A Rasario corset dress does most of the work on its own. The point of the design is the bodice, so the styling job is to stay out of its way. Here is how to wear one, and how to get the fit right.

Start with the bustier line

The corset is the whole look, so let it lead. Keep jewellery fine, a pair of drop earrings and a single cuff, and pull hair back so the neckline and shoulders read clearly. A slim heeled sandal keeps the proportion long without competing with the skirt.

Get the sizing right

Rasario follows French couture sizing and the bodice is cut close, so size up if you sit between sizes. The house model is 175cm and wears a FR36, and Luxury Handbags lists the equivalent UK sizes on every product page. If you are between the corset and the column shapes, the corset styles are the easier of the two through the waist.

Match the dress to the occasion

A short corset dress with a full skirt is built for a party and a rehearsal dinner. A floor-length column suits a gala and a black-tie wedding. For a daytime event, a midi in a soft shade keeps the corset drama in check.

Finish the look

A small clutch and a strappy heel are usually enough. If the back is open, skip the necklace and let the tie detail show. Shop the styles in the Rasario collection and the wider designer dresses edit. New to the house? Read who is Rasario first, then see the latest in the Rasario SS26 edit.