30-08-2012, 02:45
(This post was last modified: 30-08-2012, 02:52 by mochaccino.)
Even more stuff about corsets, for anyone who cares 
How to choose a quality corset: http://thelingerieaddict.com/2012/01/what-you-didnt-know-to-look-for-in-a-corset-5-myths-debunked.html She does spend a lot of time talking about careful pattern matching, but that's probably only relevant in corsets that are over $500. Corsets that are that expensive should be works of art, but of course the perfect pattern matching doesn't make them fit any better. I don't care as much about that level of detail because I don't intend to spend that much on a corset, and I know most of you don't want to either. Further down, in the comment section, she says that in cheaper corsets the pattern should still match reasonably well up the center front. Perfect pattern matching isn't relevant in that case, but if there's a glaring miss-match along the front center seam, than who knows where else the corsetier cut corners. It's fine if the other seams don't match. What's more important in a corset is whether or not the edges of the laced area are perfectly parallel to each other. The article shows an unusually exaggerated example of uneven lacing, but I've seen plenty of crappy corsets online that flare out at the bottom of the laces, or even both above and below the waist. Apparently, there should also be very little wrinkling, if any. Keep in mind that satin always shows more wrinkles than other fabrics (by "wrinkles" I mean tiny folds or buckles in the fabric near the waist or grommets). The indentation in the waist should also be very sharp like two V's facing each other > < , not like two parentheses ) ( , even if the waist reduction is small. I'm exaggerating a bit, of course, but I hope you guys get my point. All of this stuff is mentioned somewhat in the article, but I thought it was worth emphasizing because a lot of people seem to feel lost when choosing corsets. Lately, I've seen a lot of terrible corsets being purchased for high prices. BTW, if you own a corset that breaks these rules, I'm not saying that it's "wrong" or won't work, but I think people are in dire need of quality standards for reference, especially if they plan to spend a little more on their corset.
Lingerie Addict has a lot more great, useful articles about corsets if you're interested. Here's the "About" page just because I totally love the site's owner: http://thelingerieaddict.com/2008/04/about-addict.html She's super helpful, smart, and insightful.
How to choose a quality corset: http://thelingerieaddict.com/2012/01/what-you-didnt-know-to-look-for-in-a-corset-5-myths-debunked.html She does spend a lot of time talking about careful pattern matching, but that's probably only relevant in corsets that are over $500. Corsets that are that expensive should be works of art, but of course the perfect pattern matching doesn't make them fit any better. I don't care as much about that level of detail because I don't intend to spend that much on a corset, and I know most of you don't want to either. Further down, in the comment section, she says that in cheaper corsets the pattern should still match reasonably well up the center front. Perfect pattern matching isn't relevant in that case, but if there's a glaring miss-match along the front center seam, than who knows where else the corsetier cut corners. It's fine if the other seams don't match. What's more important in a corset is whether or not the edges of the laced area are perfectly parallel to each other. The article shows an unusually exaggerated example of uneven lacing, but I've seen plenty of crappy corsets online that flare out at the bottom of the laces, or even both above and below the waist. Apparently, there should also be very little wrinkling, if any. Keep in mind that satin always shows more wrinkles than other fabrics (by "wrinkles" I mean tiny folds or buckles in the fabric near the waist or grommets). The indentation in the waist should also be very sharp like two V's facing each other > < , not like two parentheses ) ( , even if the waist reduction is small. I'm exaggerating a bit, of course, but I hope you guys get my point. All of this stuff is mentioned somewhat in the article, but I thought it was worth emphasizing because a lot of people seem to feel lost when choosing corsets. Lately, I've seen a lot of terrible corsets being purchased for high prices. BTW, if you own a corset that breaks these rules, I'm not saying that it's "wrong" or won't work, but I think people are in dire need of quality standards for reference, especially if they plan to spend a little more on their corset. Lingerie Addict has a lot more great, useful articles about corsets if you're interested. Here's the "About" page just because I totally love the site's owner: http://thelingerieaddict.com/2008/04/about-addict.html She's super helpful, smart, and insightful.