Corset/ Waist training

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  • edge_dragoncaller
    edge_dragoncaller Posts: 826 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.

    Wow! Never really seen one before...only heard about them.

    There is something really sexy about this pic. Really sexy. :wink:

    love it

    Indeed. I adore corsets.

    I'm sorry, I must now leave this thread. I cannot look at this picture without thinking naughty thoughts.
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I posted a thread about this ages ago, and its something I am now finally going to try. I am so looking forward to it, I have a natural hourglass shape and have had a couple of basques but am getting a steel boned longline waist training corset quite soon.....

    I am very excited :happy:
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
    JUST GOT MY FIRST CORSET!!! It's not *HIGH* quality, but it's seems to be good quality for being $60 (GOT IT ON SALE FOR $35!!! Apparently not everyone likes "orchid" purple!). One thing that I've already noticed is that although it was laced properly (to the center), the laces are crappy so I'm going to replace them. I've only worn it once so far, for about an hour, trying to mold it to my gorgeous body :blushing:
  • sndewitt91
    sndewitt91 Posts: 1
    has anyone tried a corset from "What Kate Did" I've been drooling over their corsets but haven't taken the plunge yet.

    I do make corsets, and study methods of corsetmaking. I can say a couple of things about the corsets from WHATKATIEDID. While the constructions may or may not be solid- though without information on what type of boning is used I cannot tell. My biggest concern with their corsets, however, is that they are only sized by the waist measurement. Unless you have an extremely standard body (which I do not) you will probably have problems with fit through the underbust, ribs and hip areas. For the price, you can easily go to www.corsetmaker.com (Isabella's Corsetry) or Romantasy Corsetry and have a made to measure corset made for you many designs, fabrics and embellishment options. Romantasy's least expensive corsets are underbust corsets and Run about $175, while some of their overbust styles start at about $350. In my opinion it is totally worth the cost to have one made for you... you will get a more positive experience.
  • Rachelesa94
    Rachelesa94 Posts: 58
    @bleedingjesu holy hell girl! Dayummmm! Haha :P

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    I've decided to start waist training as I have no figure! I bought mine off corsets-au for $60aud down from $150 I think, so it's quite good quality :) I absolutely love it! Definitely will take a while to get used to though.

    Also if this helps anyone I used this YouTube video to learn how to put it on by myself.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZJL8AVhp0I

    I'm gonna do some googling but if anyone has any advice on how often to wear it etc it would be much appreciated :)
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    So I've been thinking about waist training for a couple of weeks and turns out, I could'nt get the idea out of my head. Thought I might just let it run it's course :smokin:

    So after much research and tooooo many youtube vids I settled on Orchard Corset's Steel Boned Underbust model CS-305
    http://www.orchardcorset.com/corsets/steel-boned-underbust-satin-corset-cs-305/

    I have a cheesy plastic boned cincher like thing that I bought quite a while ago that never looked good on me. Whaddaya know, dropped 20+ pounds and it looked fantastic. This is what made me decide to try a steel boned corset for waist training.

    I'm a natural hourglass shape so I'm hoping that even though I still have a bit to lose, I can try this out to see if it's for me. Wish me luck!!
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I love wearing corsets, have made several, and have had some corsets made to fit me, however I am much too athletic for waist training.

    P.S. If you're in range of San Francisco, Dark Garden does an excellent job with custom corsets.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I don't have the serious steel-boned ones, just the laced-up leather and brocade sort that goes with my Ren Faire clothing, but the waist training thing sounds interesting, indeed it does.....
  • Nikoruo
    Nikoruo Posts: 771 Member
    I love corsets but i can't get any nice ones in my size yet. it's a must have once i shed the weight :D
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    I love wearing corsets, have made several, and have had some corsets made to fit me, however I am much too athletic for waist training.

    P.S. If you're in range of San Francisco, Dark Garden does an excellent job with custom corsets.

    Booo...I'm on the East coast :/
    Would've LOVED to find a corsetiere locally though, I'm in NY and it's just too much of a specialist thing to find here on Long Island. I'm a little concerned about mobility but I plan to break it in slowly as I've only ordered one so far. I shouldn't have too much trouble though, I'm hoping it won't adversely affect my weight training... ::shrug::

    A good deal of the weight I lost was visceral fat. It's gotta be because when I put on shapewear now, it actually shapes me rather than displace my flesh and give me fresh new rolls like it used to :ohwell:

    I upgraded to faster shipping so I'm hoping to start the beginning of next week. My natural waist is 34" so I got the 30. When I get down to the 30, I believe there I'll stay. Currently, my chest is 39" and my hips are 39" so I don't want to end up looking freakish.:laugh:
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    DUH.
    Orchard Corset is on THE Orchard Street in Manhattan :noway: :laugh:
    Crap. I could've picked it up myself :ohwell:

