lift and separate the bust with a combination of gussets and a center front busk, which also coaxes the wearer into a more historically correct posture. Our long stays extend to mid-hip, smoothing the stomach and shaping and supporting the torso. For a lighter alternative, we recommend our short stays. Details: Appropriate for 1800–1820s Cotton sateen fashion fabric outer layer English cotton coutil and twill strength/lining layers Half-boned with steel boning Plus sizes (18–26) feature additional boning for added support Removable wooden busk at cent