Corset/ Waist training

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  • bleedingdesu
    bleedingdesu Posts: 63 Member
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    Here's one of my corsets. pardon the fact that the sun seems to be dissolving my arm on the left, my webcam is really bad with bright lights and there was a window behind me.
  • helpfit101
    helpfit101 Posts: 347 Member
    I thought I had made my way to the wrong website. Corset/waist training sounds like bondage to me! haha
  • alisonlynn1976
    alisonlynn1976 Posts: 929 Member
    I love corsets, and am excited that my size is going down. They look great with my body shape.
  • hludwig980
    hludwig980 Posts: 102 Member
    bump
  • bleedingdesu
    bleedingdesu Posts: 63 Member
    To any of you interested in corsets, feel free to ask me questions. I've been doing it for a while, and I know how to get you fitted into an off the rack corset, as well as find one within your price range.
  • JessieJanie
    JessieJanie Posts: 428
    I have quite a few corsets, but I make my own. I don't know that they've made my waist any smaller though...
  • Maryt1961
    Maryt1961 Posts: 280 Member
    How do you fit for the corsets that are off the rack, what do you wear under it?



    To any of you interested in corsets, feel free to ask me questions. I've been doing it for a while, and I know how to get you fitted into an off the rack corset, as well as find one within your price range.
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  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    Off the rack corsets are generally fitted to your waist measurement. Standard rule is that you would wear a corset 4 inches smaller than your natural waist (For example, I have a 25 inch waist, and I wear a 20 inch corset because my insides are extra squishy and i only have one kidney). It's best to try on different styles. If your breasts are bigger or smaller than average, you'd be better off getting one that fits underbust. Long line corsets are better for the tall or long waisted. There should be a gap of about 2 inches of leeway when you first close it, so you have somewhere to go when your body adapts. Modesty panels are wonderful if you aren't going to wear much underneath. You can wear everything or nothing under it, depending on the corset and the situation!
  • endlesswonderr
    endlesswonderr Posts: 91 Member
    I've always wanted to waist train! I am constantly checking thrift stores hoping that I can find the right corset, but of course I never have luck. The only few places that seem to sell them are the goth stores downtown, and they go for 150+dollars. way out of my price range. :(
    one day I would very much like to try it, though. I have friends who have and they've had great results. :)
  • Maryt1961
    Maryt1961 Posts: 280 Member
    I've always wanted to waist train! I am constantly checking thrift stores hoping that I can find the right corset, but of course I never have luck. The only few places that seem to sell them are the goth stores downtown, and they go for 150+dollars. way out of my price range. :(
    one day I would very much like to try it, though. I have friends who have and they've had great results. :)

    There are a couple online stores that aren't in that price range....not sure on quality, but a couple people here have commented that they are pretty good quality
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I've made, and worn a steel-boned corset.

    I'll take running and strength training over that, thanks.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I've always wanted to waist train! I am constantly checking thrift stores hoping that I can find the right corset, but of course I never have luck. The only few places that seem to sell them are the goth stores downtown, and they go for 150+dollars. way out of my price range. :(
    one day I would very much like to try it, though. I have friends who have and they've had great results. :)

    if they are less $ than that, they are unlikely to have enough bones in them to do the job.
  • soundasleepx
    soundasleepx Posts: 98
    Ahhh why have I just found this thread!

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    I have steel boned ones as well. Don't wear them as much since putting on weight though :(
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    Have spent hours of my life lacing up goth girlfriends into corsets haha, gotta love them!

    It is truly amazing to see a girl's body shape actually permanently change after so many months/years of wearing them consistently.

    Real steel boned or it's pointless, waist training has to be done with steel, those little plastic jokes that Victoria's Secret and the like sell don't do a thing
  • soundasleepx
    soundasleepx Posts: 98
    I hate the plastic ones. Especially when it's that really awful plastic that actually bends when you bend over and sticks in the bent shape. Useless!
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    I really want to get into wearing corsets! Are you able to wear them under clothing without it being obvious?
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    bump for later
  • gr8pillock
    gr8pillock Posts: 374 Member
    I have always had a pretty decent collection of simple corsets, nothing impressive yet. I wanted to get to my goal weight before investing in something for more than visual appeal. Now, I'm close and would love something with steel boning, made for me specifically. :)
  • Maryt1961
    Maryt1961 Posts: 280 Member
    Off the rack corsets are generally fitted to your waist measurement. Standard rule is that you would wear a corset 4 inches smaller than your natural waist (For example, I have a 25 inch waist, and I wear a 20 inch corset because my insides are extra squishy and i only have one kidney). It's best to try on different styles. If your breasts are bigger or smaller than average, you'd be better off getting one that fits underbust. Long line corsets are better for the tall or long waisted. There should be a gap of about 2 inches of leeway when you first close it, so you have somewhere to go when your body adapts. Modesty panels are wonderful if you aren't going to wear much underneath. You can wear everything or nothing under it, depending on the corset and the situation!


    Which store for off rack do you use?
  • bleedingdesu
    bleedingdesu Posts: 63 Member
    I've made, and worn a steel-boned corset.

