It’s another week of Amber Academy, and we are back to feminization training and real-life application. Today, I will be talking about buying and wearing a corset, definitely a sexy way for sissies and cross dressers to cinch up and look more feminine, shapely and put together. Already thinking about buying one?
You know I’ve got the scoop!
Factors to consider when buying a corset
Corsets are a fabulous accessory when dressing up and looking more like a woman. An hourglass figure is a classic look. Want one?
1) Plastic or steel boning?
Plastic: If you are looking for a pretty corset to wear when going out or in sexy play, you want plastic boning. Most fashion corsets will have plastic boning.
Plastic boning corsets are easier to find and buy in stores.
Steel: You only need steel boning if you are planning to wear a corset for a long period of time or if you plan on a waist-training regimen. With steel boning, you can lace the corset extremely tight and they are made for that purpose. If you have your heart set on a steel training corset, be prepared to order it custom for a proper fit.
2) Overbust or underbust?
Overbust: For a corset that covers the breasts and gives you cleavage, you want an overbust. If you are buying an overbust corset, take a measurement around your bust. If you plan on wearing breastforms with the corset, have a bra on with the breastforms when measuring.
Underbust: For a corset just under the breast, you’ll want an underbust. This is a corset you wear under clothing. It won’t be for cleavage at all, just holding your stomach in and making that area tighter and more flat.
3) Get an idea of what’s available and strive for the highest quality possible. There are all kinds of fabrics available. Consider what would work best for you. Satin, lace, PVC? Make a decision based on what you will be using the corset for. And remember, there’s no reason to skimp on quality. Garbage will perform like garbage, so make a good choice for yourself and make your money go farther.
4) Ask the right questions when you get to try it on. Does the corset fit properly? Does it dig, pull unnaturally or bunch? Is it comfortable? Walk in it, sit in it. Bend. You and your corset are going to be friends for awhile. Make sure that you like it and that it’s right for your body.
Cleaning and caring for your new corset
Maintaining your corset is essential and will guarantee many opportunities to wear it en femme. Absolutely the best way to wash a corset is to dry clean, but if that’s not possible, use a few drops of Woolite or another soap for gentle fabrics. Wash in warm water, rinse in cold and do not wring. Wrap in a fluffy towel to absorb as much water as possible, and then dry on a rack, never with heat. Once dry, hang carefully and make sure that it does not snag on any other garment.
Corsets are beautiful and really change your shape. They’re a perfect opportunity to alter your appearance and feel more feminine!
I need to do something to get my waist back to where it was. You wouldn’t want to wear corset to sleep would you? I know dieting and excersicing will play a major factor also. Steel boned I would have to get size that is comfortable and fits right. I never tried plastic boned corset. With Ms Cindy & Ms Gia training me I should ask them also what their eating habits are? What I need to do is to get with it! Get back to bodybuilding diet! The problem is that everyone said I’ve lost to much weight fed me food and got me fat:( I should’ve kept diet after week break:( but that was back in ’07 now 8 years later I lost my abs and got fat:( no excuse but that’s what family/work will do to you! I’d rather work part time and spend rest of time working out/playing tennis and eating healthy but that seem to be more & more difficult! I just need to do my own thing, get with small group of friends into what I’m into and tell everyone off even family if need be.
The best thing to do for weight issues is to eat smaller meals, get more exercise, drink more water and cut out processed sugar. That’s a workable plan that has been successful for many, and is much healthier and practical than fad diets. No, I would not advise sleeping in a corset….how uncomfortable!
So true Ms Amber, there are so many things to thing about and to consider when buying a sexy corset. Do you want to push everything up or do you want to minimize. The fabric is very important to select since it will be pulled so tight to your skin. Just how tight do you want to cinch your corset? Breathing is important remember that lol. That hour glass figure is jut one tug and cinch away!
That hourglass figure is a look that many dream of, but they don’t have to dream. Corsets can be beautiful, and they make dreams come true!
Another excellent addition to the series, Ms. Amber! Corset training is one of my favorite aspects of feminization. There’s nothing like a corset to transform a man’s shape into a va-va-voom feminine figure. Plus, for the sissies and crossdressers who enjoy a little bit of immobilization play, a corset can be an excellent way to feel something tight and constricting all day long.
I couldn’t agree more, Miss Marlena! Corsets are a fabulous accessory when dressing like a woman, but definitely a training tool, as well.
This is another great post, Ms. Amber!
You did a great job of differentiating between types of corsets. I especially love what you wrote about boning! My “fun” corsets are plastic, and they are cheaper, and I know they will not last as long. My favorites are long line, over bust, steel boned corsets.
Yes, they are expensive but oh so worth it! 🙂
Ms. Delia
I have definitely seen some beautiful corsets, Miss Delia. I hope that this entry will get some of my readers interested in investing in a corset of their own!