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well now, i'm thinking about getting a few corsets, mainly from this site:
www.fairygothmother.com
fantastic corsets/dresses and i love them to bits, i'm getting a few of the items there for my prom dress, but was wondering if anyone on here owns a corset and could give me a bit of advice? i'm gonna be wearing the corset after my prom, but not for waist training (not yet anyways, dont know about the future)
help please?? thanks
well now, i'm thinking about getting a few corsets, mainly from this site:
www.fairygothmother.com
fantastic corsets/dresses and i love them to bits, i'm getting a few of the items there for my prom dress, but was wondering if anyone on here owns a corset and could give me a bit of advice? i'm gonna be wearing the corset after my prom, but not for waist training (not yet anyways, dont know about the future)
help please?? thanks
ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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What kind of help are you looking for? I can't get on that site right now, so I'm not sure if you are talking about just a corset or you're talking about a "good" corset.
A good corset you will be able to wear in comfort. It shouldn't cause you any pain but still give you the support you need. You will need to use a little different breathing techniques. You just don't have room for big deep breaths.
My biggest problem is that I can't lace myself up in one. I always have to get someone to lace me up, which isn't a good thing because I live alone.
Never had a front lace one though ... I wonder I could get the correct support with a front lace?
What kind of help are you looking for? I can't get on that site right now, so I'm not sure if you are talking about just a corset or you're talking about a "good" corset.
A good corset you will be able to wear in comfort. It shouldn't cause you any pain but still give you the support you need. You will need to use a little different breathing techniques. You just don't have room for big deep breaths.
My biggest problem is that I can't lace myself up in one. I always have to get someone to lace me up, which isn't a good thing because I live alone.
Never had a front lace one though ... I wonder I could get the correct support with a front lace? Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
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What she said!!! ^^^
Couple more sites for both of you...depending on what you're looking for and the purpose.
Gidg...the ren site has front lace one's...I have only had a back lace so I can't say whether the front lace one's would work for you or not!
https://www.renaissancefashions.com/Bodices/index.shtml
https://griffin-works.com/
What she said!!! ^^^
Couple more sites for both of you...depending on what you're looking for and the purpose.
Gidg...the ren site has front lace one's...I have only had a back lace so I can't say whether the front lace one's would work for you or not!
https://www.renaissancefashions.com/Bodices/index.shtml
https://griffin-works.com/
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I have a front lace and a back lace. The front lace is fine for me but then i'm fairly small in the chest department so don't need quite as much support.
I've always gone for Vollers corsets but it depends on your style and how much you want to pay for it. For more comfort I'd recommend going for an under bust one, and also make sure you break it in by wearing it around the house a few times before your night out. It'll make you a lot more comfortable when you wear it for longer periods of time.
I have a front lace and a back lace. The front lace is fine for me but then i'm fairly small in the chest department so don't need quite as much support.
I've always gone for Vollers corsets but it depends on your style and how much you want to pay for it. For more comfort I'd recommend going for an under bust one, and also make sure you break it in by wearing it around the house a few times before your night out. It'll make you a lot more comfortable when you wear it for longer periods of time.
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well, the kinda info i was looking for is how much you would recommend paying for a decent corset (the one i want is £125 i think)? how often you wear it? should i 'break it in' first before i go out? how long should i wear it for at a time?
also, it sucks that you live on your own and dont have anyone to help you, i've got people here to help me get into it so i should be fine on that bit.
thanks for the other links fyrespirit, i'll take a look at them thats also the other thing that i was wondering about, everyone is saying that if you have a smaller chest then it may be a bit more difficult to find an over bust corset to fit right, my measurements are 36-28-34, do you think i'll have a decent chance of finding some that fit good easily??
well, the kinda info i was looking for is how much you would recommend paying for a decent corset (the one i want is £125 i think)? how often you wear it? should i 'break it in' first before i go out? how long should i wear it for at a time?
also, it sucks that you live on your own and dont have anyone to help you, i've got people here to help me get into it so i should be fine on that bit.
thanks for the other links fyrespirit, i'll take a look at them
thats also the other thing that i was wondering about, everyone is saying that if you have a smaller chest then it may be a bit more difficult to find an over bust corset to fit right, my measurements are 36-28-34, do you think i'll have a decent chance of finding some that fit good easily?? ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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tip: I bought a sturdy corset from Primark, no idea whether they're stocking them again. It was £8 and I snapped it up as soon as I could. It's red satin and fits perfect. It's also quite comfy for general wear.