    I'll take running and strength training over that, thanks.
    running strength and waist training/corset wearing in general are NOT mutually exclusive.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    I've made, and worn a steel-boned corset.

    I'll take running and strength training over that, thanks.
    running strength and waist training/corset wearing in general are NOT mutually exclusive.
    <-- running and strength (well more strength to be honest) and I wear corsets. No reason not to as far as I'm concerned.
  • medicvaldez
    medicvaldez Posts: 42 Member
    i used to waist train, not anymore, i always got mine from Dark Garden, they are amazing and out of San Francisco CA ture training can only be done with the highest quality ones, you want to have steel to turn your ribs, I agree Ren quality won't do the job like a high quality one
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    I have been interested in waist training for a while. Once I get to goal I am going to invest in a good quality one. I just don't want to make such an expensive purchase at this weight.
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    Off the rack corsets are generally fitted to your waist measurement. Standard rule is that you would wear a corset 4 inches smaller than your natural waist (For example, I have a 25 inch waist, and I wear a 20 inch corset because my insides are extra squishy and i only have one kidney). It's best to try on different styles. If your breasts are bigger or smaller than average, you'd be better off getting one that fits underbust. Long line corsets are better for the tall or long waisted. There should be a gap of about 2 inches of leeway when you first close it, so you have somewhere to go when your body adapts. Modesty panels are wonderful if you aren't going to wear much underneath. You can wear everything or nothing under it, depending on the corset and the situation!


    Which store for off rack do you use?

    I bought my first 4 corsets from a goth/fetish shop in Cambridge, MA called Hubba Hubba. Off the top of my head, the brands were Vollers, Stormy Leather, Uzi, and a name that escapes me. I bought my Ritual Design corset from The Crypt in Denver, CO. My custom corsets are from Starkers and Azrael's Accomplice (by Batty Boop).
  • skinnyme125
    skinnyme125 Posts: 396 Member
    love corsets but badly need to get one a bit larger. The one I have doesn't go down far enough and my muffin top really stands out when I wear it. Longer would work too but I really think i need a size larger than I have. Mine is left over from my wedding, the one I wore under my wedding dress. If i remember right it only cost about $30. I also used to have some real pretty colorful ones that I got at thrift stores and such but I also out grew those. I need new ones real bad.
  • Maryt1961
    Maryt1961 Posts: 280 Member
    I just googled for corsets in Michigan to see if I could find anything relatively close...I did, so now I will really need to think about custom vs not custom!
  • pseudomuffin
    pseudomuffin Posts: 1,058 Member
    I talked with my fiance about waist training after doing some research and I ordered a book about it (how to avoid indigestion, how long to wear one per day, etc., among other things) so I may be ordering a custom waist training corset soon :) This thread really sparked my curiosity, thanks OP!
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    To any of you interested in corsets, feel free to ask me questions. I've been doing it for a while, and I know how to get you fitted into an off the rack corset, as well as find one within your price range.

    I just got a waist cincher. It is the http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ8AGH4/ref=pe_309540_26725410_item Almighty cincher. I went by height and hips, not by waist size. My natural waist is 38, stretched waist 32(that's the measurement when I pull the measuring tape as tight as I can and hold my breath), and wearing the corset 30.75. Belly waist 40.5 When I got it I thought there was just no way I would fit in but I started from the breast area, did a couple of hooks, and then started the bottom hooks but had it pulled up near my breast area. I hooked it up all the way and then pulled it down. I am getting used to it. That's the same corset that Jessica Alba and all the Hollywood people wear after their pregnancies to quickly return to their original waist. She wore the corset for 3 months and had 2 of them on. I do not know how the waist training will go but I look incredible in dresses! With the corset I am an hourglass, 36-30-42.5 Now if I could only find a corset for my thighs as well.:laugh:
  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
    I just got some award money, maybe I have found what I want to splurge on!
  • Maryt1961
    Maryt1961 Posts: 280 Member
    To any of you interested in corsets, feel free to ask me questions. I've been doing it for a while, and I know how to get you fitted into an off the rack corset, as well as find one within your price range.

    I just got a waist cincher. It is the http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ8AGH4/ref=pe_309540_26725410_item Almighty cincher. I went by height and hips, not by waist size. My natural waist is 38, stretched waist 32(that's the measurement when I pull the measuring tape as tight as I can and hold my breath), and wearing the corset 30.75. Belly waist 40.5 When I got it I thought there was just no way I would fit in but I started from the breast area, did a couple of hooks, and then started the bottom hooks but had it pulled up near my breast area. I hooked it up all the way and then pulled it down. I am getting used to it. That's the same corset that Jessica Alba and all the Hollywood people wear after their pregnancies to quickly return to their original waist. She wore the corset for 3 months and had 2 of them on. I do not know how the waist training will go but I look incredible in dresses! With the corset I am an hourglass, 36-30-42.5 Now if I could only find a corset for my thighs as well.:laugh:


    Waist, butt, thighs....:)

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