I can't haz costume

[Guest (S)hE-W0lf]

So my cousin and I have decided we want to go watch a burlesque show live soon while dressed in theme ourselves for the fun of it soon, the next month or so. I Googled some ideas and then went to a costume store just to see if I could find anything that would work, even if I'd rather buy it.

The good part if the trip was that I discovered I love corsets and they make me look awesome. Not to mention me and the female friend that went along had a ton of fun trying to fit me into obscure sexy clothing.

The bad part, which kinda ruined the mood, was when the owner, a lady, came to us and rather rudely stated that guys aren't supposed to wear those as they are meant for the girls. Her argument was sound, they are made for feminine bodies and the male build could ruin it but the judgment in her voice and pose and attitude was kinda unwarranted. Maybe she just had a bad day but somehow I just feel it's this area. It's sad that people can be so negative towards things that don't do them any Harm. Even the store assistants were making it feel awkward there after. When did costume rental stores start judging you?

Though at the end of the day I'll just shop around and buy it cheaply should still look good.

Hugs

Katelyn

[Guest Alexthecat]

If you go for a corset you need to wear it ahead of time to get use to not breathing. If you just put it on the day of you will be very uncomfortable.

[Guest Mickey]

I would never give them any business, nor would I recommend that shop to anybody. I'd likely make it known, as to the why. I'd tell the whole horrific story. Naming names, and locations. I would make sure that my local Trans* community knew about what happened there. And then I would move on. My life is grand, now that everybody that knows me, also knows I am Trans*. I no longer have time for those that are not accepting.

[tracy_j]

Having just been to a western theme fancy dress party in which four women at the party put on a burlesque dance routine they had prepared I must admit it has its attractions and I would have loved to have been up there with them but it is perhaps a step too far at the moment (I was just a somewhat male looking cowgirl lol).

Get in style and enjoy the show Katelyn

Tracy x

[Guest Clair Dufour]

Instead of a corset, a common Drag trick is to wrap a plastic garbage bag around your midriff and have someone wrap duct tape over it in the shape you want. Obviously, you want to try this a few times to make sure you don't over do it. Add hip and butt pads and your good to girl.

[Charlize]

They certainly lost your business and you'll enjoy shopping for something you can use again anyway. Don't forget halloween will be coming along as well and maybe your cis friend will step up and help again.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest Eve Caillard]

I love corsets. Not so much for their looks (but some look great), more because they hold in the blob and give me hips to hang skirts from!