Corsets. Girls i need your help

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Corset Guide

Corset Guide

--reference pictures at the bottom :p

Plastic and Metal Boning

Corsets can have two kinds of boning, plastic and metal. Flexible plastic boning is often seen in cheap corsets and places like Ann Summers, whereas metal boning is in more expensive corsets, and these corsets can actually be tightened using lacing.
Plastic boned corsets, usually found in most lingerie stores rarely have back lacing, and usually have the bra clips instead. The type of corsets I have pictured, and am mainly talking about here are metal boned corsets.

Overbust and Underbust

I have attached a couple of pics to show what overbust and underbust is. It is pretty much just as it says, underbust is a corset that stops below the bust line, and an overbust covers the bust. (In case you still did't get it, the tartan one is the underbust)

Measurements

At first glance you may find the sizing a little unusual. You don't order the womans ACTUAL measurements. You order by the measurement that the corset will be when it is full tightened (not that you will always fully tighten it though). Most order systems go by waist measurement, so order a size that is about 3 inches less than her actual waist measurement.. eg 24" if she has a 27" waist etc.. (you can order up to 5 inches less than her waist measurement, but not recommended if she is an inexperienced corset wearer). If you are not sure of her waist measurement it is quite easy to estimate. Many online charts will show you approximately the measurements of certain clothes sizes, if you just know what her clothes size is.


They are quite easy to move in, although may take a bit of getting used to. They can be laced as tight or as loose as the person wishes, so there is no need to worry about being incredibly specific about sizing different parts of the body. Because of this they are also quite accomodating, and can be laced tighter at the top if someone has a small bust etc.

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I don't make corsets as standard anymore, but do still as special orders if somebody had something in mind. Likewise if you wanted something specific, I can definitely point you in the right direction.


Hope this proves useful to you all!


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Zip said:
Im looking for a tie up one and not the ones that have 100s and thousands of bra clips at the back doing them up :)
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I reckon the longer they take to get off, the more fun they are :D


The last couple I bought came from these two sites:
http://www.vollerscorset.co.uk/
http://www.axfords.com/

(remember to order a size smaller 2-4 inches smaller than her waist)
& underbust ones are a bit easier to wear if her boobs are a bit small


they are kinda fun for her to wear under something slightly see through,
then go somewhere public ;)

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bitslice said:
??? ....the bra clip things go at the front, the ties are at the back.

I reckon the longer they take to get off, the more fun they are :D


The last couple I bought came from these two sites:
http://www.vollerscorset.co.uk/
http://www.axfords.com/

(remember to order a size smaller 2-4 inches smaller than her waist)


they are kinda fun for her to wear under something slightly see through,
then go somewhere public ;)

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The bra clips he is talking about are the ones like you get on merrywidows or lingerie corsets.. probably like the kind you would find on Figleaves.
They are what I meant by the 'plastic boned' corsets.

You're talking about the metal clips, or the busk found on lace up, metal boned corsets.

Just to clear that up :)
 
crystaline said:
The bra clips he is talking about are....
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Ah, I see, thanks. (post edited)

I've only ever bought the normal metal boned corsets.


crystaline said:
For fully boned and nice quality you're definitely looking at nearly a couple of hundered $......
But its ENTIRELY worth it.
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seconded :D


the last comment I got was
"It's like being held all the time" ;)

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I can give you some info on some made to measure ones if you like. There is one particular lady who makes them made to measure at really reasonable prices. Last time I ordered one on the Friday night and it was with me Tuesday morning :) I have two from the same place now. One red silk under bust corset and one black snakeskin PVC overbust, they are both great. She does a particularly nice range and if she doesn't have exactly what you are looking for just ask as they do a bespoke service too.

EDIT: Just noticed you are in Australia, but depending on posting prices it may still be worth your while.
 
Muban said:
I can give you some info on some made to measure ones if you like. There is one particular lady who makes them made to measure at really reasonable prices. Last time I ordered one on the Friday night and it was with me Tuesday morning :) I have two from the same place now. One red silk under bust corset and one black snakeskin PVC overbust, they are both great. She does a particularly nice range and if she doesn't have exactly what you are looking for just ask as they do a bespoke service too.

EDIT: Just noticed you are in Australia, but depending on posting prices it may still be worth your while.
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Does she have a website that i could go viset? :)
Anything will be helpfull and im still browsing all over the place for them so i can find the right one :)
 
crystaline said:
Zip said:
Yay, I taught you well :p ;)

Yeh, they're from vollers, probably the biggest UK supplier. Versatile (link posted earlier) is probably the biggest US supplier for stores.
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You did indeed :D

I probably know more about them then my Girlfriend does :p
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Muban said:
Elle corsetiere, she also has a shop on that auction site and you can buy them that way too - her username is ducatidiva69 :)
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Thank Muban :)

The more i look about and more i read about them the better my final choice will be :)
 
Can someone tell me what a Modesty Panel

They seem to come as an Option but i dont know what they are? :confused:
 
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