I like girls in corsets. Proper corsets, that give you all the nice proper curvy bits. :) I agree with your observations above, especially when people "muffin" themselves. Just not appealing :)
I'm in total agreement!! I get all of my corsets custom-made (there's an 11" difference between my waist and hips WITHOUT a corset), and I don't experience any "muffin" issues . . . but with off-the-rack stuff, it digs in at the hips without exception.
Underbust corsets are definitely more versatile, but sometimes it's hard to know what to wear as a top if you're really busty. I'd love to get some PVC or lace halter-type tops made (in a size that would actually cover/support me), so that I could occasionally show off my whole backpiece with an underbust corset, as opposed to always needing to wear a bra.
Good advice all around! (Also, lovely to see you popping up!)
Have you looked at Swimsuits? I have seen some lovely swimsuits made in actual cup sizes. I would think that one of those in a halter style might do. I am not above taking the cups and straps of a bra and sewing it to something else- or of sewing a light fabric onto the bottom of a bra so that a corset is more comfy on top of it. I am a big fan of proper support :-)
My favorite trick was finding a grey silk velvet dress I loved with spaghetti straps and draped front. I found a matching bra with grey velvet straps (hooray!) and put it all on together. Once on, I cut off the dress straps and sewed the bra in their place. Tada! Fantastic support without having to go strapless and the line of the dress was still smooth and nice.
For some of the online costume resources, flat corsets are easier to make. As you know, a good corset should be fitted but a lot of the online places can't, or won't, invest the time to do that. Just tell the customer to rearrange the squishy stuff.
Padding is good, the reason I used to save old shoulder pads :).
And while I agree that underbust corsets can be easier to wear and fit, to many folks forget the other bit you included; to wear a bra. Underbust corsets worn on folks that really really need a bra should be outlawed!!!
RE #2: YES. My hip bones aren't going anywhere, so I might as well play up the relatively small waist and work the curves. I know when I wear my corset to the club, I get a lot of random strangers brushing my waist with their hand in passing. A little weird for me, but in a flattering way.
RE #4: Do you have a recommendation for suitable padding? I have trouble adjusting the tops of my corsets properly because I have big ribs that don't squish much and comparatively small breasts. If I pull it tight enough that I dont just fall out of the loose top, I get the shoulderblade muffintop. I also prefer overbust corsets.
Sure! I would either go with a padded strapless bra- you can even pin in the bar in the front and cut off the back straps, or make your own padding. I generally use cotton quilt fill- dense, soft, and easy to layer. It makes wonderful shoulder pads, and you cut to shape, layer, and cover in a piece of cotton or living fabric. For some Elizabethan bodices, we will make rolls of the padding, covered in fabric, and hand stitch it into place. (try using a rolled hand towel to see how the fit will change, and for location, first) Part of the trick is to fill the area slightly below your breasts, too. Look at a bunch of movie star photos, and you mgiht be able to start seeing the padding there. Once you can see it, you can replicate it
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Underbust corsets are definitely more versatile, but sometimes it's hard to know what to wear as a top if you're really busty. I'd love to get some PVC or lace halter-type tops made (in a size that would actually cover/support me), so that I could occasionally show off my whole backpiece with an underbust corset, as opposed to always needing to wear a bra.
Good advice all around! (Also, lovely to see you popping up!)
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Have you looked at Swimsuits? I have seen some lovely swimsuits made in actual cup sizes. I would think that one of those in a halter style might do. I am not above taking the cups and straps of a bra and sewing it to something else- or of sewing a light fabric onto the bottom of a bra so that a corset is more comfy on top of it. I am a big fan of proper support :-)
My favorite trick was finding a grey silk velvet dress I loved with spaghetti straps and draped front. I found a matching bra with grey velvet straps (hooray!) and put it all on together. Once on, I cut off the dress straps and sewed the bra in their place. Tada! Fantastic support without having to go strapless and the line of the dress was still smooth and nice.
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Padding is good, the reason I used to save old shoulder pads :).
And while I agree that underbust corsets can be easier to wear and fit, to many folks forget the other bit you included; to wear a bra. Underbust corsets worn on folks that really really need a bra should be outlawed!!!
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He wasn't always kind, but he was funny! (And, sadly, accurate.)
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RE #4: Do you have a recommendation for suitable padding? I have trouble adjusting the tops of my corsets properly because I have big ribs that don't squish much and comparatively small breasts. If I pull it tight enough that I dont just fall out of the loose top, I get the shoulderblade muffintop. I also prefer overbust corsets.
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