🖤 The VM Bodice Top
Elegant, adjustable, and effortlessly dramatic.
The VM Bodice Top is a stunning gothic-inspired piece designed to shape and flatter while maintaining comfort. Featuring an intricate lace-up front with metal grommets, this bodice allows for a customizable fit while adding a bold, eye-catching detail.
Designed without boning for extra comfort and flexibility, this bodice is perfect for layering and styling into your everyday alternative wardrobe or special event looks.
🖤 Wear It Your Way
Layer over a chiffon blouse, chemise, or fitted top for a classic gothic look, or pair with skirts, kilts, or pants for a bold alternative outfit.
Perfect for:
• Gothic & alternative outfits
• Festivals & events
• Renaissance & fantasy styling
• Cosplay & LARP
• Layered everyday wear
• Statement outfits
🖤 Why You'll Love It
• Adjustable lace-up front
• Comfortable flexible fit
• No boning for added comfort
• Flattering structured silhouette
• Easy to layer and style
• Handmade in Canada
🖤 Adjustable
🖤 Lace-Front
🖤 No Boning (Extra Comfort)
🖤 Handmade in Canada
Venus & Mars clothing tends to fit larger than mass manufactured clothing — please review the size chart before ordering.
🖤 Size Chart
| Size | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 24" / 61 cm | 20" / 50 cm |
| S | 28" / 71 cm | 20" / 50 cm |
| M | 32" / 81 cm | 20" / 50 cm |
🖤 Care Instructions
Spot clean with a damp cloth or steam if needed.
You can also freshen your garment by hanging it in a steamy bathroom.
For deeper cleaning, hand wash and hang to dry or dry clean.
Please do not put your bodice in the washer and dryer.
I’M NOT YOUR MOM, and I can’t stop you — but believe me, it’s a bad idea.
🖤 About Venus & Mars
Venus & Mars is a small independent brand based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Founded by designer Sanné Lambert in 1993, we’ve spent over 30 years creating handmade alternative clothing designed to stand out and last.
Each piece is made in Vancouver with careful attention to quality, fit, and minimizing fabric waste whenever possible.