Corsets

[iwantyounowbaby]

I FUCKING LOVE CORSETS. Yep.


But I can't find a place or site where they have nice cheap ones. Please share your experience here with a corset n00b!

 

[Franglais71]

I FUCKING LOVE CORSETS. Yep.


But I can't find a place or site where they have nice cheap ones. Please share your experience here with a corset n00b!

Will get you one when you cum to London lol

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

I FUCKING LOVE CORSETS. Yep.


But I can't find a place or site where they have nice cheap ones. Please share your experience here with a corset n00b!

I think you'd be hard pressed to find "nice" and "cheap" in the same corset.

It's one item where it's better to pay for quality.

 

[x_star_x]

Totally agree with the above. If it's just the corset 'look' that you're after, then cheap is ok.
Having said that if it's something along the lines of fully steel boning/busk, waist training etc that you want then I'd be prepared to invest in order to get a better quality. Either that or go for the cheaper option, but only expect it to last a handful of wearings.
Personally, I love fairy goth mother

 

[iwantyounowbaby]

I want something subtle and sexy in black. Is that too expensive?

 

[FloggingMolly]

mine is simple and deep purple, 8 steel bones, suitable for light breathing restriction/corset play and cost me just under £40 on ebay.

 

[iwantyounowbaby]

I was checking Frederick's from Hollywood's and they don't seem that expensive. Have you guys ever gotten any from there?

 

[AngelicaPink]

I'd love to know more about corsets as well. I never worn one, but I'm fascinated!

 

[Etoile]

I was checking Frederick's from Hollywood's and they don't seem that expensive. Have you guys ever gotten any from there?

There are two types of things in the world that are called corsets.

#1 is what you have seen at Fredericks of Hollywood. These are really more like lingerie tops, not really meant for shaping the body. They might smooth you out a little bit, but if you try to do them really tight, they will break. (The bones are made of plastic.) If you just like the look of corsets but you don't want to spend a lot of money or actually shape your body, then FoH stuff is fine. It's really just bedroom wear...the kind of thing you put on with the express intention of taking it off!

#2 is a "proper" corset, the kind that was worn in the 19th century and earlier. These have steel bones and are pretty thick. They will sculpt your body into a wasp shape, an hourglass, or whatever they are designed for. They are expensive, but worth the cost. I have known several corsetmakers, and none of them have overcharged...you get what you pay for with both #1 and #2.

If it's #2 you're looking for, but you don't want to spend a lot, I recommend Timeless Trends. They have pretty good quality corsets (I have one) for about $100. Another good place, a little more expensive, is Meschantes. View their catalog here but for the best pricing, search for "meschantes" on eBay. I have had 3 corsets by Meschantes.

If money was no object, I'd point you to Dark Garden. Take a look at them anyway, just for fun.

 

[the captians wench]

Shameless plug here.

I make corsets, usually selling them on ebay. I do both types that Etolie mentioned, though if you just want something to play dress up in, you probably are better off with FoH, mine tend to be a bit more expencive but last longer.

You can PM me for pricing if you like.

My latest one is posted. It's more of a top, but will boost the bust and smooth love handles. It's satin/satin brocade trimmed with a trim I fell in love with when I was in Dublin.

 

[Kikori]

Wow, that's a tight squeeze on wench's. o.o

 

[ownedsubgal]

Etoile, have you heard anything about this place:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/labellefairy ??

i love the historical look of their corsets, and the prices seem fairly reasonable. the modern style corsets just aren't really my cup of tea.


(btw, stay safe over there!! *hugs*)

 

[eastern sun]

Does anyone know how corsets affect the voice?

I've been studying classical voice techniques for years, which has led to a marked widening of my ribcage. I would love to wear body-shaping corsets, but don't want to risk losing lung capacity.

Is that even possible?

 

[AngelicaPink]

It is. But if you worry about your voice, know that corsets can compress your diaphragm (I'm sorry if it's not the right word in English) and thus making you project your voice a lot less.

 

[tr65]

Sizing

How do you size a corset? Do they have to be fitted? If not, what is the general rule about buying them? I'd love to get my wife one, but have no idea how to size one.

 

[AngelicaPink]

How do you size a corset? Do they have to be fitted? If not, what is the general rule about buying them? I'd love to get my wife one, but have no idea how to size one.

You have to measure the waist and then see what each company tells you about their corsets. Some will ask that you subtract 4 inches from the waist measure, some will ask that you subtract more or less or some will ask just for that measurement. I hope I helped in anyway...?

