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| 19 Nov 09, 9:49 PM nepthys UK, 4 yrs   |
I have a 'thing' for 18th century stays and historically accurate corsets so I like: His bespoke corsetry is circa £300 for a basic Victorian style with minimal flossing. For everyday I like Vollers. There are a couple of others I like who make historically accurate and very beautiful corsetry... | ||
| 19 Nov 09, 10:31 PM sara_y 3 yrs |
I'd second that. The corset in my photo is from What Katie Did. They're great. Lovely corsets, decent amount of choice, great customer service, and reasonable prices. Having said that,I only wear mine for events or short periods of time so don't know if they'd be appropriate for more regular wear. | ||
| 19 Nov 09, 10:46 PM epona74 UK(SL), 7 yrs |
I have one from Corsets Boulevard, and I have to say that for the price you pay it's a decent corset. I wasn't expecting it to tight-lace, I was expecting something that looks nice and is fun to wear. And for that, it's fine! Having said that, because I couldn't try it on, it doesn't quite suit my body type, and somehow manages to disappear my bust, which isn't quite what I was looking for! I'd really recommend going somewhere where you can try on a variety of types and sizes for the first one. My first one was from Fairy Gothmother and was under £100, and it's fabulous (though slightly too small at the moment as I've...errr...expanded a tad). Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. (R. Frost) | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 2:42 PM MizzScarlett UK, 4 yrs |
I am another satisfied WKD customer. I also have a Vollers corset which I bought about 15 years ago. It cost me about £100, an astronomical amount of money for me at the time. It's still going strong.
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| 20 Nov 09, 3:05 PM morphia UK(W), 10 yrs |
I've got a few corset boulevard corsets and they are great. My longline lace covered one is certainly sturdy enough to withstand a whole night of fairly tight lacing which for £30 is wonderful. I've also got a black satin underbust that is pretty good too. it's slightly too long for my body shape which means it doesn't cinch perfectly, but again good value for money and i'd buy from them again. I probably wouldn't rate the 'fashion' corsets they do as they will bend out of shape and rumple very easily. Abstinence doesn't equal safe play.... knowledge does. | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 3:17 PM missPowers UK(SE), 4 yrs |
I got my Vollers from fairygothmother in 2004 and it's still just as fabulous now as it was then (and it's been made smaller too *wink*) missP(redictably magical) | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 4:18 PM taliabee 3 yrs |
elle at heavenly corsets did mine - made to measure and to my spec as i wanted it longer than usual (i actually went there so she could measure me cos i'm hopeless at things like that but it can be done mail order); toile and everything - best £120 i ever spent. i've never worn it and not been complimented on it, it makes me feel like a million dollars, is pretty comfy and, well, just grand.
lovely lady, too : ) t xx | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 4:27 PM tazallie UK, 2 yrs |
I cheat and make my own. I'm not up to proffesional standards but I have saved myself a fortune. I make a variety of styles depending on what I want it for. I have a wonderful traditional Victorian pattern with either a dore (bust support) or without, as well as a fantastic Elizabethan style which won't sinch you in but looks amazing. I use only steel bones both spiral and flat... Which can be a nightmare to cut and end, and when I've had enough of one I strip it and salvage what bones I can! I love making them and then wearing it knowing I made it. And the more I make the better I'm getting. But I can tell you, the cost of corsets is worth it because of the effort it takes to make one! So if they are very cheap the chances are so is the quality. And you really do need to try them on first, as has been said diffrent styles suit diffrent shapes. Tazallie | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 4:59 PM Hedwig UK(E), 3 yrs |
Velda is brilliant! Have a couple of her corsets and they never failed. Her patterns always enhances the hourglass figure. http://moreinches.wordpress.com | ||
| 20 Nov 09, 5:02 PM blushing_rose UK(DY), 3 yrs |
try leatherotics the're also on ebay but i got a white leather corset from them and its awesome but if you order to size or made to measure be patient as the're making it for you they can't have it through your letter box the next day. Also corsetcurves there the best quality but you will pay for it. All the best R i love my new corset |