    And am I the only one who feels stupid that all the vintage styles with the teeny waists were not because women were naturally smaller (so much) in the 50's or so but because corseting was used to get the accentuated hourglass??!!!!:ohwell:

    I can't believe I hadn't put 2 and 2 together before :embarassed:
  • rgugs13
    rgugs13 Posts: 197 Member
    I used to make corsets for myself when I worked at a Ren Fest through college! I travel too much to sew any right now, but I'm hoping to get some time to make an awesome Steampunk corset this winter that I drew up several months ago! I've never done it for waist training.
  • WisiPls
    WisiPls Posts: 359
    @bleedingjesu holy hell girl! Dayummmm! Haha :P

    #

    I've decided to start waist training as I have no figure! I bought mine off corsets-au for $60aud down from $150 I think, so it's quite good quality :) I absolutely love it! Definitely will take a while to get used to though.

    Also if this helps anyone I used this YouTube video to learn how to put it on by myself.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZJL8AVhp0I

    I'm gonna do some googling but if anyone has any advice on how often to wear it etc it would be much appreciated :)

    I had no idea corset training was even a thing, I still don't believe it, but you look shapely to me


    woodsmash/10
  • Nico_the_enabler
    Nico_the_enabler Posts: 123 Member
    Just putting my 2c in. just found the thread.. :P. Havn't read it all yet..
    But I have 3 steel boned corsets atm.. one underbust, and 2 overbust sweetheart. From the same site even. But they all fit slightly differntly depending on the fabric etc. For waist training. I much prefer the underbust. I dont have a natural waist as such. I am an apple shape. So corsets give me what mother nature did not. :P. And slowly I will get me a waist :D

    Also.. for the nz or aussie gals.. (or guys) www.corsets-au.com is the place I get mine from :) Enjoy
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    Here's a pretty cool read entitled 'How did 1950s models get such tiny waists? The low down on waist training'

    http://weheartvintage.co/2012/07/16/how-did-1950s-models-get-such-tiny-waists-the-low-down-on-waist-training/
  • SharonCMach
    SharonCMach Posts: 305 Member
    I have been looking into getting a steel boned corset but I have no idea what size I need to get. Underbust or overbust, short or long? So many options!! I have no figure at all. When Im at my ideal weight my friends usually say I look like a stick with big boobs. Wasn't really looking into doing corset training even though it does sound like it would benifit me. I really just want to look good in a tight fitting dress. Any advise? Im currently looking at Corset-story, they have a huge selection.
  • delaniecastillo
    delaniecastillo Posts: 284
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  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    I bought a training corset from Orchard Corsets, model CS-305

    http://www.orchardcorset.com/corsets/steel-boned-underbust-satin-corset-cs-305/

    I love it. It makes me teeny tiney in the waist. However, once I take it off, I am less happy with my middle :laugh: :laugh:

    I purchased a size 30 and my natural waist is 34. You're supposed to purchase one that is 4-6 inches smaller than your waist. There's a good deal of information on the Orchard Corset website....I highly recommend it!

    I seasoned my corset & was able to comfortably cinch down to 32" and it's super sexeh :blushing:
  • SharonCMach
    SharonCMach Posts: 305 Member
    Was hoping to find a Group on here for corset training but I couldn't find one. Does anyone know if there is a Group on here that has to do with corsets? If not someone who is very knowledgeable about corsets/corset training should start a group. That would be GREAT!! :smile: :happy:
  • SharonCMach
    SharonCMach Posts: 305 Member
    Just finished ordering a CS-305 from Orchard Corsets. Can't wait for it to come in!! I was going to order a size 28 but I talked to a REP there and she suggested I get the 26 instead. I hope it gives me the hour glass figure Im looking for. :love:
  • Brige2269
    Brige2269 Posts: 354 Member
    Ladies, just be careful. When wearing one too long, the muscles get use to the support, and don't work so well on their own. Depending on how tight you wear it, it does move your insides around. I saw a few videos on youtube. Research it, please.
  • MissJanet55
    MissJanet55 Posts: 457 Member
    This may be a stupid question - if so, I apologize, but I need to know - do these corsets make your belly squish out underneath? I'm *cough* asking for a friend.

    I recently heard that there are many seamstresses across North America - and I'm sure in other parts of the world - who make beautiful corsets for Muslim women to wear underneath their garments, many in larger sizes.
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    This may be a stupid question - if so, I apologize, but I need to know - do these corsets make your belly squish out underneath? I'm *cough* asking for a friend.

