I didn't even see this one. Miranda took it. But it counts as a pretty darn good photo. This happens to be my new underbust corset. Not what I expected at all. The fabric itself is LIKE satin (so is metallic looking) and has no shape-maintaining material within it. It isn't pinstriped at all, it's just small stripes. It sits wonky on a slight tilt to the right. The boning in it is quite a weak material, I think it may be just a thick plastic sort of thing. The lacing is RIBBON of all things, not a stronger string or anything. It's not reinforced around the bust or the hips. It hardly cinches at all, so it's making my waist look WIDER than it is. AND there is no modesty flap. Other than that, I quite like it.
It's not really as good as it looks (me thinks I'll invest in a quality $170 one), but I don't mind it. Once I get a proper skirt and blouse I can make it a little more steampunk looking. I will - of course - also be getting it tailored so it actually cinches my waist. If anything, it makes me look fatter than usual (you know, instead of the skinnier that people so often expect of slimming clothing)
Clare
xoxo
