tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8229863231104779555..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: An Everyday Geek Girl Tries An "Everyday" CorsetJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49584728654760713772016-05-21T05:59:38.099-04:002016-05-21T05:59:38.099-04:00I also have horrible periods and have found that S...I also have horrible periods and have found that Spanx Assets control tights (the ones that go all the way up the torso) also provide enough pressure to keep cramps at bay. They keep a pad right where it needs to be and have thicker bits where thighs rub so that's not a worry. They're also warm which is great since I get shivers during that time. The only downside is they can be a bit obnoxious to take on and off when it's time to use the restroom. They last forever too. Sarahhttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44655139477380379602015-10-07T16:52:17.600-04:002015-10-07T16:52:17.600-04:00Thanks for your very informative post, i bought mi...Thanks for your very informative post, i bought mine from www.alt-noir.com as the quality of this company is quite good as compare to other online sellers however they are bit pricey at the same time.Jacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656704668199278830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23705537226883937962015-09-20T06:33:08.484-04:002015-09-20T06:33:08.484-04:00It is indeed. It is indeed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168138867599689315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46670826826501374372015-04-29T23:51:36.574-04:002015-04-29T23:51:36.574-04:00Hi Jen,
I wanted to say thanks for this post beca...Hi Jen,<br /><br />I wanted to say thanks for this post because I ended up buying a corset from Orchard with confidence! I love it!<br /><br />Thank You!Megan Holdingshttp://www.hourwaist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-5564054900556923982015-02-17T03:35:16.256-05:002015-02-17T03:35:16.256-05:00Hi Jen, I know you probably won't see this any...Hi Jen, I know you probably won't see this anymore because this post was a long time ago, but I wanted to let you know that I recently bought a corset from Orchard Corset - I was after one in brown too - and managed to dye it pretty sucessfully. I used Procion dye in Chocolate brown, and hand washed it carefully - and it came out pretty good! Might be worth a try :) Also, thank you for this post, as it gave me the courage to try my first corset. I was anxious before I put it on, but once it was on I felt a lot better. They really are so comfy!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184639708379965846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65689144165364682372015-01-03T01:28:04.276-05:002015-01-03T01:28:04.276-05:00it’s very sexy!
it’s very sexy!<br />Elaine Dayhttp://waistcincherhq.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23098068453753361582014-06-30T20:14:07.573-04:002014-06-30T20:14:07.573-04:00DARN you!! I thought I had my corset addition und...DARN you!! I thought I had my corset addition under control but thanks to this post I've just gone and ordered 3!Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1941933080971386692014-06-27T11:33:02.172-04:002014-06-27T11:33:02.172-04:00My friend Liz runs a studio for learning stuff lik...My friend Liz runs a studio for learning stuff like sewing, baking, and.... corset-making! http://handwerkstudioleiden.com/2013/08/06/corset-naailes-time/<br /><br />commenter: awesomerannemarie [at] gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67041811850166699862014-06-26T12:39:14.405-04:002014-06-26T12:39:14.405-04:00I am jelly too! I have been blessed with that nip...I am jelly too! I have been blessed with that nipped in waist you wish for, but my chest in non-existant and my calves are as round as my hips (bulby). I dream of beautiful boot-loving legs like yours and girls that can get anywhere near my chin. Loving your body doesn't look hard to me - though I have been told the same, you look great in shorts and leggings and I can see why John was so appreciative. You really are one hot chiquita! You aren't a model, but then again neither are they (cough, cough, photoshop) and personally I think you are a million times cuter and sexier than any model I have seen because you look honest, real and human. I believe there is a term for people attracted to maniquins...Joellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36324023938228923822014-06-25T18:05:13.909-04:002014-06-25T18:05:13.909-04:00Try Pendragon Costumes. They are pricey, but high...Try Pendragon Costumes. They are pricey, but high quality!heather.millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654356243018191828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2756825788077527182014-06-24T10:54:15.774-04:002014-06-24T10:54:15.774-04:00After reading your article, I went to Lucy's a...After reading your article, I went to Lucy's and several other sites. I was interested in the "health benefits". After reading, I found that no one has any actual scientific references regarding these benefits. In fact, many offer NO references at all. Anyone found anything that has real scientific data to back these amazing claims up?