    I recently heard that there are many seamstresses across North America - and I'm sure in other parts of the world - who make beautiful corsets for Muslim women to wear underneath their garments, many in larger sizes.

    Nope. Check out this youtube vid for explanation....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40rjz-rGtS0

    Her videos will explain a great deal :drinker:

    I did not use a long line corset and had no issue with lower belly issues once I HAD the corset on :blushing:
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    Ladies, just be careful. When wearing one too long, the muscles get use to the support, and don't work so well on their own. Depending on how tight you wear it, it does move your insides around. I saw a few videos on youtube. Research it, please.

    This is untrue. Do your research....I did and I found that in order to do this sort of thing to your body, you need to cinch down to ungodly numbers like 14", 16 " etc.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBJQGitxWg
  • ashleyjmorgan
    ashleyjmorgan Posts: 5 Member
    There are corsets all the way down to 18", you can definitely still wear a corset with a 23" waist. There will be some pouching a bit below the corset if you tight-lace, but it is not noticeable (especially with someone of your size) and I normally plan my outfits to hide my corset as much as possible. I tend to wear loose fitting clothing, as my waist looks unnaturally small and it really is for health reasons only. I only wear tight clothing with it when I want to accentuate the small waist.
  • JTNanashi
    JTNanashi Posts: 35 Member
    I've been wearing a 24" Morticia from WhatKatieDid for the last few years, off and on. As I got back into it again in the last month, I've been wearing it 9 hours a day during my shift at work, and it helps with my posture and gives some good support. I do a lot of lifting, crouching, and bending over in the pet store and this has helped me not to pull my back like I used to. I started wearing one for my scoliosis, and it seems to reduce the chronic pain around my rib hump everynight from over-stretching behind my shoulderblades. My legs were also quite sore for the first few days since I had to re-learn to lift with my legs and not my back, haha.

    In the weight loss aspect... The first year I was wearing it almost full time and calorie counting for a couple of months, and went from 145 to 136lbs. Of course, Thanksgiving and other food-loving holidays happened at the same time as a nasty sinus infection, and I just backtracked. For the last few weeks since I started here at MFP, I've been wearing it and counting again, and it definitely helps to keep me from eating more than I need to on my lunch hour, especially when I drink water like I should. It is also harder to drink a lot of soda and other fizzy drinks, because the bubbles and gas create pressure that can be pretty uncomfortable.

    I've worn a few brands, and this is the most comfortable OTR I've tried. The Timeless Trends corset is where I started, but it fits more of a modern figure, and my pinched hips did not agree with it. I've gotten a few cheapos from Leatherotics, and I barely wore them because they were just about the same problem. They may be ok for people with less of a waist/hip ratio? My Morticia is fairly comfortable aside from minor fusses with the modesty panel. I plan to get my first custom from Fran at http://contourcorsets.com/ as soon as I can afford one. :D This one gets fairly warm and sweaty at my job, and they have a 'summer mesh' version that is much cooler and more breathable, but that still holds in extremely well.
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
    I was at an anime convention last month and got fitted in the Dealers' Den for my first custom corset! :love: And they were waiving their custom fee if you ordered at con, so I only paid $115 total. It's a reversible black/brown underbust cincher. The downfall is that she's back-logged and it'll take 5-6 months. :ohwell:

    And then this weekend my boyfriend proposed to me! :blushing: So now I've ordered an OTR overbust in a nice cream color from Corset Story for a total of $113, and I'm gonna see if it fits well enough and is comfy enough that I wanna wear it on my wedding day :happy: If not, oh well, I'll probably just go without, as I don't think I can afford a custom overbust right now! (And I would definitely want to already be at lease somewhat used to wearing it when I go dress shopping)
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I'm getting a corset made by these guys https://www.facebook.com/SINched as part of my wedding dress. I can't wait. At my smallest weight, I have a 24" waist. I'm not too far from that now at about 26 or 27". I do anticipate losing more weight before I get married in a year. I know I won't lose much in my mid-section, but every inch counts. I don't want to go extremely tight, because it is my wedding. I'm going to be a nervous wreck, and I want to be able to breathe during my vows. :laugh:
  • Cheechos
    Cheechos Posts: 293
    Aww yiss. So happy to see people talking about waist training. I want to get a quality training corset whenever I have the funds for it. I love corsets so much! ♥
  • jennpaulson
    jennpaulson Posts: 850 Member
    I bought my first corset from Corset Story last year and I love it. It seems of good quality, it's certainly sturdy enough. My boobs don't fit in it quite as well as I like even after losing 30lbs this past year so my next one will have to be custom made. I'd post a pic, but don't have any that are appropriate from recently ; )

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