The very first reason to wear a corset is because corsets
look HOT! They are just one of the sexiest fashion items available, hands down.
Oh - you want details? More reasons?
Corsets will make you appear thinner, instantly. It's
true. Authentic corsets are designed to reduce your waistline, and flatten your
stomach just by putting the corset on. An inexpensive corset with plastic
boning will do this to a lesser extent, but the boning will not hold up to very
much pressure, and the eyelets will pull out (as opposed to the steel boning of
a real corset, and the grommets which are used instead of eyelets, and are much
stronger). The structure of a corset will put pressure on your waist which will
push the skin and flesh up (and down) and away from the waist making you lose
inches in a matter of minutes. You can even "train" your waist to be
even smaller by wearing a corset on a regular basis (called "waist training"
or "tight-lacing"). Your internal organs may shift a bit while
adjusting to the pressure placed on your waistline, but this is not harmful (as
was previously thought by physicians of earlier times). Women, especially, are
anatomically designed to allow their internal organs to shift safely. Our
bodies do this naturally when we are pregnant. This does not mean you should
wear a corset that is causing pain or serious discomfort, because if it does
not fit well it can cause harm. A well fitted, properly adjusted corset will
not cause pain, discomfort or shortness of breath.
Corsets feel good. Like a hug, or an embrace. Many
people find comfort in the feeling of wearing a snug-fitting garment such as a
corset, or even a girdle. Men and women have been wearing "support garments"
for centuries - and not all just because they make them look better. We like
the feel as well as the function. Corsets make us feel good.
Corsets can help you lose weight. Wearing a corset puts
pressure on your stomach as well as your waistline. One of the reasons people
lose weight when they have gastric bypass surgery is because their stomach is
made smaller, so they feel full much more quickly. A corset will produce a
similar effect by putting pressure on the stomach, causing us to feel full much
more quickly. Food may also digest more slowly, keeping us from wanting to eat
again for a longer period of time. Although a corset may not be the "magic
diet pill" you've been searching for, it may help you along your
weight-loss journey. (Always consult a physician before using a corset for
medical purposes).
Corsets are great back support. I am often approached by
people who have back problems who need a support brace. The medical
"corsets" that are available are ugly, bulky and not custom fitted.
They are made of thick, scratchy materials, and adjusted by Velcro straps. They
do not work well under clothing. Authentic corsets can be custom fitted, made
of lighter-weight fabrics, and will create a beautiful silhouette while giving
you the back support you want or need. (Always consult your physician before
ordering a corset for medical purposes).
Corsets will improve your posture. Just try slouching in
a well fitted corset! The boning will hold you upright, and may poke into you
if you are bent over. The pressure on your tummy will support your body and
lift your upper chest. (Try it - pull in your stomach muscles and lift your
chest pretending you have a corset on - do you feel your upper body fall into
alignment?) Remember: put your stockings and shoes on before putting your
corset on!
Corsets are SEXY! So, now the really fun part... the sex
appeal. Imagine yourself or your partner surprised one evening with candle
light, soft music, subtly fragrant flowers... walking into the room slowly ...
high heels, seamed stockings held up by strappy garters which are attached to a
form fitting long-line corset nipped in at the waist... snugly laced all the
way up the back... soft, delicious cleavage spilling over the top edge of the
corset... posture-perfect form smiling and breathing heavily....
Well - you get the picture! What could be sexier??
