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

Isabella Charlotta wears black and orange sunglasses, a large black embroidered flower choker, an oversized leather blazer, a white leather off-shoulder corset top, a black leather handbag, light wash straight jeans, and platform combat boots.

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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.

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2. Over a dress

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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.

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3. With a denim skirt

A NYFW guest wears black sunglasses, a pale grey wool teddy coat, a heart-neck pinstripe corset top, a dark wash long denim skirt, a green leather handbag, and pointed black boots.

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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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4. Biker style

Justine Soranzo wears a black leather V-neck corset top with matching leather leggings, an oversized white shirt and a black handbag.

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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!

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5. All baggy everything

A MFW guest wears black and orange large sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a brown leather corset, a white cutout bodysuit, a black bomber jacket, baggy, faded, low rise jeans, silver pointed pumps, and a black shoulder bag.

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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!