Thread: Finer Things - Corsets

So I just wanted to ask the ladies and Spike: Besides the appeal, what is the actual "function" and/or benefits of a corset? Is it just to make one's shape a little more shapely for a short period of time? Do people wear them for extended periods? Do you wear them daily? etc. Anything you feel like throwing in to educate us on the use of corsets will be welcomed. Seriously I'm not looking for "well, they're sexy" but I think you probably got the point there lol.

Originally Posted by Philadelph

So I just wanted to ask the ladies and Spike: Besides the appeal, what is the actual "function" and/or benefits of a corset? Is it just to make one's shape a little more shapely for a short period of time? Do people wear them for extended periods? Do you wear them daily? etc. Anything you feel like throwing in to educate us on the use of corsets will be welcomed. Seriously I'm not looking for "well, they're sexy" but I think you probably got the point there lol.

I only wear corsets occasionally, usually under historical costumes (for Renfaires and the like). There are women who wear them every day, and there are also women who do "corset training," meaning they use corsets to drastically change the shape of their bodies over time. Corset training can adjust the position of ribs and organs when done for long periods of time.

For me, the appeal of the corset is half sexual (that hourglass figure is very attractive to me) and half comfort. Corsets, like lumbar belts, help with posture, and can actually be quite comfortable if they fit properly.

Well I'm GUTTED. Spike wanted to draw me in my corset earlier and I was happy to oblige, so I popped on my red & black leather "rig" and it closed all the way and was a little loose at the top. Damn, looks like I need a new one, hehehe

He took the opportunity to snap a picture for you guys too, so when he logs in later I think both will be posted. Oh Bob, so sorry I didn't have any Opera Gloves for the occasion.

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

I know I shouldn't...
Forgive me Lynn, but...
How can you resist an opening like this?



Just so I'm not too far off topic...
I've never worn a corset myself, but I must say they are darn sexy.

You asked for it

Form a disorderly queue, Gents!


There was mention of corsets, stockings & straights, was there not???

Thanks to Silver for modelling for me. Apologies I couldn't photograph the drawing well

wow Spike we're going to have to work on your photography skills... :P

Originally Posted by Spike J

You asked for it

Form a disorderly queue, Gents!


There was mention of corsets, stockings & straights, was there not???

Thanks to Silver for modelling for me. Apologies I couldn't photograph the drawing well

Yes there was I Love it !! I might have to snag that for my background. Great pic Spike

Bob

The sword bearing muse & goddess of mine is...



really not to be messed with

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

wow Spike we're going to have to work on your photography skills... :P

Got a terrible mobile phone camera mutant thing If I still had my OM1, it would be a different story. It's all auto every bloody thing & cannot take a decent pic. Or at least I can't make it do so

Oh Gods he posted them!

I HATE having my picture taken, it took several hours of negotiating for me to let the picture be taken and only if I could use my sword in the shot, hehehe

Hmm the Sword and the Smile.... one disarms you while the other dis-arms you
Awesome picture Silver,



Bob