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DeadofKnight -> RE: Corsets (3/7/2005 11:47:20 AM)
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Thanks for all the links.
I have been a fan of corsets for many years. Tho, only getting into it recently with my new girl.
A few things I have found that should be noted to the buyer, especially those that are having them made-to-fit,
Most places only ask for your garment size; this will not get you a corset that fits properly,
Some only ask for a few measurements; getting you about the same as above,
A few want 6-8 measurements; and they may fit quite a bit better,
A very few as for 10 or more measurements; these will fit perfectly (or close to it).
Some offer summer corsets along with their regular line of corsets. These breathe and are cooler than regular corsets.
For tightlace corsets, and corsets in general, an undergarment and moisturizing the skin each day, will reduce skin irritation to a minimum, if you are going to wear one for more than a few hours. As well, the corset liner, will keep your body oils from seeping into the garment and deteriorating the fabric. A quality, well fitting, corset can last 10-20 years if cared for properly.
Properly lacing a corset is also important. Some corsets will be laced tennis shoe style, when you get them, these cannot be laced fully closed, and there is more resistance on the laces with this method. Proper lacing should show an 'X' every other set of holes, with the same on the inside for the opposite set of holes. Pulling laces should be in the middle of the corset.
There are very few health dangers with corsets, in regards to women, if you go slowly at first. Some people think if you wear corsets all the time your muscles will atrophy and become useless. Not so. They may be weaker, after many months of tightlace but, they are still there and useful. Light to moderate exercise is also important to keep these muscles in shape.
Also, if the corset is made too small at the waist, the corset will put more pressure on the kidneys.
There are several basic designs of corsets. Meaning- the way it is designed to mold your body with stays. A few older designs types can be hazardous to your body, mostly your spine and internal organs. Most newer types alleviate this problem.
Also something to note here; women’s lower ribs are what are called floating ribs. They can be molded or shaped into new positions without danger, more so the younger you are. Hence, you can get a more tapered shape with a proper corset. With men this is not so, they are fixed ribs, like all the other ribs.
I hope this helps some of you who do not know these things.
I have found very good, first hand, information, from a tightlacing corsetiere on this at:
Wasp Creations
Please, if you want to verify my info, or if you have a serious interest in corsets, visit her site. She has been making corsets since 1984 and tightlace since 1991. She is also a tightlacer herself, so she should know her stuff.
BTW, you might also want to read,
Corset Trainer's Perspective
It was very informative (JMO).
From those links given in this thread, other sites that seem to have proper (JMO) measuring systems are:
Isabella Costumiere
Starkers
Good luck and happy corseting.
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