Playing the bad-girl with the dark side of fashion alongside slick vinyl pants and asymmetrical braids, the black leather corset is back, and more fierce than ever. The reemergence of grunge is hitting mainstream with a force. From daring fashion trends to pop culture like Taylor Swift’s rebirth in Reputation – as always – the strong bond between lifestyle and fashion is evident. Are you ready for it?

It’s time to live fearlessly, embracing your boldest self, never backing down.

Dominating the streets from traditional bone-lined corsets to corset belts, shirts, dresses and accessories, it’s clear mainstream is about to be overcast by an apocalyptic rush of dark, lace-up bad girl style surging through with a vengeance. And what’s worse, we’re going to like it.

Designer labels absolutely killing the corset trend

Some of the labels doing it right? Alexander McQueen has always been a luxury fashion leader in underground trends, along with labels like All Saints, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang and more. Not only do these represent some of my favorite brands of all time, now is their time to shine. In a world where the dark light is bright as the daylight, the rebels take the stage.

Unable to resist the lure of the dark side, I found this MCQ black leather corset by Alexander McQueen on ifchic – the perfect piece to dabble in the water with the bad girls without going overboard.

Where to get a black leather corset

Ifchic has been a go-to source for many of my essential luxury fashion pieces, and currently offer a few different corset belt styles. While it’s easy to stock up on trendy fashion pieces from outlet stores or mid-tear brands, pieces that are going to get a lot of wear time are worth the investment, and I plan to give this black leather corset plenty of wear before its time is done. They take a curated approach to luxury fashion, so it’s always easy for me to find exactly the pieces that fit my style.

MCQ leather corset review

This MCQ leather corset is sleek and seductive, with a unique stretch-leather side panel feature that also makes it a much more comfortable selection for your dark urges compared to boned corsets (trust me, I’ve tried). It has a back zipper for fastening so you won’t be needing to cinch up your corset with every wear. A black corset is a timeless piece, and in actuality I’ve been wearing the trend for several years with a traditional corset in the past – so this was an easy choice as an investment piece vs. a trendy spend. It’s shorter than a traditional corset, making it fit neatly around the midsection; while being wider than a corset belt, making it the ideal piece for that jaw-dropping edge you’ve been craving. The leather is butter soft and enticing, and the lace-up cords are sturdy with a low-gloss finish.

How to wear a corset belt

Want to play but not sure how to style a corset? You don’t have to go all s&m in fishnet, messy hair and smudged makeup to wear a corset (or you can ;). But in the spirit of fashion, corsets are actually quite acceptable as an outer layer if you’re bold enough. Wear them over a tailored blouse or jacket if you’re not sure if you’re quite comfortable. The combination looks surprisingly sophisticated, with just a touch of defiance. I’ve worn this MQC leather corset over a white silk dress for a look that’s slightly more suggestive, while maintaining a minimal chic vibe. Even more bold? Wear it over a plunging low-neck blouse or a rocker T with cutoff shorts to fully embrace grunge fashion.

The key to rocking a corset (as with any bold fashion choices) is to wear it with confidence, and rock your bad-girl vibe proudly no matter how you choose to style it.

Ready to invest in a corset belt to layer over your minimal fashion pieces? Embrace your reputation, and check out ifchic for some luxury fashion pieces making the trend that much more irresistible.

In accordance with the FTC regulations for Influencers, this is a sponsored post in collaboration with IFCHIC. All thoughts, comments and musings are made of my own opinion and honest, personal experience with the products reviewed or mentioned. I hope you’ve found this post informational and inspiring!