I wore a historical corset every day for a week! (and I didn't even faint)
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- In this video I'll be talking about what it's actually like to wear a corset for more than a few hours. I wore a corset every day for an entire week and documented what the experience was like. I am not an expert on corset making or corset wearing, so this video is really just about me and how I experience and wear corsets. As always, thank you so much for watching!
Research:
When I mention the commonly cited corset "research" most of those sources were pulled from this article from the Royal College of Surgeons of England: www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-...
but the sources mentioned in that particular article pop up all over the place, and often from people who should know better than to cite research that is (in many cases) 200 years old or more! Just because you have a rib cage specimen that is deformed doesn't mean that corsets are the culprit.
There is some actual evidence that might suggest that corseting raises your blood pressure, so please use caution when choosing to wear one. While there isn't really any reliable research that can definitively say it's damaging, keep in mind, there isn't any reliable research that says it ISN'T damaging either. Just like when you're trying out a new exercise routine, you should use caution and listen to your body.
Corsets Featured in this Video:
Atelier Sylphe Ref W (light blue): www.etsy.com/listing/97860631...
UnderPinnings Museum: (white corset
www.etsy.com/listing/78767545...
Atelier Sylphe Ref 1 (darker blue)
www.etsy.com/listing/78830904... - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
What people dont realize is the corset is flexible and so it adds resistance to any bending you do in it...making it a work out.
So true! Wearing it is definitely work when you’re not used to it!
@@thesewloartist can it make my tummy smaller?
@@vintagefiasco2271 That's what modern waist training corsets are made for. I've been corseting for a long time and do both waist train & tightlace. The thing with this is you can reduce inches off your waist (corsets can also indirectly cause weight loss) if you keep cinching, close your current corset, then buy the next size down, but the results are semi-permanent. If you stop corseting you'll eventually revert back to your previous size. This is a type of body modification. r/corsets is a great community dedicated to recommending proper fits, quality, & corset safety. Lucy of Lucy Corsetry is like the modern mother of corsetry. She has many educational videos here on TH-cam. It's where most of us start.
To be comfortable in corset you need to know your measurements. Have a corset match your rib/hip springs, torso length, the appropriate amount of reduction (we all squish differently, some more than others), etc. I also recommend cupped rib corsets for a beginner. Conical corsets are used with rib training, which may or may not be too much at first. It's best to find a proper fitting, quality corset at the start instead of some ill fitting fake junk from Amazon. Those are cheap shapeless tubes w/o listed rib & hip springs.
@@vintagefiasco2271 I should also mention waist training is a process. Take your time and don't rush closing a corset and hurting yourself. If you can *comfortably* wear it closed all day, then you're ready to size down
I need this for a back problem.
For hot weather make yourself a summer corset. Summer corsets had mesh or netting panels so heat would escape and the woman wouldn't overheat. Also look into the athletic corset for doing hard labor or exercising in. Athletic corsets had elastic side paneling for ease of movement for women to do sports, exercise, and leisure activities. Love the video!!
Oh, I'm interested. Yiu seem to know much. Any websites ?
I don't sew, but I love wearing corsets daily. They provide shape, help posture and help my anxiety. I have a couple of mesh corsets for hot weather. Yes, I slouch in my corset but I usually self correct because of the corset. I love historical clothing and love your channel!
I would love to wear my corset all day, every day, but when I'm lounging around eg on the sofa for example, I find it doesn't really allow me to slouch! Also it feels really tight after dinner! Any advice?
@@emelia99isn't that kinda the point? Wearing it to prevent yourself slouching?
@@AnotherSkyTV Ha ha, yes, you're right... Thanks for reminding me to sit up straight.
It’s always important to remember that for everyday wear the corset should generally be about the same tightness as a bra! Many people try to lace down, which (although for special occasions and not for too long is ok) will always be somewhat uncomfortable. Treat it like a bra and it will be as comfortable as a bra provided you allow yourself to become used to it and it is correctly “seasoned “.
It is true about the longer you do something, the “easier” it becomes. I started wearing a corset I made about 15 months ago. About 7 months ago I made a “Pretty Housemaid” corset. Very comfortable. I wear a chemise or cotton tank top under it. Also wear a long split skirt. I get a few looks now and again because I drive trucks with semis or B double trailers! I can be in my clothing for work for 15-16 hours a day, 5 days a week and I live in Brisbane with temps in Summer up to 35°C and high humidity.
i live in Melbourne and i struggle with bras so much, especially in hot weather (sensory issues due to autism). I would love love love to try making corsets but i am still a novice sewist and they are so complex :( plus patterns are expensive and hard to find. any recommendations?
