Corsets in the Work Place - Are They Appropriate?
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If you were to enter the word
"corset" into Google's search engine, you would be amazed at all of
the interesting results that would come up. Aside from a few retailer's sites,
scroll down a little and you will see advertisements for every fetish and
exotic behavior imaginable; tight lacing training, how to achieve a 13"
waist (as if!), gothic wear, sexy costumes and let us not forget the many
sexually oriented corset fantasy stories, pictures and videos to whet every
appetite.
While it is easy to understand the
preoccupation with the idea of beautifully, vivacious women in luxurious silk
hand crafted corsets performing tawdry acts, I couldn't help but wonder - what
about the "middle of the road" folks? What about women that are not
necessarily into gothic attire and hedonistic lifestyles? What about the
professional woman of today that just wants to look good and feel good about
the way she looks? Is there a place for corsetry in her daily life?
Over the last two centuries, corsets have
been an integral part of women's foundation wear.
Corsetry was highly valued by fashion savvy
women of the eighteenth and nineteenth century for its contouring effects. And,
for over 150 years, even working class women have been corseting because they
discovered that a well fitted corset provided adequate support while
simultaneously creating a trim figure. Corsets also aided in elevating the
status of working class women of that era in that the wearing of corsets was
associated with wealth and stature. Loosely speaking, lower class women did not
corset themselves. Working class women came to understand, as their sisters of
aristocracy before them knew that a well-corseted body in conjunction with
suitable attire produced a striking image.
There are many things that have changed over
the last century but there are many that remain the same. Working women of
today still want to look good. And, while there's no doubt that many women
enjoy dressing up and playing the sex kitten or dominatrix (and every thing in
between) for their sweeties, fashioning a commanding yet feminine presence in
the "boardroom" is a highly desirable objective. This is an
achievable goal utilizing genuine leather corsets.
Regular corseting (not to be mistaken with
tight lacing or extreme corseting) with a properly fitted authentic corset - no
cheap imitations here - has a sculpting effect on the body. Steel spiral
boning, binding and busk are a lethal combination for instantly whittling your
waist line and forming a stunning figure.
When selecting a corset to wear in a
professional environment, generally, it is better to choose a garment to wear
underneath your clothing. This is not to say that you could not wear a
conservative underbust corset with a tailored blazer or wear a waist cincher
over a blouse. But, for daily ear, it is probably wiser to choose corsets that
will lie close to the body with minimal trim. This will allow you to achieve a
smooth silhouette underneath your suiting. There are many corsets to choose
from that would be suitable for wearing underneath your work attire.
There are many benefits to wearing corsets in
the corporate environment. Real corsets will improve your posture by supporting
your back, but please consult a physician before using for medical purposes.
The steel spiral boning will keep your back erect. There will be no slouching
in a steel boned corset and good posture is not only better for your back
(preventing curvature) but looks professional.
Authentic corsets also feel good on the body.
Many women find that wearing a well-fitted, made to measure garment such as a
corset is very comfortable because of the way that it moulds itself to they
body of the wearer. Factor in the fine fabrics corsetieres use to manufacture
corsets and you have the makings of luxurious garment suited for extended daily
wear.
Aesthetically, a real corset can not be beat.
Women instantly look thinner due to the form fitting nature of being laced up.
The waist will be nipped in and the stomach will be flattened while
simultaneously creating amazing curves from the bosom to the hips to the
derriere.