<br />~DelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4133876989039675112014-06-23T12:28:59.214-04:002014-06-23T12:28:59.214-04:00"awesome" legs?"awesome" legs? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35875502465562532112014-06-23T12:25:42.083-04:002014-06-23T12:25:42.083-04:00"cosplaying" Im not sure that's a r..."cosplaying" Im not sure that's a real word. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29685250769028340662014-06-23T08:45:40.634-04:002014-06-23T08:45:40.634-04:00I'm guessing the pressure is a big part of why...I'm guessing the pressure is a big part of why they work to help stop cramps but I wonder if another part of it is fixing your alignment. <br />I was recently reading this post http://www.katysays.com/aching-for-an-answer/ on Katy Says about exercises/adjustments to help stop cramps. (I'm not recommending buying the video, I've not bought it myself. Though I have managed to stop my pelvic floor cramping constantly by reading other stuff on this site) It's just at the bottom there she's talking about why most period cramps occur and it talks about your pelvis tilting wrong causing a lot of the problems and maybe wearing the corset helps stop that happening. <br /><br />I've always wanted a corset but have never managed to get one. I think partly because I'm always broke but also because I have Fibromyalgia tender points on the bottom of my ribcage and the front of my hips. Even light pressure can hurt so I'm not sure if it would be painful. I also have massive hips and go in dramatically at the waist so I don't know if I'd be able to find an off the rack one that fits.<br />I have heavy, saggy breasts and can find very few bras that will support me properly and have never found one that gives me much in the way of lift. I have always wondered if a corset could do more as it wasn't trying to take the weight on my shoulders but support from below. <br />Maybe when I'm in civilisation one time I should see if I can find somewhere where I can try one on. <br /><br />Thanks for the post. It's always really useful to read about someone's experience with it in an every day setting. Especially how it effects the anxiety. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-92061264473059976182014-06-23T03:05:46.681-04:002014-06-23T03:05:46.681-04:00Thank you, Beth. I saw another comment below about...Thank you, Beth. I saw another comment below about wearing a cami underneath. Sounds like a plan to me!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343051412740455438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18502173760936217782014-06-22T21:49:57.447-04:002014-06-22T21:49:57.447-04:00As someone with expierence with corsets, make sure...As someone with expierence with corsets, make sure yours is made with steel boning (spiral steel if you can get it) and NOT plastic. The plastic will eventually mold to your shape and break or poke out from either the top or bottom and be a constant pain. Another problem with plastic boning is the fact that it is not as resilient as steel. I sometimes wear a steel one for 8 hours at a time, and I am comfortable, can sit for long periods of time and even touch my toes, which is nearly impossible with a plastic boned one. Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626921351982915452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89212680163620815532014-06-22T19:47:28.445-04:002014-06-22T19:47:28.445-04:00For apple-shaped figures, often the goal is to get...For apple-shaped figures, often the goal is to get more of a straight, tubular shape, which conveniently is the shape that a lot of off-the-rack corsets come in. It's actually more difficult for those of us with a 15" inch hipspring to find anything that fits. Violet von Mickelsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060355396309538046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-16800829428882822632014-06-22T19:44:41.285-04:002014-06-22T19:44:41.285-04:00It's great to hear such positive feedback from...It's great to hear such positive feedback from a new corseter. I've been wearing corsets to help with my chronic back pain for about 5 years and making them for 4 years. I have a bunch of posts on my blog about corset myths and where NOT to buy corsets and thoughts on where you should buy them. I also, of course, make custom corsets. I was wearing my tightlacing underbust today sitting on the couch and it felt so good on, I paused to boggle at people who think corsets are painful. I also do educational panels on corsets at conventions, so I know how much misinformation is out there. Anyway, here's <a href="http://www.steamingenious.com/2012/06/corsetmaking-resources-and-tutorials.html" rel="nofollow">a link to all my corset posts. </a> <br /><br />And specific series of posts: <a href="http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_14034805808208&key=1faad581109c93cab15364945989e7ff&libId=bae799f7-07d9-4cb6-a9c0-6afaccbf9a9a&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.steamingenious.com%2F2012%2F06%2Fcorsetmaking-resources-and-tutorials.html&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fsteamingenious.