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I want to know if you have any good tips for corset wear? - Justin
Corsets are, in my opinion, the sexiest thing in the world. But they also require a lot of respect, discipline, and preparation. A corset, despite their sexiness, can cause damage if you are not wearing it properly.
A corset is meant to create a slimmer waist appearance thanks to the boning sewn inside of it which is used to shape one's torso. The key phrase here is 'appearance'. A corset will not make you thinner, it creates a LOOK. It SHAPES your body, but more accurately it redistributes parts of you. Yes, you may have a smaller waist, but that part of your body went SOMEWHERE. It may be pushed down (or up, depending on how long your corset is) which can create a muffin top (or bottom) appearance. A corset is NOT going to take a 40 inch waist and magically reduce you in half.
Some of the danger in wearing a corset is the potential damage of your inner organs. This is rare but it happens. Listen to your body. When you are in pain, that is your body's way of saying I do not like this and we should address this, like now.
A true corset, as mentioned, requires respect, discipline, and preparation. Respecting a corset might sound a little silly, especially for a piece of sexy lingerie, but it's important to remember that, if worn improperly, it can be damaging. You may find yourself short of breath, for example. Discipline and preparation go hand in hand. If you are wearing a true corset, with strong boning, your body must get accustomed to it. This is called seasoning.
Seasoning takes time. Do not put on a corset and then pop out the door for the day. If you are not used to a corset, especially when you have it tightly cinched, you may find that breathing can be difficult and you may feel a little light headed. Instead, slip into your corset, tighten the cords, and then wear it for an hour. You should FEEL the corset, but it should not be causing PAIN. If you are in pain, take it off, loosen it, and try again. A true corset adapts to your body, not the other way around.
The first time I wore a proper corset, one with steel boning, I was amazed at how, well, powerful it was. I cinched it, and after an hour I gladly took it off. The next day, I wore it again and found I could wear it a little longer. I could cinch it a little tighter. It usually takes me a week or so to properly season a new corset. But after investing the time and patience, I can now wear my corset for over twelve hours without any discomfort.
Also! A corset is sexy to wear to bed, but please, never, ever sleep in one. Restricting your breathing is, well, BAD.
Corsets will, if worn properly, impact your posture and how you move, especially in the beginning. Going up and down stairs, getting in and out of a car, all will take a little more effort than you are used to.
If you are going to wear a corset, invest in a quality one. Key word here is INVEST, whether your time, money, and patience. This is not going to be a $30 corset-looking bodice, but rather something that can (and for me, is) an essential part of one's lingerie drawer(s).
Okay, let's move onto the fun stuff.
Corsets are fairly versatile and for the adventurous can be worn as outerwear. Paired with a cute skirt and heels? Sexy.
I tend to wear mine under my clothes as I like the curvier appearance it gives me and my outfits, particularly a dress, a more flattering fit. Many dresses and skirts are designed for a curvier figure, not only in how they look but also how they cling to one's body. A curvier body makes most dresses look and fit better.
But let's face it, when most people think of a corset, they are typically associated with intimacy, whether alone or with someone else. I love few things more than lacing up my corset and fastening black thigh high stockings to the garters. I tend to prefer underbust styles so pairing my corset with a matching bra and panty is a must.
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Love,
Hannah
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Reading this blog inspired me to want to try wearing a corset. I made my purchase of a steel boned, satin, overbust style corset and couldn’t wait to try it out. The title of this blog wasn’t wrong, wearing a corset is difficult! Firstly, trying to hook together the front fastenings as I attempted to put the corset on was a matter of trial and error and took me quite some time. Then came the lacing/cinching. Again, this isn’t easy, but with trial and error, an online tutorial or two and quite a lot of patience I eventually had the corset fitting just right. Once I was tightly laced and tied into my corset the next difficulty became apparent. Trying to put on stockings to enhance my look was impossible because the fit of the corset made it impossible to bend down enough to get my feet into the stockings. I’ve learnt that all additional lingerie needs to be in place before tightening the corset and that even applies to shoes (unless they’re a style that can be slipped on). All that being said, the effort is worth it. In my tightly laced corset I have curves that I haven’t naturally got. I love the look of myself and find the constrained feeling from wearing a corset quite a thrill. At the moment I’ve only attempted this at home, but am planning to try underdressing and venturing out soon. One final difficulty that I’ve discovered is worth bringing up. Taking a corset off isn’t a quick process either. Again, it takes a bit of time and patience. For anyone who only dresses up secretively, like me, I’d recommend that you only wear a corset when you’re absolutely certain you won’t be disturbed. I’ve had several occasions when I was able to quickly changed out of lingerie following the unexpected early return of my wife, before being discovered. This wouldn’t be possible from a tightly laced corset.
Despite the difficulties and effort involved, I highly recommend trying a corset.
I love how I look in a corset and the way it feels to wear one. Putting a corset on with the slightly erotic process of tightening the lacing and cinching my waist is always such an amazing feeling too. My difficulty comes when I take it off. Wearing a corset always leaves marks on my skin that can sometimes last for hours. These marks clearly indicate what I’ve been wearing, which is quite an issue for me as someone who only dresses up in lingerie secretively. I get the same problem when I wear a bra, and am constantly worried that my wife will see the tell tale marks and know what I’ve been wearing!
Corsets are difficult and uncomfortable, but they make us look more beautiful and sexy. I wear them occasionally. My man likes the way they make my body look.
Hey Hannah. Wow! Cannot believe I am writing this. Firstly you look fantastic. Beautiful photos. Talk about fears and Joys. My fears are I worry about if anyone sees this or what people can see on your phone. Every time I order I hope it doesn’t go to the wrong address and my neighbours and Friends find out my secret. I have loved lingerie all my life. When I was younger I couldn’t wait for my sister’s to clean out their wardrobes and give all their clothes to me for rags. I would tell them that I need them for cleaning my bikes and later cars. I couldn’t wait to rummage through the bags and find the sexiest little nylon panties. In recent years I built up the courage to buy lingerie online. Here in OZ we had Johnnies closet and then very recently I found XDRESS. And I’ve been in heaven since. I bought the pale blue glow collection. I bought a couple of pieces just to try it for size and then went back to buy some more but unfortunately have sold out in my size with certain items so I hope they redo more of them. I am so in the closet and I am a blokee bloke but I get so excited when I see them and try them on and the words that come out of my mouth are like “pretty” " beautiful" “gorgeous”. Then when I get this latest email seeing about your pillow talk and seeing everyone’s comments I think about how comforting it is to hear from other guys who share the same Joy. I don’t have a partner and I’m surprised and happy for those guys who have understanding wife’s. I too don’t know why I love lingerie but I just do. I love wearing it I love seeing it on gorgeous women and men. Thanks for this opportunity to share Hannah. Cheers.
Reading this blog and looking at the photos has made me think about trying a corset. I’ve worn a basque and love the look on myself, and the way it feels to wear. I am thinking that a corset might take things to another level. I’ve started looking at steel boned corsets, which don’t appear to available on xdress unfortunately. Have you got any recommendations of where to shop?