Boning

What does “boning” mean in fashion?

Boning is a details term. Stiff vertical channels sewn into a bodice to hold its shape. In the LOOKREF library, boning shows up most often on tops and corsets, in satin and velvet, with goth styling. There are 3 free reference images for it below.

How to write boning in an AI prompt

Name it explicitly (models also understand “boned”), then add colour, material and length so the model doesn’t fill the gaps with a default. Pair the words with a reference image for the closest match.

• ivory satin sweetheart corset top, strapless, visible boning, lace-up backLR-0024
• burgundy velvet sweetheart corset top, strapless, visible boning, lace-up backLR-0023

Often paired with

Garment

Top 3Corset 3

Silhouette

Fitted 3

Neckline

Sweetheart 3Strapless 3

Material

Satin 2Velvet 1

Aesthetic

Goth 3

Occasion

Party 3