I am a guy who is going to be playing a period set, male and female role in a play soon. What options would I have for reducing my waist size and getting a feminine shape? Are corsets the only option or are there other options like waist cinchers? What are the differences?
Realistically, how much am I likely to be able to reduce my waist size by (and where does it go?).
I may need to wear a corset anyway for one scene in character, but just for other scenes I am wondering if a corset would be necessary.
Thanks
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2006-09-12 15:58:23 · 6 answers · asked by Riverhound 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I think a corset would be your best bet. Actually, in the Victorian Era, men and women both would wear corsets to make their waists narrower. I think it would make perfect sense to use one for a period play.
If you've never worn a corset before, you can expect to take 2-4 inches off your waist size, though if you're interested for random knowledge's sake the people who go crazy and tightlace for years and years can get waists that are 18" in circumfrence. The world record is a woman who got it to 15"
"it goes" out. Your internal organs are all squishy and fluid, so they'll get pushed up and down. With a costume piece that you just use to narrow a little bit and don't use for huge lengths of time, it doesn't have any negative effects.
It probably wouldn't be necessary, but it would be a nice touch, and if the play is in the Victorian Era, it would be historically accurate for both your male and female characters. It's always fun to do things as close to historically as you can.
2006-09-12 16:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by megan_of_the_swamp 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The difference between a corset and a waist cincher is mostly in length- a corset usually has a longer front length. The corset will give you a smoother curve, the waist cincher more of the "wasp waist" effect.
Because of a guy's skeletal structure, corsetting actually works better, there aren't as many bones in the way. I still wouldn't try to go down more than about 2" waist size, esp. if you're not used to it.
If at all possible, I'd recommend making your own- no pre-made corset is going to fit right (and that's true for ladies as well)
http://www.geocities.com/mekyria/corset01.html. A front-opening busk- or hooks & eyes- will make it faster to change, you won't have to completely unlace, you can just loosen it.
2006-09-13 09:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, becasue men have a naturally thicker waist than the female form, a corset may not give the cinching effect as much as it would on a lady. You can still try though. I agree with what another answerer said - enhance your 'bust' with whatever you are using. This will draw attentuion away from the waist and give the illusion of a more streamlined figure.
There are garments you can buy for figure sculpting - kind of like body stockings for the stomach and torso, but again, this may not create the disred effect.
Have fun!
2006-09-12 23:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To get an idea what actual corsets are like, check out this corsetter:
http://waspcreations.com
Something along the lines of "for just this once" can be found cheaper (in both ways of meaning) at Frederick's.
By "where does it go?" I'm assuming you don't mean the corset, but the part of your waist that's being squished in...think of it this way...when you suck in your gut, where does it go? Same place, except the corset does it for you so you don't have to "manually" suck it in.
2006-09-12 23:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by Trid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u wear a corset just be careful that u don't like- break a rib or pass out or anything... umm just wear fake boobies ;) ...Sexy
2006-09-12 23:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
u are ridiculous
2006-09-12 23:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Hello!!!! 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