Corsets

metaoblivia · 25-09-2007 7:45pm #1

I'm looking for a corset - I've never had one before. The guy I'm dating, his birthday is coming up, and I want to look nice for him.

I've asked a few of my guy friends, and they all seem to think black is the way to go. But I'm leaning more toward something with color. My coloring is similar to the actress Anne Hathaway - very dark hair and eyes, pale skin. Black isn't a bad color for me, but I usually find that I look better with some color.
These are some of the ones I'm considering so far. The first one also comes in purple and red, and the second one comes in red as well. The last one is the classic black option.

option 1

option 2

option 3

Any help or any other suggestions are appreciated!

Font22 · 25-09-2007 9:07pm

option two is gorgeous in the picture. u shud get that colour. fab!!

Papillon87 · 25-09-2007 9:15pm

Wow those are very classy corsets. Beautiful! Where are they available? I wants one! In answer to your question, it's very much personal choice, but I think option 2 is a gorgeous combination of colours and would look lovely on ya

curiousxxx1 · 25-09-2007 9:24pm

Option 2 please... that colour is stunning:D

Creamy Goodness · 25-09-2007 9:30pm

1 or 2 tbh.

all black is just a bit well, bland tbh.

rannerap · 26-09-2007 12:16am

option 2 is the way to go

spinandscribble · 26-09-2007 10:39am

it depends on the guy in my experience, my current bf hates ones with lace but he's a bit fussy (i still wear mine though

). saying that go for what YOU like not what his mates say.

CathyMoran · 26-09-2007 11:18am

Option 2.

Just be careful - not all guys love corsets, I got one for my wedding night and my husband hated it!

Pigletlover · 26-09-2007 11:59am

2 is gorgeous, 1 is nice too, 3 is just boring. I say go with 2, where is it from? I love it!

metaoblivia · 26-09-2007 1:53pm

Thanks guys! I'm actually living in the states, so I got the corsets from the online Fredericks of Hollywood store. It's decently priced and has more of a selection than Victoria's Secret.
It's funny because all of my American friends have liked option 1 or 3, and everyone else prefers option 2. I guess Americans don't like lace!

dame · 26-09-2007 5:28pm

Option 1 looks like it could flatten the assets or make them a funny shape, Option 2 is gorgeous, Option 3 is nice but boring. Hope he appreciates it!

clarabelz · 27-09-2007 11:24am

Definitely option 2 - it's lovely

Shockin Stockin · 27-09-2007 11:30am

Option 2 is gorgeous! Just tried to get one but they don't deliver outside US/Canada! Grrrr

Stargal · 27-09-2007 7:00pm

Pity they don't deliver to Ireland, there's some really gorgeous stuff on that website. And you've probably made up your mind OP, but I'd go for for 2 (unless you're seriously pale, in which case it might be too dark for you) or else 1.

doctor evil · 27-09-2007 10:11pm

No. 2 is gorgeous!. Out of curiosity is the frill at the end better if you have very slight hips or a curves?.

metaoblivia · 28-09-2007 7:09pm

I think I'm going with option 2!
The frill is definitely better with slighter hips. It can create the appearance of a few more curves, if you're in need of that.

jesus_thats_gre · 29-09-2007 4:32am

Options 2 and 3 for sure! Spunk!

Malteaser! · 29-09-2007 1:28pm

They're all lovely, if I had to choose I'd go with no. 2 though, the colour and detail is just gorgeous!!!

DJ_Spider · 30-09-2007 1:55am

Well, my choice is.............tension rising........Option 2! LOL Pity you can't post pics of you modelling it, think yr B/F would have something to say though! Ah well, I can dream! Take care and hope both you and he enjoys it.

DJ Spider X x X

meowCat · 30-09-2007 12:19pm

I think the second one is gorgeous!! Where can I get it ???

Pythia · 30-09-2007 10:53pm

I'm gonna have to agree with everyone else and say no 2.

Talliesin · 01-10-2007 11:37pm

metaoblivia wrote:

I'm looking for a corset - I've never had one before.

For your first go for four inches less than your uncorsetted waist size. Any smaller than that is almost definitely way too ambitious. For that matter, don't insist on all four inches being cinched down - if it isn't happening, it isn't happening.

metaoblivia wrote:

option 1

option 2

option 3

Are you sure they're real corsets? They look a bit like they might be the sort of torsolette that looks a bit like a corset, but doesn't have proper boning. If you're buying online it's important to be careful about what they say on the boning so you don't get ripped off by paying corset prices for a mere basque. If it's not proper metal boning (or whalebone, but that's next to impossible to get these days) then don't waste your money.

Dinxminx · 16-10-2007 4:53pm

Option 2 in incredible - GET IT!

Acid_Violet · 19-10-2007 9:22pm

Whichever one you think would suit your shape best.

barneysplash · 20-10-2007 5:15pm

If you have the time (and money) you should really get fitted for a corset with a seamstress.

If not, these are sumptuous:

http://www.corsetheaven.com/shop/item_show.asp?code_no=V1905S

Corsets maybe up to 21 working days to be manufactured.
All corsets are individually manufactured to your order.
Please allow for the maxiumum time should you be planning an event

USA delivery:

Below $246 : Delivery = $15.99

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