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    Tight Lacing/ Waist Training/ Corseting

    Posts: 867 Member
    edited January 7 in Chit-Chat
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    Hello MFP world! This topic is in the fun and games section but I'm sincerely curious about what y'all have to say. I love body modification, but outside of the more common piercing and tattoos, I love corset training (though I do it pretty darn recreationally, reducing my natural waist 3 inches or so). I'm considering getting more serious about it as I lose weight - working on a better hour glass figure and I slim down.
    Does anyone else out there tight lace or have thought about getting into it?


    I know there is some controversy on the topic - as there is around a lot of body mod. and I'd love to hear your opinions too. There is some really interesting research out there about the effects it can have on your body - especially if you become an extremist.

    And, if anyone is wondering, I don't do it to fit someone else's ideal body - but because I really love, adore, am floored by the way it makes me look. It makes me feel amazing! We're all here working for our ideal body's right?

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    • Posts: 621 Member
      I've never tried it. I could see the appeal, I guess. I just work my obliques!
    • Posts: 867 Member
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    • Posts: 385 Member
      I've never done it but have always been curious about this also soooooo...

      Bump
    • Posts: 2,407 Member
      The first 3 pics just looks like the lady is wearing proper underwear...

      ...that last picture just doesn't look right.....looks...weird.
    • Posts: 2,273 Member
      The first 3 pics just looks like the lady is wearing proper underwear...

      ...that last picture just doesn't look right.....looks...weird.
      That is after being "trained".
    • Posts: 3,150 Member
      I'm not entirely sure what the question is. But this is one of my favorite subjects and I'm kind of an authority on corset history. I haven't counted but I currently own ~10 high quality hand made steel boned corsets. All of which are too big for me now, except 1. When I was fat, I was able to cinch down 8" comfortably just because of the squish factor. I'm not a tight lacer and I only wear corsets when dressing up. I don't know how far I'd be able to lace down now, probably the standard 4". Here's a picture of me taken last March, I think my waist is cinched ~3" in this picture, just because of the size of the corset (worn fully closed). Ignore the weird look on my face.
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    • Posts: 3,150 Member
      The first 3 pics just looks like the lady is wearing proper underwear...

      ...that last picture just doesn't look right.....looks...weird.
      Also the first 3 pictures are from the 30's and do not depict a corset. The 3rd picture is obviously edited.
    • Posts: 28,072 Member
      We're all here working for our ideal body's right?

      Not totally - people are also trying to get healthy. I have no issues with body modification as a concept, or wearing corsets - but extreme corsetting is potentially damaging to your health.
    • Posts: 2,273 Member
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      Also the first 3 pictures are from the 30's and do not depict a corset. The 3rd picture is obviously edited.
      Incorrect

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightlacing

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    • Posts: 3,150 Member
      And just cause, this is my favorite corset I've ever owned. Custom made by Electra Designs, unfortunately too big for me now. I had it made when I was caring for my mother as she was dying of cancer. I needed something frivolous.
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    • Posts: 3,150 Member
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      Incorrect

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightlacing
      No, I am correct. The pictures are from the 30's and depict a girdle, not a corset. I've gone to school for this, I've done my research. I actually had a very popular website on the history of corsets long before wikipedia was around.

      Edited out the photo which doesn't really seem to belong.
    • Posts: 664 Member
      And just cause, this is my favorite corset I've ever owned. Custom made by Electra Designs, unfortunately too big for me now. I had it made when I was caring for my mother as she was dying of cancer. I needed something frivolous.

      that is gorgeous!

      I love corsets and own several (annoyingly all too big now) but have never really delved into the waist reducing side of it. would be interested to see responses here :)
    • Posts: 2,273 Member
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      No, I am correct. The pictures are from the 30's and depict a girdle, not a corset. I've gone to school for this, I've done my research. I actually had a very popular website on the history of corsets long before wikipedia was around.

      Edited out the photo which doesn't really seem to belong.
      I am talking about the last picture, which you claimed to be edited. I showed you a picture of a similar female.
    • Posts: 3,150 Member
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      I am talking about the last picture, which you claimed to be edited. I showed you a picture of a similar female.
      No, I was talking about the 3rd picture, not the last picture. The last picture is a model named Dita Von Teese, known for her tiny waist.
    • Posts: 203 Member
      No, I am correct. The pictures are from the 30's and depict a girdle, not a corset. I've gone to school for this, I've done my research. I actually had a very popular website on the history of corsets long before wikipedia was around.

      Edited out the photo which doesn't really seem to belong.

