Allure 11-625 Open-Bust Leather Corset with Shoulder Straps

What it is

The Allure 11-625 is a women's corset built from black leather panels and purple floral brocade, closing with a full-length front zipper and a ribbon lace-up back. It is a structured, boudoir-style piece from Allure Lingerie's leather range rather than a soft bralette or a stretch bustier, and four adjustable garter straps hang from the bottom edge so it can be worn with stockings. Style number 11-625 is the manufacturer's own reference for this design.

If you are browsing the wider range, this piece sits in our Corsets collection alongside the rest of our Leather Wear.

Materials and construction

Two materials make up the body of the corset, and they are easy to tell apart. The centre front, the two wide back panels either side of the lacing, and the upper front edge are cut from smooth black leather with a low sheen. Between and beside them sit panels of purple brocade printed with a dense multicoloured floral motif — gold, green, coral and deep violet flowers on a purple ground — which catches the light differently from the leather and gives the piece its colour.

Both the top and bottom edges are finished with a narrow violet binding that outlines the whole silhouette, including the sweetheart curve across the top. Vertical seams run the full height of the corset, dividing it into shaped panels in the traditional corsetry pattern. A short decorative ladder-lacing detail in black cord sits at the top of the centre front panel, just above the zipper pull, as a styling element rather than a working closure.

How it fastens

This corset uses two closures working together, which is typical of leather corsetry. The front has a full-length metal zipper set into the centre leather panel and running from the top edge to the hem — this is the closure you use to get in and out of the garment quickly once it is adjusted. The back is laced: two columns of metal grommets carry a long black ribbon cord that crosses between them and ties off in a bow, with generous tails left loose. The lacing is what sets how closely the corset sits, so it is normally adjusted once and then left while the zipper does the day-to-day work.

Garter straps

Four adjustable garter straps are attached along the bottom edge — two at the front and two at the back. Each is a flat black elastic strap with a metal slider for length adjustment and a metal-and-elastic clip at the end to hold the welt of a stocking. They hang free when not in use. Stockings are not included with this corset.

Product specifications

How to wear it

Lace the back first, then use the zipper. Open the back lacing wide before the first fitting, step into or pull the corset over the body with the front zipper closed, then draw the cord evenly from the centre out and tie the bow at the small of the back. Once that setting feels right you can leave the lacing tied and simply unzip the front to take the corset off, which saves re-lacing every time.

A corset should sit snugly without pinching or restricting breathing. If you are between sizes, the lace-up back gives you a range of adjustment in one direction only — it can be let out or drawn in from where it was tied, so it is worth setting it loosely at first and tightening gradually.

Care

Check the care label stitched inside the garment and follow it. Leather and brocade are both finishes that are usually kept out of a washing machine and away from a tumble dryer, and leather in particular dislikes prolonged soaking and direct heat. Store the corset hanging or laid flat rather than folded against the grommets, keep it out of direct sunlight so the brocade colour stays even, and close the zipper before storing so the tape keeps its shape.

Who it's for

This is a piece for adults 18 and over who want a structured, durable corset with a decorative front rather than a plain one. The leather-and-brocade mix reads as boudoir or club styling, and the garter straps make it a natural base layer with stockings. It also works as a statement outer layer over a plain tee or under an open jacket if you prefer corsetry as outerwear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the style number for this Allure corset?

The style number is 11-625, Allure Lingerie's own reference for this design. Quoting 11-625 is the quickest way to identify this exact corset when comparing listings or asking us a question about it.

How does the Allure 11-625 corset fasten?

It fastens two ways at once: a full-length metal zipper down the centre front panel, and a ribbon lace-up through metal grommets at the back. The back lacing sets how closely the corset sits and the front zipper is used for getting in and out once that setting is made.

Does this corset have garter straps for stockings?

Yes — four adjustable garter straps hang from the bottom edge of the corset, two at the front and two at the back. Each has a metal slider so the drop can be shortened or lengthened, and a clip at the end for the welt of a stocking. Stockings themselves are not included.

How should I clean a leather corset?

Follow the care label sewn into the garment, which is the only instruction specific to this piece. As a general rule leather-panelled corsetry is not machine washed or tumble dried; surface marks are usually dealt with by wiping gently and letting the garment air dry away from heat.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Every order leaves us in plain outer packaging with no images or wording on the outside that describe what is inside. The shipping label carries only the delivery address and a neutral sender name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.