I spent a fair amount of time shopping around for an affordable corset (anything below £80), without much luck, so you can imagine I was quite surprised.
If you do consider buying one, then make sure its a tad smaller than you. Roughly 2 inches less of your measurements. I surmise you intend to wear one with intention to reshape?
Otherwise if you are strapped for cash most of the time then maybe you should consider DIY. Flimsy bodices on sale pretty much all over the place can be modified with steel boning. If you're a textiles buff then this should't be too much trouble Just make sure the material can withstand that much pressure.
Good luck
tip: I bought a sturdy corset from Primark, no idea whether they're stocking them again. It was £8 and I snapped it up as soon as I could. It's red satin and fits perfect. It's also quite comfy for general wear.
I spent a fair amount of time shopping around for an affordable corset (anything below £80), without much luck, so you can imagine I was quite surprised.
If you do consider buying one, then make sure its a tad smaller than you. Roughly 2 inches less of your measurements. I surmise you intend to wear one with intention to reshape?
Otherwise if you are strapped for cash most of the time then maybe you should consider DIY. Flimsy bodices on sale pretty much all over the place can be modified with steel boning. If you're a textiles buff then this should't be too much trouble
Just make sure the material can withstand that much pressure.Good luck
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well, yes, i do intend to reshape, but not majorly, 4/6 inches maybe?? im amazed that you found a decent corset in primark, what was it like?? boning etc? im not much of a DIY girl, so its pretty much buying them, or getting someone else to make them for me.
well, yes, i do intend to reshape, but not majorly, 4/6 inches maybe?? im amazed that you found a decent corset in primark, what was it like?? boning etc? im not much of a DIY girl, so its pretty much buying them, or getting someone else to make them for me.
ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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It was steel boned, the support was just like the expensive ones I've tried on but been too skint to buy (plus being slightly larger than other women and not a perfect 10 I was even more chuffed). Time will tell what wear is, but it's already done me well at several parties.... maneuvrability is a bit of a problem sometimes though.
Reshaping as I said, 2 inches at first from your initial measurement. When your waist has adapted (time can vary as can diet) then go for another 2 inches.
Also research further afield if you do get the temptation to buy from fairgothmother.... I never liked the price. Consider buying from the US, they'll definately be more choice aswell as cheaper rates. Ebay tends to sell them too.
It was steel boned, the support was just like the expensive ones I've tried on but been too skint to buy (plus being slightly larger than other women and not a perfect 10 I was even more chuffed). Time will tell what wear is, but it's already done me well at several parties.... maneuvrability is a bit of a problem sometimes though.
Reshaping as I said, 2 inches at first from your initial measurement. When your waist has adapted (time can vary as can diet) then go for another 2 inches.
Also research further afield if you do get the temptation to buy from fairgothmother.... I never liked the price. Consider buying from the US, they'll definately be more choice aswell as cheaper rates. Ebay tends to sell them too.
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well, the price there isn't really a problem for me, if they're good quality then i'm willing to pay that much, since i'll be wearing it quite a lot. also, other corsets i will be getting are gonna be paid for by the ATM (aka my boyfriend) who has said he doesnt care how much it costs aslong as i like it and appreciate him for buying it (which i do a lot)
thanks for the info on how much i should reduce at a time, how long, roughly, do you think i should wait before going for another 2 inches?
well, the price there isn't really a problem for me, if they're good quality then i'm willing to pay that much, since i'll be wearing it quite a lot. also, other corsets i will be getting are gonna be paid for by the ATM (aka my boyfriend
) who has said he doesnt care how much it costs aslong as i like it and appreciate him for buying it (which i do a lot)thanks for the info on how much i should reduce at a time, how long, roughly, do you think i should wait before going for another 2 inches?
ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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timewise it depends on your body and how often and how long you wear.