I feel like people just want to believe anything before 1980 was terrible for women and refuse the to believe that good things did happen
I wear my corset most weekends and as a large chested girl my boobs hurt sooooo much less when I wear my corset. It feels like my boobs have no weight at all.
Am now working on one that gives a more modern shape so I can wear it to work without anyone noticing.
Same! It's such a relief!
I'm actually wearing a corset every day as bras hurt me. I've started 4 months ago and it was interesting to see my style evolving around it. Making a more modern one would have been an alternative but I was just wayy too interested in the historical clothes so I did it that way :)
@@mfg2324 the modern one is still pretty historical but it's just more shaped around the boobs so it isn't so noticeable under modern work clothes. I'm just not comfortable with people pointing out my underwear at work.
@@lucyloopy I totally understand :D
How many years have you been wearing corsets?
I love your navy combinations! Other customers usually do them in white/ivory. I've seen one black set. Blue is refreshing and it is a beautiful color on you
Thank you so much!! I know blue isn't historically accurate, but for me it's more about feeling pretty, lol.
That's a great experiment!
I wear a corset every day for 4 months now and I've already forgotten how the beginning felt :D
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the topic! And I love all of your outfits you wore in that week :)
In my humblest of humble opinions, corsets are more comfortable than bras. I wear a corset (mine are modern styles) almost every day cos I needed the back support. I don't tight lace cos I don't want to and it isn't comfortable for me. I also wear mine for sensory cos it feels like a tight hug or a weighted blanket around my torso. I want to add more historical corsets to my collection one of these days.
I was wondering what modern corsets you were using as I have been considering using them for my back as I have back brace from the hardware store that I’ve been using for gardening, diy etc and have found a big difference in back pain. But they are mostly made from elastic and thick neoprene style fabric and Velcro so not suitable for constant use.
i hate bras, autistic sensory issues and would love to try corsets
8:22 When I look at this and then hear you say at 9:39 that today you laced for comfort so it doesn't make any reduction in your waist, I can't help pointing out to people that *not all those historical pics have women laced to the point of fainting* it really comes down to the silhouette of the clothes.
It was nice to see your very honest take on the experience ! Yeah, corset will make the way you move and hold yourself different and some muscles have a HARD time adjusting !
I think another part of corset wearing is that tight lacing went out of style after the 1850's. In a book called How To Be A Victorian by Ruth Goodman, she does have photos that show the damage of tight lacing, such as physically moving the bottom ribs and making the shape be more of a pyramid and that it did sometimes cause women to faint, especially if it was hot. Goodman also notes that it only went from the 1830's-1850's and it was mostly done to young women who were still developing. When they found safer ways to gain the desired shape through padding and seeing the damage it did to young women, tight lacing went out of style and even sports corsets were made, although they were still corsets, just a little more breathable. Also, corsets weren't worn all day. I went to a ren faire recently and I tried on a corset and they made it so tight that I found it hard to breathe. I'm not sure if they tight laced ir if I just wasn't used to it. I had to catch my breath after they took it off. Like someone else in the comments said and what I've seen many people say, it should be worn like a bra and for support and posture (and, of course, of you like the Victorian style and to gain the shape).
This was really interesting! And the corsets and outfits are all wowww!
I'm putting off making a corset. The intimidation is real. But I'm totally going to check out the patterns you mentioned!
I know, I felt exactly the same way! Morgan Donner has an awesome video that made it seem way less scary to me: th-cam.com/video/5CWWyCDTLHM/w-d-xo.html
I wear a underbust corset from Orchard Corset. I wear it as outerwear/much prettier back brace.
Update- since originally posting the above ⬆️ comment I have since acquired an overbust corset that has the same patterning at the bottom of the underbust corset. However for a bit of a laughable face-palm moment, I had two doctor appointments and the provider for the first appointment asked me if my overbust corset was a back brace. Lol. I told him that no, not a back brace as it is a corset but because of the steel bones and the structure of the fabric and the pattern of it it does provide quite a bit of back support (like a back brace) but with some bonuses- prettier choices of fabric and I gain a bit of curves plus I'm able to easily adjust the tightness just by adjusting the lacing to either a smidge looser or tighter and I mustn't forget about the wide array of colors of the double faced satin ribbon laces that I source from orchard corset.
This is such a cool hobby! I’ve learned so much and you’re absolutely stunning !!
Love all the history bounding outfits you've been wearing throughout this video~
thanks for linking the corsets you used!
Now I'm giggling at the idea of a doggy corset and combinations 😂
I have tight laced before on days my back hurts the worst. It just feels so supportive on my mid and lower back. But i dont fit any of my corsets any more.
Wooow...great experience! thank you for sharing!!!
Great video. Lovely corsets, n you are a lovely lady. I love watching you in your corsets.
