Alex Perry Corset Tops: 3 Resort 2027 Styles and How to Fit

An Alex Perry corset top is a strapless, closely fitted bodice shaped by panels, seams and, in some styles, internal boning, so it holds to the torso without straps and can be worn as a top in its own right. Resort 2027 adds three new ones to Coveti’s designer corset tops, led by the Alex Perry Strapless Panelled Corset in Duchess Satin, Aqua, alongside a run of corseted dresses.

• Three new Alex Perry corset tops: panelled duchess satin, cupped duchess satin and longline lamb leather.
• All three have a straight neckline and a concealed zip closure.
• Duchess satin is 70% cotton and 30% silk; the leather is 100% lamb leather. Neither contains elastane.
• Fit a corset top to your tightest measurement; Coveti holds them in UK 4 to 18 (US 0 to 14).
• Each pairs with a skirt in the same fabric for an evening set.

Construction: panelled, cupped and longline

Alex Perry has built its eveningwear on internal corsetry since the house opened in Sydney in 1992. The three Resort 2027 tops show three ways to shape a bodice.

Panelled with internal boning

The Strapless Panelled Corset in Aqua, a bright turquoise blue, is the most structured of the three. Alex Perry lists a panelled construction and internal boning under a straight neckline. Panels let the maker shape the cloth to the rib cage seam by seam, and the boning stops the bodice folding when you sit. In crisp cotton silk duchess satin, the result is a top that keeps its line through an evening.

Cupped bodice

The Alex Perry Strapless Cupped Corset in Duchess Satin, Bare is cut with a cupped bodice and contoured panel lines. Here the shaping sits at the bust: each cup is its own section, and the panel lines run down from it to the waist. Bare is a pale blush nude, close to skin, so the seams become the detail.

Longline

A longline corset runs past the natural waist toward the hip. The Alex Perry Strapless Longline Corset in Leather, Dusty Pink does it in 100% lamb leather, in Dusty Pink, a muted pink, with contoured panels. The extra length smooths the line into a skirt waistband and helps the top stay put when you raise your arms.

The corseted dresses

The same ideas run through the dresses. The Alex Perry Longline Cupped Mini Dress in Leather, Dusty Pink has a cupped bodice on a longline corset with a draped skirt. The Alex Perry Strapless Longline Gown in Satin Crepe, Bronze and the Alex Perry Strapless Column in Sequin Mesh, Steel are both built on a longline corset; Steel is a gunmetal sequin. The Alex Perry Off Shoulder Tucked Mini Dress in Taffeta, Black has an internal corset under a tucked bodice, and the Alex Perry Draped Mini Dress in Duchess Satin & Jersey, Aqua lists a corseted bodice above a draped skirt. Earlier seasons are still live, among them the Alex Perry Strapless Corset Tiered Gown in Satin Crepe, White.

How to fit a corset top

The official Alex Perry chart runs UK/AU 4 to 20, which is US 0 to 16, and Coveti’s read is that the house is true to size. Corset tops ask for more care than a dress because the bodice does not give.

Measure three places. Take your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist and, for a longline style, the high hip where the hem will sit. The duchess satin and lamb leather contain no elastane, so choose the size that fits your tightest measurement, usually the waist.

Check the neckline. On a strapless straight neckline the top edge should lie flat against the bust. A gap means the size is too large; a ridge of skin above the edge means it is too small.

Sit down in it. A boned panelled corset should not dig in at the hip when seated. A longline corset is the one to test most, because it reaches the hip.

Mind the zip. All three close with a concealed zip. It should run up without strain; if you need to breathe in to close it, go up a size. Our Alex Perry size guide has the full chart.

How to style a corset top as a suit and as separates

As a matching set. The Aqua corset pairs with the Alex Perry Low Rise Mini Skirt in Duchess Satin, Aqua, cut in the same duchess satin with a low-rise waist and a micro mini hem. The Bare cupped corset meets the Alex Perry Low Rise Skirt in Duchess Satin, Bare. In the same fabric and colour name, a top and skirt read as one look.

With a jacket. The Alex Perry Wrap Jacket in Duchess Satin, Bronze has an open wrap front and is cut in the same cotton silk duchess satin, in Bronze, a matte olive brown to caramel. Worn over either duchess satin corset, it turns the set into an evening suit. It comes in XS to L.

As tailoring. For a true evening suit, the Alex Perry Strapless Longline Corset Top in Wool Suiting, Sage sits with the Alex Perry Pleated Trouser in Wool Suiting, Sage and the Alex Perry Double Breasted Fitted Blazer in Wool Suiting, Sage. Our guide to the strapless corset top evening suit walks through the proportions.

Tonal leather. The Dusty Pink leather corset with the Alex Perry Skirt in Leather, Aubergine, high-waisted and knee-length, keeps the whole look in lamb leather. The Alex Perry Longline Corset in Embossed Leather, Black gives a darker option.

More satin shapes sit in our guide to satin corset tops.

Care

The duchess satin corsets are dry clean only. The leather corset needs specialist leather cleaning only. Store corset tops flat, never on a hanger by the zip, so the panels and boning keep their shape, and let a leather corset air after wear before it goes back in a drawer.

Comparison matrix: Alex Perry Resort 2027 corset tops

How we measured. Construction, composition, boning, closure and care come from the three Alex Perry product pages. Sizes held come from the Coveti catalogue on 07 November 2026. Where a page does not list boning, the cell reads Not published by the house.

Wearing an Alex Perry corset top around the world

US. A UK 8 is a US 4. Corset tops with a matching skirt suit holiday parties and cocktail dress codes through the winter season.

UK. For December parties and winter weddings, add the Wrap Jacket for the ceremony and take it off for the evening.

EU. Add 28 to the UK size for French sizing: a UK 8 is a FR 36 and an IT 40. A corset top with tailored trousers works for a dinner in Paris and Milan alike.

GCC. In the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar the cooler months bring the wedding and gala season. Wear the corset top under a jacket and with a long trouser for more cover, and keep the matching mini for private evenings.

Read next: the full Alex Perry Resort 2027 edit, Alex Perry skirts, Alex Perry bodysuits and the leather strapless dress.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a corset top?

A corset top is a fitted bodice shaped by panels and seams, sometimes with internal boning, that holds to the torso and can be worn as a top. Alex Perry’s Resort 2027 corset tops are strapless with a straight neckline and a concealed zip closure.

How should a corset top fit?

Snug through the waist with the top edge lying flat against the bust, no gap and no ridge of skin. You should be able to sit and breathe comfortably. Alex Perry’s duchess satin and leather corsets have no elastane, so fit them to your tightest measurement.

What do you wear with a corset top?

A skirt in the same fabric makes an evening set, as with the Aqua duchess satin corset and low-rise mini skirt. Tailored trousers and a blazer turn it into an evening suit, and a high-waisted leather skirt keeps the look tonal.

What is the difference between a longline and a cupped corset?

A longline corset runs past the natural waist toward the hip, smoothing the line into a skirt. A cupped corset shapes each side of the bust as its own section. Alex Perry offers both in Resort 2027: longline in lamb leather, cupped in duchess satin.

Is an Alex Perry corset top true to size?

Coveti’s read is that Alex Perry is true to size. The house chart runs UK/AU 4 to 20, which is US 0 to 16, and Coveti holds the Resort 2027 corset tops in UK 4 to 18. Measure bust, waist and high hip before you choose.

Can you wear a corset top to a wedding?

Yes, styled as a set. Pair a duchess satin corset with its matching skirt and add the Wrap Jacket for the ceremony. For a formal dress code, wear it with tailored trousers and a blazer, and check the dress code with your hosts first.