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    Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?

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    Image of weetziebat weetziebat
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I love the look of corset style shirts, but i find they often end right at the fullest part of my lower stomach, giving me the muffin top from hell.
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    Image of sassy sassy
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I tend to wear corsets in place of strapless bras, because they are so much more comfortable. I wish I had a magnetic one, it sounds like it would be easier to put on myself.
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    Image of LaComtesse LaComtesse
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    Because all of those issues could also be cured with another Victorian contraption--the vibrator. As you can imagine, one road to wellness was far more popular than the other. ;-)
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    Image of Eleanor Ramilly Eleanor Ramilly
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I prefer alcohol to cure my Nervousness. Thanks.
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    Image of boxspelunker boxspelunker
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I tried wearing a corset once or twice, and it just wasn't for me. I am a lazy sort, and slump a lot. I know they're supposed to help with that, but they just gave me stomachaches. No thank you to corsets for this one.
    I think they can look really nice, but major ouch on the old styles.
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    Image of lionboy lionboy
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    Health care crisis solved!
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    Image of Rare Affinity Rare Affinity
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I for one NEVER stopped wearing corsets.
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    Image of Mary McCarthyite Mary McCarthyite
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    Sadie, women still DO wear corsets, albeit spandex ones. Look at this description for the Spanx bodyshping "Hide and Seek Slip Suit":
    "We've combined two of your favorite SPANX staples: the Hide & Sleek Cami and the Mid-Thigh Smoother. The result? The Hide & Sleek Slip-Suit. This over-achieving underpinning lets you look and feel your best in virtually any outfit. The light compression begins just below the bra line and continues all the way down to your mid thigh, gently slimming and smoothing your tummy, hips, thighs and rear. Moisture-wicking fabric keeps you cool and the seamless front and back keep you ever so smooth. The double-layer top offers light support so wearing a bra is optional. Plus, there's no pinching or binding at the seams and the cotton double gusset makes Mother Nature's call a breeze to answer."
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    Image of Mary McCarthyite Mary McCarthyite
    08/04/09

    @Mary McCarthyite: See? "Magnetism" becomes "light compression," a remedy for "Nervousness, General Debility, Indigestion, Rheumatism and Paralysis" becomes "slimming, smoothing and moisture-wicking," and the "exhilarating effect to the Wearer" becomes making "Mother Nature's call a breeze to answer."
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    Image of spamanda spamanda
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I've worn corsets for historical reasons, and I have to say that a well-made corset* can be really really comfortable. Fantastic back support AND my boobs look huge. Win/win!
    *Not the Scarlett "lace me tighter" kind, those are scary!
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    Image of BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit) BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit)
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    Ooooh usually I just shoot lightning bolts of magnetism out of my vadge, the better to trap the mens into my web of lady seduction. But now my waist can do it, too. Thanks, Victorians!
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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    08/04/09

    @BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs....: I especially appreciate their attitude toward children.
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    Image of labeled labeled
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    All those magnetic bracelet aficionados are going to look *awesome* on the golf course. John Daly? I'm looking at you.
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    Image of NefariousNewt NefariousNewt
    08/04/09

    @labeled: Especially when they begin attracting electric storms.
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    08/04/09

    @NefariousNewt: If I have to watch golf, this is how I want it to go down. (Yeah, stereotype's: The mister and I have 'em.)
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    Image of foodandshoes foodandshoes
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I'm not goth, a victoriana enthusiast, or into BDSM, but I ADORE corsets. They're kind of hard to wear, but your body looks so effing great in one.
    Squashed organs notwithstanding.
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    08/04/09

    @foodandshoes: The ones they make today don't really squeeze tight enough to squish your organs anyway. My problem is that modern clothing isn't made to fit over them, so I can never find anything they don't show through
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    Image of my cousin is an ape my cousin is an ape
    08/04/09

    @colormeroutine: How the heck do you lace one by yourself? I don't think I'm flexible enough to tighten one.
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    Image of colormeroutine colormeroutine
    08/04/09

    @my cousin is an ape: You don't! They lace you into it in the store and tie it up all nice and tight so it stays put, and they you use the bra-like hooks down the front to get it on and off
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    Image of foodandshoes foodandshoes
    08/04/09

    @colormeroutine: It was my lame attempt at a joke. If I tight-laced and wore one every day, then I would have squashed organs. As for the showing through problem; I always wear them over clothing. My dream is to have a suit made with a co-ordinating corset so that the corset can be worn underneath and the jacket fits just so.
    For bespoke corsets to drool over, you should check out Rigby and Peller. An English company that makes the Queen's bras.
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    Image of AthertonMerriweather AthertonMerriweather
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    I'm going to assume it also relieves constipation.
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    Image of hydrogen_jukebox hydrogen_jukebox
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    All I'm saying is, she better not walk into a video store.
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    Image of NefariousNewt NefariousNewt
    08/04/09

    @hydrogen_jukebox: Or a server room.
    Say... maybe that's what happened to Gawker Media yesterday!
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    Image of VirginiaDentata VirginiaDentata
    08/04/09

    In reply to Wait, Why Did We Ever Stop Wearing Corsets?
    Ooh, maybe we can get mini corsets for our cankles?
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