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fcorset-myth-1-corsets-are-painful.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.steamingenious.com%2F&title=Steam%20Ingenious%3A%20Corsetmaking%20Resources%20and%20Tutorials&txt=Corset%20Myth%20%231%3A%20Corsets%20are%20Painful" rel="nofollow">Corset Myths</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.steamingenious.com/2013/09/corset-buying-guidelines-and-where-not.html" rel="nofollow">Corset Buying and Where NOT to Buy a Corset</a>Violet von Mickelsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060355396309538046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77705204511393846522014-06-22T18:45:30.642-04:002014-06-22T18:45:30.642-04:00I've actually had good luck with the Corset St...I've actually had good luck with the Corset Story corsets I've bought, but I tend to buy the ones sold for tight lacing. Not because I actually tight lace, but because they are fully lined and have twice as much spiral steel boning. ShinyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306860676459396717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26155271370569422382014-06-22T16:13:44.960-04:002014-06-22T16:13:44.960-04:00Thank you for this post, Jen. I've long been t...Thank you for this post, Jen. I've long been tempted by corsets, but being "apple-shaped" (not apple bottomed!), I always wondered what the effect would be. Most corset sites go on about emphasizing your hourglass figure, but how can you emphasize a waist that doesn't really exist? But you look lovely! And I'm on board with everyone else - rock those great legs of yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30408857242166375972014-06-22T13:36:41.183-04:002014-06-22T13:36:41.183-04:00I have lots of corsets (although many of them are ...I have lots of corsets (although many of them are "corsets" with heavy emphasis on the quotation marks) and my favourite is just like yours! It has white stripes, and I bought it to match a steampunk skirt I owned. It's definitely my most comfortable corset, and I've worn it more than once around the house just to keep my posture in check. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092245806825305251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7973137645982287502014-06-21T23:20:47.143-04:002014-06-21T23:20:47.143-04:00Thanks very much, Jen! ((Zomg, she replied to my c...Thanks very much, Jen! ((Zomg, she replied to my comment!))Heather In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041814578788602437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55221200705181481002014-06-21T22:22:54.369-04:002014-06-21T22:22:54.369-04:00I was going to suggest a cover also, John is a goo...I was going to suggest a cover also, John is a good sewer, maybe he could make you one! then you could have a plain brown one like you want but you could also do fun fabrics!miss poosliehttp://www.pinterest.com/pooslie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20265158568323311812014-06-21T18:16:36.370-04:002014-06-21T18:16:36.370-04:00Bought a beginner Pilates video (mat exercises wit...Bought a beginner Pilates video (mat exercises with Ana Caban) once upon a time that teaches about the core and best exercises for strengthening it. Completed this 2-3 times per week at 5 reps each at first, increasing frequency and repetitions as necessary. Total, after about 18 mos, was 5-6x/wk with 16 reps per exercise. Improved my breathing, posture, balance, and helped me lose about 70 lbs. No doubt in my mind it worked my whole body, especially targeting the corset area. *LOVED* it. Feels more like a satisfying stretch than exercise. Hope it helps! Good luck on your quest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68335673619811826502014-06-21T11:33:39.175-04:002014-06-21T11:33:39.175-04:00That is so great. I've been wanting a real, ho...That is so great. I've been wanting a real, honest to god corset for a while, but everything that comes in my size (46, from what I can see) was always major $$$ or custom made (even more $$$). So I looked it up on that website, and I ended up getting the same corset (actually, I got the longer one as I have a long torso as well) you got for only $78 with her coupon code. That is great. I can't wait to get it!Sarahhttp://wibblewobbleknits.comnoreply@blogger.com