Also be aware that depending on what type of corset you get, you'll most likely have to dry clean. If you reallywant quality a well crafted leather corset will be easier (unless it's suede) to clean. I could always experiment with mine in the washer but Primark havent got anymore in stock atm :S so I could end up miffed as a result :S
timewise it depends on your body and how often and how long you wear.
Also be aware that depending on what type of corset you get, you'll most likely have to dry clean. If you reallywant quality a well crafted leather corset will be easier (unless it's suede) to clean. I could always experiment with mine in the washer but Primark havent got anymore in stock atm :S so I could end up miffed as a result :S
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hm..... fair enough then, i'm gonna be wearing mine about 4/5 times a week for how ever long it is that it feels comfortable, about 4 hours at a time i'd say. would that be ok?? :S yea, i dont mind dry clean, doesnt bother me, wouldnt go leather coz im veggie and dont do leather.
hm..... fair enough then, i'm gonna be wearing mine about 4/5 times a week for how ever long it is that it feels comfortable, about 4 hours at a time i'd say. would that be ok?? :S yea, i dont mind dry clean, doesnt bother me, wouldnt go leather coz im veggie and dont do leather.
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ooops...then don't check out the griffin-works site...they're all leather!!!
Most of all that type of stuff that I've had has been leather...seeing as how I've been raised on a farm and am really used to the leather and meat lifestyle...
But to each their own...
You really might benefit from checking out some of the Renaissance sites...they usually have alot of corsets and such...and by really shopping around...you can get the best quality, for the best price...
ooops...then don't check out the griffin-works site...they're all leather!!!
Most of all that type of stuff that I've had has been leather...seeing as how I've been raised on a farm and am really used to the leather and meat lifestyle...
But to each their own...
You really might benefit from checking out some of the Renaissance sites...they usually have alot of corsets and such...and by really shopping around...you can get the best quality, for the best price...
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how much do you pay for your corsets? and how often do you wear them?
no worries bout the leather thing, although i do have to admit some of the leather ones did catch my eye when i took a look, they're pretty nice, even though i wouldnt buy one.
how much do you pay for your corsets? and how often do you wear them?
no worries bout the leather thing, although i do have to admit some of the leather ones did catch my eye when i took a look, they're pretty nice, even though i wouldnt buy one.
ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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Well...I don't have one, now...The one that I had finally wore out...and I don't know how much it cost...cuz it was given to me...but I can find out what a good price would be...I have a friend here that gets some very nice ones and I'll be talking to her in a couple days...I'll get back to you on it!!!
Oh...the one that I had I just usually wore occasionally for going out, or to events like the Ren Faire...not a regular thing.
Well...I don't have one, now...The one that I had finally wore out...and I don't know how much it cost...cuz it was given to me...but I can find out what a good price would be...I have a friend here that gets some very nice ones and I'll be talking to her in a couple days...I'll get back to you on it!!!
Oh...the one that I had I just usually wore occasionally for going out, or to events like the Ren Faire...not a regular thing.
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no worries, loving all the advice you give though if you could get some info off your friend on decent prices n stuff then i'd be muchos grateful
no worries, loving all the advice you give though
if you could get some info off your friend on decent prices n stuff then i'd be muchos grateful ummmm...........anybody have any suggestions as to what i can put here?!
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oh, i forgot to mention that the corset im looking at is vollers... maus...
https://www.fairygothmother.com/v1109.htm
oh, i forgot to mention that the corset im looking at is vollers... maus...
https://www.fairygothmother.com/v1109.htm
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Not a problem...all of those are gorgeous, by the way!!!
Makes me wish I was young again and had more of a reason to wear something like that!!! *sigh*
Not a problem...all of those are gorgeous, by the way!!!
