The Corsets Thread

I told my mom that I wanted a corset and she neaerly killed me. She said she'd put me in a girdle before she'd let me wear a corset.

Aww that's not nice

Aww...well, just wait until you're older. She probably associates corsets with something negative, which is really unnecessary but I suppose it could be fairly commonly associated with Burlesque dance, wearing underwear around, or also could be associated with self-confidence issues and wanting to be skinny. For us it is none of these, it is an elegant piece with wear.

Yes, exactly!
I was trying to tell her that it was just a pretty TOP to go over JEANS.
She still kinda got mad at me.

We have a corset shop here, and it's hidden away like it's something bad... you know, shoved in between two other stores.

Anyways, I agree with Aliyah, it's just an elegant piece of clothing to wear.

been thinking about ordering one...I have no idea how the sizing and style/body type stuff goes...help?

^^ Go to a store and ask for measurements. You have John Lewis in the US? They do free measurements and fitting

I dunno...I'd have to check

Nope

Balls!!

Ask Andy she should know always an alternative. Sorry Andy, I just don't live in America.

:waits for Andy to show up:

Typically, you want a (crafting) measuring tape. If you go to a craft store, they may have one for use (for those buying patterns) but they aren't very expensive, 1-3 dollars here. Wal-Mart also carries them .

With a real corset, you want to order based off of your waist size. This is the smallest part of your waist, typically about 2 inches above your belly button. Measure this, without pulling the tape tight. Depending on the place you are ordering from, they will tell you to order based off off your actual size, or to order 2-4" smaller than your actual waist size.

Some corsets that are not for tightlacing, but just to look nice, will not reduce your waist at all, and for these you will want all your measurements.

This is a good diagram if you need to get other measurements.



It can help to have a friend around in case you need help with anything, but a mirror will do just fine if you don't have anyone else around.

Thanks!

You're welcome! It's no problem. You have to tell use what corset you get too.

Does body type really matter when deciding what style to order?
EDIT:

Eh sometimes. There are some styles that are better for smaller busted individuals. For example, a straight topped corset is better for a smaller bust, a sweetheart or curved neckline is better for the larger-busted. Usually a corset will look good on you though, no matter what.

OMGOMGOMG

AMF Korsets are so amazing...these are like battle-woman hand-sculpted leather deals and they are SO EXPENSIVE but when I saw this pic I almost cried at how awesome it was...



http://www.amfkorsets.com
They have some other designs too, all very expensive but sculpting leather is very intense work, and I have never in my life yet seen hand sculpted leather CORSETS. I have seen a lot of masks. This is amazing.

AliyahDuilliath wrote:

Eh sometimes. There are some styles that are better for smaller busted individuals. For example, a straight topped corset is better for a smaller bust, a sweetheart or curved neckline is better for the larger-busted. Usually a corset will look good on you though, no matter what.

Ah, thanks
that's what I needed to know

AliyahDuilliath wrote:

OMGOMGOMG

AMF Korsets are so amazing...these are like battle-woman hand-sculpted leather deals and they are SO EXPENSIVE but when I saw this pic I almost cried at how awesome it was...



http://www.amfkorsets.com
They have some other designs too, all very expensive but sculpting leather is very intense work, and I have never in my life yet seen hand sculpted leather CORSETS. I have seen a lot of masks. This is amazing.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!

They are ah-mazing!

my first...got it on clearance, figuring that it would fit eventually...and it ALMOST zips completely...

*bumps*

OMG. I'm going to cry.
This site in England has the cheapest Corsets I've seen to date
http://www.corsets-uk.com/index.asp
And they're all so beautiful <3

I'm gonna cry too :O

I WANT! I NEEEEED!

You can get the plastic boned corsets cheaper on ebay. They're like £10 from Hong Kong. I really want this:

http://www.corsets-uk.com/exclusive-classic-white-satin-overbust-corset-acc-3347-p.asp

It's only £20 <333 and the place is linked to the ebay site I got my corset from

I really want their eyelashes and fascinators <33333333 they're so cheap and absolutely gorgeous!

But steel boned ones are better
Its the only ones I'll get now

But ooooh! That is gorgeous :O Reminds me of one Sharon has

Yeah I wont be getting a plastic boned one, cuntface gave me one but it's waaaaaay too big anyway. The steel ones feel amazing <3

Thats why I want it. I'll see if I can spare myself £20.