 

[ownedsubgal]

sad news for the corset world

Amy Crowder, creator of Wasp Creations, has passed away. it's so sad, she was obviously a very unique and talented woman...i've admired the designs on her site for years, and thought she had some of the most knowledgeable yet easy to understand information on serious waist training out there. she will be missed!

http://www.waspcreations.com/

AMY CROWDER


Amy Crowder, 39, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away May 22, 2010. Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, at Mt. Washington Chapel Mausoleum, Independence, Mo. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Crowder, and grandparents, Carl and Thelma Yancey. Amy is survived by her mother, Kathy and step-father Dennis Claus, Smithville, Mo.; sister, Jennifer Closser of Kansas City, Kan.; grandmother, June Brownfield of Sedalia, Mo.; two nephews and two nieces. Arr.: Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home, (816) 252-4141.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 25, 2010

 

[Etoile]

Amy Crowder, creator of Wasp Creations, has passed away. it's so sad, she was obviously a very unique and talented woman...i've admired the designs on her site for years, and thought she had some of the most knowledgeable yet easy to understand information on serious waist training out there. she will be missed!

http://www.waspcreations.com/

AMY CROWDER


Amy Crowder, 39, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away May 22, 2010. Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, at Mt. Washington Chapel Mausoleum, Independence, Mo. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Crowder, and grandparents, Carl and Thelma Yancey. Amy is survived by her mother, Kathy and step-father Dennis Claus, Smithville, Mo.; sister, Jennifer Closser of Kansas City, Kan.; grandmother, June Brownfield of Sedalia, Mo.; two nephews and two nieces. Arr.: Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home, (816) 252-4141.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 25, 2010

Oh my goodness, what a true loss for the corseting community. She was definitely one of the luminaries and she made some of the finest corsets around. I wonder what happened - she was so young.

 

[Etoile]

Etoile, have you heard anything about this place:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/labellefairy ??

i love the historical look of their corsets, and the prices seem fairly reasonable. the modern style corsets just aren't really my cup of tea.


(btw, stay safe over there!! *hugs*)

Hmm, I have not heard of them, but this article seems to think well of them. The standout for historical corsets, Corinthia's, seems to have gone away. You might also want to contact wenchie, she does some amazing historical costumes and corsets too!

awww, thank you! loving it so far!

 

[Etoile]

Does anyone know how corsets affect the voice?

I've been studying classical voice techniques for years, which has led to a marked widening of my ribcage. I would love to wear body-shaping corsets, but don't want to risk losing lung capacity.

Is that even possible?

Short-term wear (up to 5-8 hours/day) will not have any such effect on your body. Tightlacers, the ones who wear it 23/7, are the ones who need to be concerned about ribcage changes and so forth. Also, look for a style (such as a waist cincher or an underbust with a point at the top) that does not restrict your ribcage as much as, say, an overbust would.

Recommended reading for everyone: Staylace's Medical Advice

 

[Etoile]

How do you size a corset? Do they have to be fitted? If not, what is the general rule about buying them? I'd love to get my wife one, but have no idea how to size one.

Despite what many people will tell you, off-the-peg corsets CAN be suitable for infrequent wear. I would suggest only up to a couple of hours at a time, though, because an ill-fitting corset can cause back pain in a very short time.

Off-the-peg: Pre-sized, pre-made, not custom fit to the wearer. Usually requires just a waist measurement (given as the circumference of the waist with the corset completely closed), but some places will use bust, waist, and hip measurements.

Custom: The wearer gets measured 8 billion ways and the corset is precisely made to their body. This is ideal if someone has a short torso, for example, or is otherwise differently proportioned to the "average" person. This is also much more expensive, but worth it. A properly-fitted custom corset will feel like nothing at all. If you pick a corsetiere over the web, you can visit a local seamstress for measurements and then send them online to the maker.

 

[intothewoods]

Oh my goodness, what a true loss for the corseting community. She was definitely one of the luminaries and she made some of the finest corsets around. I wonder what happened - she was so young.

That's what I was wondering.

I love corsets, but since we rarely attend parties it doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Netzach]

Despite what many people will tell you, off-the-peg corsets CAN be suitable for infrequent wear. I would suggest only up to a couple of hours at a time, though, because an ill-fitting corset can cause back pain in a very short time.

Off-the-peg: Pre-sized, pre-made, not custom fit to the wearer. Usually requires just a waist measurement (given as the circumference of the waist with the corset completely closed), but some places will use bust, waist, and hip measurements.

Custom: The wearer gets measured 8 billion ways and the corset is precisely made to their body. This is ideal if someone has a short torso, for example, or is otherwise differently proportioned to the "average" person. This is also much more expensive, but worth it. A properly-fitted custom corset will feel like nothing at all. If you pick a corsetiere over the web, you can visit a local seamstress for measurements and then send them online to the maker.

I actually really like off the peg sometimes. There's a little more play in fit if you lose or gain a couple of pounds, I found.

My stormy leather corsets actually get more wear than my versatile, and I sold off my morganafemmecouture custom when I lost enough weight that it wasn't working out. I have to say it was the best I ever owned, but it was quite a lot and is even more now. It really did feel like "nothing at all" on.

 

[Netzach]

That's what I was wondering.

I love corsets, but since we rarely attend parties it doesn't seem worth it.

If you love them, get one, I'd use meschantes. Have a non-crap boudoir photographer shoot you.

He will not think it "not worth it" and neither will you.

 

[asianbaby3]

i have 2 corsets. I bought one as a costume piece from Hot Topic. They have gothic-y items, so they had a lingerie section with a few different types of corsets. My other corset I bought at Victoria's Secret for valentine's day. That was pretty pricey. I think it was about $60 or more. I've bought a few items from Frederick's. They have a lot of really cute stuff. Price's are very reasonable and they have a good selection. I'd def check them out.