New to Corsets

[Guest Miria]

I just started wearing my first corset today (have been wearing it a few hours now...tempted to take it off before going to bed after reading that it's recommended to take it slow at first).

If there are any suggestions or tips that I or someone else who may read this can use, please let us know!

I'd also like to know...I'm going to be wearing it in public for my job, and it would be risky since I'm not yet openly my desired gender - so what kind of clothing (hopefully not super baggy either) would help hide the corset? I've been wearing it under a t-shirt so far tonight and my father hasn't noticed, but I've also been careful to not make it obvious it's there. It won't be that easy for work however.

Again, any tips would be greatly appreciated.

So far, loving the feeling of the corset! Definitely going to be something I stick to for a very long time.

♥Mirilyn♥

[Charlize]

I am not a corset wearing girl but i might suggest that you dress as you would normally. If anyone comments just say it is a back brace. (hopefully not to frilly)

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest kristendk]

Mirilyn,

You might want to check the hits on this Google search:

site:staylace.com hiding your corset under clothes

Kristen

[Guest Nicodeme]

I'm terribly pedantic about corsets. Is it a CORSET-corset or a bustier? A bustier is fairly easy to hide since the closure is hook-and-eyes and isn't so heavily boned, and therefore more subtle and easy to hide under a normal mens tshirt.

A corset would call for a shirt in a heavier and probably woven fabric (like a button up, probably) since it's more heavily structured and the closure and laces stick out far more.

I believe BishounenRancher on YouTube has a guide on hiding corsets (and by extension, shapewear in general) under clothing.

[Guest Sarah1967]

I want to get me a corset I have seen some really nice corset tops on eBay, A nice Corset top will go good with jeans or a jean skirt..

[Guest Miria]

Guess I should stay around when I post something . Uhm, the corset I started with I can almost fully close already (can't remember if that's normal - saw something about it before). It's a simple steel boned under bust for waist training. Unfortunately, it's terrible to wear to work (I'm in and out of a vehicle for 4+ hours a day). I'm really hoping for a desk job soon so I can negate worry about it digging into my hips/ribs. Other than the little bit of pain, for the most part I love the feeling, and wearing it to bed and at home has already gotten rid of what muffin top I did have (one of my weight loss goals! Woohoo!).

I do know from what some others have told me that when you start wearing a corset, it's the kind of thing that you have to keep yourself doing or you won't get anywhere with it (could all be a matter of opinion). I was only hoping to work slightly toward a more feminine shape while waiting to get my hormone prescription. That was my goal with corsets.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions! I ended up passing it off as a back brace if anyone noticed or pointed out they were seeing something strange about my shirt.

Maybe I'll have another topic to talk about soon...

♥Mirilyn♥

[Guest Razilee]

I have been wearing a corset a few years. (It does seem to be addictive.) En femme I like to show off my shape, when not I untuck my shirt or wear a baggy sweatshirt or sweater and hide my shapeliness. Those who have known me through the change have not commented upon it.

Enjoy,

:wub:Love, Raz