Makes me wish I was young again and had more of a reason to wear something like that!!! *sigh*
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thanks, i'm really looking forward to getting it now, i'm gonna wear it to my prom aswell
tut tut you're not old enough to be saying 'i wish i was younger'!! and there is absolutely NO reason that you can't wear stuff like that (unless there are health reasons or something :s lol)
thanks, i'm really looking forward to getting it now, i'm gonna wear it to my prom aswell
tut tut you're not old enough to be saying 'i wish i was younger'!! and there is absolutely NO reason that you can't wear stuff like that (unless there are health reasons or something :s lol)
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mmm corsets - I got strapped into a £800 leather corset in Amsterdam a few years ago.. wow is all I can say on a PG rated message board. The shop assistant was very urm.. attentive -
anyway good luck with finding one- I love them and have a few cheepies for going out - red satin and a gree lace one - scrumptious!
mmm corsets - I got strapped into a £800 leather corset in Amsterdam a few years ago.. wow is all I can say on a PG rated message board. The shop assistant was very urm.. attentive -
anyway good luck with finding one- I love them and have a few cheepies for going out - red satin and a gree lace one - scrumptious!
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*giggle*...nope...no health reasons...just living out in the stix...(heehee...check it out MisStix...)...doesn't really call for corsets very often...
Now, on the other hand...I might just get a couple since I now have someone to show one off to...if I could only make my way to Oz so that he could help me in...and out...of it, it'd be even better!!! *looks around guiltily*...I didn't say that!!!
*giggle*...nope...no health reasons...just living out in the stix...(heehee...check it out MisStix...
)...doesn't really call for corsets very often...Now, on the other hand...I might just get a couple since I now have someone to show one off to...if I could only make my way to Oz so that he could help me in...and out...of it, it'd be even better!!! *looks around guiltily*...I didn't say that!!!
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I was going to take you to task over this comment, young lady, but...
...you redeemed yourself with this one...
Written by: norty bek
Makes me wish I was young again and had more of a reason to wear something like that!!! *sigh*
I was going to take you to task over this comment, young lady, but...
Written by: bekalicious
Now, on the other hand...I might just get a couple since I now have someone to show one off to...if I could only make my way to Oz so that he could help me in...and out...of it, it'd be even better!!! *looks around guiltily*...I didn't say that!!!
...you redeemed yourself with this one...
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I think the guys like them more than we do.
I think the guys like them more than we do. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
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Hi I can't be bothered to read the thread (sorry gang), but I have a black and pink pvc corset that my ex housemate made for me. If you want more info and want him to make one for you PM me I think i have a pic somewhere
Hi I can't be bothered to read the thread (sorry gang), but I have a black and pink pvc corset that my ex housemate made for me. If you want more info and want him to make one for you PM me
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*giggle*...seems I've been caught!!!
More linkage for you...
https://www.timeless-trends.com/
These are quite lovely!!!
*giggle*...seems I've been caught!!!
More linkage for you...
https://www.timeless-trends.com/
These are quite lovely!!!
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no way, i wince when i look at them cause they look painful. i'm sure most guys would rather you were wearing nothing at all :P
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no way, i wince when i look at them cause they look painful. i'm sure most guys would rather you were wearing nothing at all :P
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haha MJK im sure they would
thanks jo
haha MJK im sure they would
thanks jo
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mmm, actually, I like a bit of mystery... and corsets are pretty and feminine and ...
besides... unwrapping the present is half the fun...
mmm, actually, I like a bit of mystery... and corsets are pretty and feminine and ...
besides... unwrapping the present is half the fun...
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.. to reveil the red marks where the bones have dug into her & leaving her light headed, over whelmed with oxygen
.. to reveil the red marks where the bones have dug into her & leaving her light headed, over whelmed with oxygen
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Well...if you knew my Pogo...!!!...is already a bit overwhelming...so a bit of an oxygen high couldn't compete!!!
Well...if you knew my Pogo...!!!...is already a bit overwhelming...so a bit of an oxygen high couldn't compete!!!
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*chuckle* well... I wasn't trying to suggest that I wanted you all to pass from oxygen deprivation...
it's my understanding that modern corsets are designed to mimic the "look" of the fashion of old while having little, not to "train" the body's shape as they were used in times past. that is, they look nice...
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.. to reveil the red marks where the bones have dug into her & leaving her light headed, over whelmed with oxygen
*chuckle* well... I wasn't trying to suggest that I wanted you all to pass from oxygen deprivation...
it's my understanding that modern corsets are designed to mimic the "look" of the fashion of old while having little, not to "train" the body's shape as they were used in times past. that is, they look nice...
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