Just testing the water here before I commit and spend about £100
2006-09-21 07:56:31 · 20 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Not whalebone...I mean one of the ones from Axfords.
2006-09-21 08:03:05 · update #1
yes i would if it was extremely cute and it fit me.
2006-09-21 07:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a ladyfriend a while back who wore a corset all of the time except for when she took a bath. Hers came from both Vollers and Axfords. These are not toys, but the real thing and I learned the size is critical as well as the type. The waist should be 4 inches less than the natural waist size and the type should fit her torso. If the busk is too long for her body, it will not fit properly and be extremely uncomfortable. This is probably not something to buy as a surprise as there are quite a few variables in the sizing and you willl likely guess wrong. Close is not good enough for the most part. With the expense, you would be wise to be sure she is agreeable to the idea before spending so much on something she might never appreciate. With my ladyfriend, when I went to buy one for her to add to her collection, I let her point to the picture of the one which would fit her properly. By the way, not to worry about whalebone, as they stopped using that many years back. Now they use spring or spiral wound steel. Spiral wound flexes to fit more than the straight spring steel. Don't even consider plastic because it is too flexible and only suitable for toys. There is a wealth of information available at the Long Island Staylace site. Before you buy, read up on some of the history. It makes for interesting reading. All of my ladyfriend's corsets were absolute works of art, very pretty. I think your girlfriend willl appreciate a work of art from Axfords. (Or Vollers, prices are comparable)
2006-09-21 18:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG, YES!!! They are so sexy and make a woman feel so.
My tip: if you're going to get one, err on the smaller side so you have something worth cinching. A too-big corset is pointless as it holds nothing in. A corset that is a little on the small side will fit better...
2006-09-21 08:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a really nice one. Depends how traditional you mean. I'd have a problem with whalebone cos I'm veggie, but otherwise...
2006-09-21 08:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by Athene1710 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would appreciate it.. Maybe you would be best to be searching online when your g/f is there and come across some corsets and make a comment about them and see what her reaction is first?? maybe not? lol
2006-09-21 08:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by Janieg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby bought me a really nice 1 with all the matching accessories. The thing is mine is one of those you lace up ( & pull tight) at the back, so he has to help me into it. So once its on, after all that hard work, it tends to stay on, as you can imagine!
2006-09-21 09:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
traditional as in whale bone? maybe. if it was a nice modern corset definately, especially in a nice colour that suited me and I had plenty of stuff that matched!
2006-09-21 08:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by Loobyloo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! If he doesn't like the way i look he can get lost and wear the corset himself!
2006-09-21 08:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by smoothshirl1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, traditional corsets were made with whale bone, which I would object to, but if it was made with modern materials I would be very happy to receive one.
2006-09-21 07:59:31 · answer #9 · answered by JenJen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure! But he'd have to get all my measurements first, so it would fit- it couldn't be a surprise...
A badly-fitting corset will be extremely uncomfortable...
2006-09-22 04:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if she is trendy or not and when you see her other underwear is it sexy or ordinary ? You could try Ann Summers they have a wide range from pretty too damn right filthy !!
2006-09-25 02:59:36 · answer #11 · answered by Jazzymay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