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Dancing in a corset
I just got a bargain on a brand new Fredrick's corset at a 2nd hand store (8.00!!). It looks gorgeous on but moving is a bit of a problem....those poor victorian women.
I was wondering if anyone ever wears one to work ...and if its possible to dance effectivly in that sucker.
:)Thanks ~Callie
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My friend used to wear one onstage and not only did she look beautiful, it didnt seem to inhibit her movment. Never danced in one myself though.
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I also wanted to add, Im sure you dont have to lace it up super tight (as if you were trying to cinch some inches off) That may help. Practice in it at home.
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If it is a Fredrick's corset, the boning is probably somewhat flexible and a couple of the panels are spandexy? I have some of those and can dance in them. They feel restricting at first but you quickly get used to them. You can probably just limit your movements for the first couple of minutes, then take it off. One problem though, is it will leave marks and indentations in your skin that can look unsightly for a few minutes after you remove it.
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You can also lace those Frederick's ones with elasticized string so that they provide a little more give while moving.
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Note: waist training corsets are virtually impossible to strip in. Satin binding in between the boning indicates such. These suckers are uncomfortable to even breathe in! BUT at Hot Topic, they have some super flexible corsets that barely cinch. Elegant, though. Most polework and floorwork will eventually damage the boning of a delicate pretty corset. Sometimes it even pokes out through the bottom! Sucks if you paid $100+for it.
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I broke down and bought a corset that is well made. Nothing against Fredericks or others, but they stretch too much.
I wear it out to clubs, as it covers my breasts, with an open blazer. It hurts, you can't bend or dance good. Period.
This one is very tough, and ties only, no stretch. I bought it off E-Bay.
It's beautiful, and black! but i have slowly been trying to corset train...Slowly.
It's too tight if i feel like my rib cage is crushing. I have done reading on this subject, and had no idea what i was getting into. But i will keep on slowly 3 times a week.
They suck...Unless they stretch in my opinion. But this one i bought was not made for dancing.
Oh well, just my luck.
Pamela
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I had a customer that bought me a corset for my b day last year. I loved it and it looked beautiful on me cuz it showed my hourglass figure.
The only thing that sucked is that after eating I can't really digest compeletly I'd have to take it off and let it go down lol. And another thing, When Im on stage, I dont have it compelely tight cuz it's hard to breathe and it feels like it's crunching my ribs. When I move around on stage or if I raise my arms in airk, my nipples pops out!!! Other dancers that wear the corset says the same thing when they're dancing on stage. So it kinda put some limitation on my dancing moves when Im wearing the corset.
Hershey
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I think as long as they have some stretch they are ok, I stay away from the others. Thanks for reminding me to pick up a new one! [monkeydance]
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Yay! finally something i can sontribute to! I spent quite a bit of time a few years ago as a civil war reenactor, so i've learned a thing or two about even the most rigid corsets. here's every bit of advice i can think of:
1. When looking for a corset plastic boning is a big no-no. Yes its more flexible and easier to move in, but your body heat will eventually re-mold the plastic resulting in those ugly bulges that just won't stay flat. Opt for a corset with less boning, made of metal as opposed to lots of plastic boning. Steel spring boning is available on a lot of costume supplies and sewing websites...its even more flexible than plastic, but doesn't break down.
2. The area of the corset that really restricts movement is the sides, you can take the boning out of the sides and just leave some in the front for the push-up bra effect. just don't take out the boning on the edges where the laces go or it'll bunch.
3. Veronika is dead-on about elasticized lacing. Go to wal mart and buy a hank of black 1/4 inch elastic. its like $1.39.
4. If you have the time....lace up slowly. Lace...let it stay at that level for an hour, lace down a little more...lather rinse repeat...thats only if your really going for a tiny waist.
5. For dancing...lace to discomfort, move around, get the hang of it, then loosen to your normal level...you won't feel constricted at all....well maybe a little.
6. in general go for ones your bust size and do any cinching at the waist, not the ribcage...you have more squishy stuff there and you'll get the dramatic look and still be able to breathe.
yup thats it...if anyone would like detiled instructions on how to mend or alter a corset or replace the boning or anything corset related PM me...Its not as hard as it seems...I used to sell corsets that I'd made on ebay for 150-ish...i know my corsets! :) happy cinching!
-C