      So is your website no longer available? That would be a shame, as wikipedia is not the be all and end all of information - in fact it's often totally incorrect!

      I have several corsets all of which fit me again now - one of which I made myself with proper steel boning and the correct material, I wanted to find out how difficult it was to do. I then got too big for them, but having lost my weight I can fit in them again. I don't do tight lacing, but they are really nice for going out and looking thinner than I actually am!
    • Posts: 664 Member
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      I am talking about the last picture, which you claimed to be edited. I showed you a picture of a similar female.

      No, she said the third picture. As in one, two, three. In the 30's pic there are *three* pictures, making the third pic the last pictured frame of the 30's set.

      *facepalm*

      Edited to add - we all know miss Dita doesn't need editing anyway.
    • Posts: 3,150 Member
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      So is your website no longer available? That would be a shame, as wikipedia is not the be all and end all of information - in fact it's often totally incorrect!

      I have several corsets all of which fit me again now - one of which I made myself with proper steel boning and the correct material, I wanted to find out how difficult it was to do. I then got too big for them, but having lost my weight I can fit in them again. I don't do tight lacing, but they are really nice for going out and looking thinner than I actually am!
      It is unfortunately defunct. I was able to save most of it, and posted it in parts to a livejournal community I founded (being that it's lj, it's inactive)

      http://corset-history.livejournal.com/

      Part 1: http://corset-history.livejournal.com/2432.html#cutid1

      Part 2: http://corset-history.livejournal.com/2742.html#cutid1

      Part 3: http://corset-history.livejournal.com/2853.html#cutid1

      Part 4: http://corset-history.livejournal.com/3247.html#cutid1

      Bibliography: http://corset-history.livejournal.com/3411.html#cutid1
    • Posts: 10,799 Member
      bump ...

      have to have someone in your life to "tie you in"
    • Posts: 3,150 Member
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      have to have someone in your life to "tie you in"
      I really should stop replying to this thread. But I've literally NEVER had anyone tie me in, I do it myself. I've never had a boyfriend who knew how anyway. Apparently it's too confusing for them.
    • Posts: 10,799 Member
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      I really should stop replying to this thread. But I've literally NEVER had anyone tie me in, I do it myself. I've never had a boyfriend who knew how anyway. Apparently it's too confusing for them.

      I dont think my arms are long enough ! lol
    • Posts: 2,670 Member
      totally sporting a 5 inch reduction in my profile picture
    • Posts: 2,670 Member
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      I dont think my arms are long enough ! lol

      gotta do it like your industrious great great grandmothers and just loop the strings over the door knobs or bed posts
    • Posts: 782 Member
      Before children I had a 36-20-36 waist. I would DEFINITELY like to have it back since that was without a corset and natural for me. Yes, I do plan to corset train when I get to a much lower weight if my waist is still stretched out.
    • Posts: 592 Member
      I really don't see the appeal, I like being able to breathe.
    • Posts: 3,749 Member
      Why would anyone do this? Personally I don't like the look. Also I can't imagine walking around all day long in something as uncomfortable as a corset. The boning alone makes me want to cry.
    • Posts: 168 Member
      Coming from the depths of the NYC fetish scene, I had an absolute fascination for true corsets (none of that Victoria's Secret/Frederick's of Hollywood crap). I also went to school to study fashion and took corsetry courses.

      Depending on an individual's body type, the amount you can cinch down for the casual corset wearer is generally 2-4". I used to go down anywhere from 3-5" depending on the event I was attending and what stretch of training time I was in. I would really tighten down for photoshoots and maybe an 1/2-1" less during parties where I would be dancing and making my rounds at the venue.

      P.S. It makes for great breath control during kinkier times ;)
    • Posts: 6,998 Member
      I think corsets are hot, but squishing organs is gross. So, corseting in moderation.
    • Posts: 16,414 Member
      A pair of pants that's slightly too tight gives me horrible cramps. No way, no how.

      But then I'm a natural hourglass. And I like my bones and organs in their natural places.
    • Posts: 209 Member
      it's something i'd like to get into, but i just don't know where to start. i had a corset from timeless trends (but i got too small for it and gave it away), but it didn't seem like a "serious" corset , i'd just wear it when i was being fancy. it was not incredibly expensive -- that's a lot of it, for me, i don't have the funds to drop several hundred dollars on something custom-made :(
    • Posts: 6,128 Member
      While I do love a beautifully fitting corset like this:

      corset.jpg

      corset recomposition always makes me think of this, which just looks taxing on the body:

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