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Hi Friends, I hope you’re doing well. I started writing this blog as an update  and I ended up writing about something completely different. I’m about to go on a little rant about 2020 and Tarot. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, please feel free to skip to the bulleted list at the end for some updates and general information. I will not be offended.   If you’re still here, strap in, we’re going on a journey. Does anyone else feel like 2020 drew the Tower Card? If you’re unfamiliar with Tarot, the Tower card usually depicts a tower in...

One of our most frequently asked questions is: how do I put on my corset alone? Don't worry, it's totally possible and all it takes is a little bit of practice. Here's our step by step guide to putting on your corset without help. Step one: Unlace and unbutton (or unzip or unclip) the corset. Figure out what is the top, bottom, front and back. Our corsets have a handy tag sewn into them indicating the top back of the corset. You would not believe how many upside down backwards corsets I see. If you don’t feel like your corset...

Why we don’t do custom work One of our most frequently asked questions is: do you do custom and/or alterations? It’s a totally reasonable question. If everything with the Venus & Mars label is handmade in store then it only seems logical that we would be set up to do custom but the truth is we’re not. Back in the day we used to do custom but a steady increase in business and customers has made it impossible to continue. The following is why. Custom is expensive Custom work is expensive. In the time that it takes to make one...

Got the wrong size? Does the colour not work? Not a problem!  We will gladly do an exchange or issue a gift card for items that are applicable for return. Please read our policies below and email us at info@venusandmarsclothing.com if you have any questions or concerns. We want your outfits to be everything you dreamed they would be and more! Prior to ordering, if you are unsure of sizing or fit of an item please contact us with your measurements, etc. and we will help you select the right size so as to avoid a potential return. Return Policy...