We’ve got ribbon basques all tied up

We might all want the Argentovivo lace-up basque, but there are a variety of other beautiful lace-up pieces that aren’t quite an entire mortgage payment to own. The ribbon lace-up is a classic design that’s flattering for all sizes — the vertical lacing creates a smooth, long line along your body and draws attention away from any worrying bits. These three pieces are both beautiful and affordable, so you can enjoy the glamour for a fraction of the price.

On the left is a beautiful black basque from La Vie en Rose, a perfect piece if you’re going for something super-chic and dramatic. The ribbon is laced through rhinestone buckles along the front, and ends with a long bow at the bottom. The basque is $69 Canadian, which is about £34 GBP and $58 USD. The site has frames, so visit the main page, then go to “Romantic Intimates,” then Bijoux Bustier. La Vie en Rose will ship internationallly.

In the middle is the Duette bustier from Jezebel, a saucier style with a cheeky cutout just above the ribbon at the cleavage. The bustier comes in two colours, black as pictured, and a red more fitting for a name like Jezebel. The contrasting ribbon and lace trim on this piece give an extra bit of glamour to this bustier, which is $48 at Bare Necessities, and £48 (only in black, sorry) in the UK.

The final corset is from Frederick’s of Hollywood’s increasingly-impressive collection, and is on sale for just $46
(or $39 for the plus-size version). Sizes are limited to XS, S, and 2XL, — if you’re another size, try this lace-up ribbon corset ribbon lace corset in a similar style. You could easily wear this corset as outerwear, which would be perfect for holiday parties.