I like the broad suspenders at your skirt. Nice style.
My mom has a terrible experience wearing a corset. She did it once for a okay and they did right lace. It did injure her. Something to do with bruising.
This shouldn't need to be said, but due to the movie tropes, We'll say it;
If your corset is not a comfortable fit, or hinders breathing at all, it doesn't fit you correctly.
Throw that junk away!
A corset should be comfortable and supportive. The garment should help you keep an upright posture even while your back is relaxed. For this reason, yes, there may be pressure points on hips or ribs that may fatigue if worn for long periods of time, same as shoes and other clothing that fastens tight, but just like those items, a corset should first and foremost fit comfortably in a way that allows you to move in a relaxed manner.
All the stereotypes created by movies seem to miss this obvious point, confusing a corset with a girdle. A corset is NOT a girdle. While both articles ARE designed to improve your form, a girdle compresses your body in an intentionally un-natural way, whereas a corset should only enhance what nature already gave you.
Okay but where did you get your big house coat. I LOVE IT
It would be nice to learn how to sew those garments. They look so nice 👍
I have 4 "corsets": Late 1700s stays, Regency stays, a Victorian "hourglass" corset, and 1910s underbust corset... of the four, the Regency long stays are my GO-TO for comfort. Even with a busk, it's got the least amount of boning and it's what I would wear if someone told me I had to wear a corset for the rest of my life.
Just gorgeous!
I wonder if adding a corset to my daily wear might be nice for back support. I am a nanny and constantly have to bend down. I am a tall girl working with toddlers. My back gets very sad. That extra support might be nice. 🤔
That’s such a good idea. I’m a nanny, too, and after a few babies and toddler, your back really gets you! I’ve just started wearing vintage style to work everyday and the kids (and parents actually) love it. I always thought it would be awkward to wear historical styles to work, but I think our industry works so well for it! Just wanted to share that in case you were considering it, too :)
I'm bummed that you're moving! Also, did you make the day 5 blouse and day 6 dress? They are both super cute!
I know 😭 just as I’m finally finding good costuming friends in Seattle I’m moving! I made the dress but not the blouse! The blouse was a suuuper lucky find from Aritzia, the dress was cobbled together from a few patterns. I’ve kind of been obsessed with lace insertion lately.
There are nice costumers in Portland too! *Waves enthusiastically* Though I know it's hard to leave friends
Where did you get that overcoat/dress and the underdress? Beautiful outfit 😍
Thank you for sharing the patterns of your corsets. I love your white dress on day 3 !! Did you make it ? Where did you find the pattern ?
Yes, I did, but unfortunately I drafted it all myself so no pattern :( And thank you!
@@thesewloartist thank you for your answer ! :) I will try to find a pattern which looks like it :)
I own an escape room where the theme takes place at the turn of the century. I believe in total immersion for my guests and that stays with me and my dress, which includes a corset. The first week was horrible but things have eased since. Now, 12 hours in a corset is becoming the norm.
You made that look fun ☺️ i wanna try one. Are men sizes available?🤭
You are incredibly beautiful
I love everything about the day two corset. Yes, about the heat, but I also wonder how I survived so many years without air conditioning and wearing more modern clothes. I'm hot and uncomfortable just thinking about warmer weather.
I noticed that in one of your videos I can’t remember which one now, that you had a beautiful hat pin. Where did you buy it? I love my hats, but I cannot find a nice pin.
I used to get some really nice ones from Victorian Trading Co. but they’ve since shut down :(
Ah, the corset myth. It's like wearing your shoes swapped over and concluding that all shoes are uncomfortable. It's a coin flip whether this is more ridiculous than the "knights can't move in armor" myth
can you share where you got your historical shoes?
Of course! Both pairs in this video are from American Duchess. Manhattan boots and Londoners
Tbh I love cotton tank tops under corsets
Day 6- best outfit and look
Where should I buy a corset
How did you make it?
I hate riding in the car in my corset! It is the most uncomfortable!
The robe you are wearing on the first day, is it one you made yourself? It's stunning and I have the perfect fabric for one *ahem*. Please enable another costumer
Nevermind, I found your video on it XD
Nothing wrong with tightlacing. I did that for 5 years straight and only stopped because my corsetier in the US passed away. I actually loved it and was able to get to a 6" reduction eventually. Would I do it again? Well yes but I never found another custom corset maker and eventually gave up.
woah that's a massive reduction. I mean as long as you're comfortable and safe i guess
@@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme thanks. Yes, it was tight but comfortable enough.
She looks stunning in thi outfit
a rayon knit turtle neck is my favorite "chemise" lol
I would also like to start wearing a corset, but is it safe to do it if you have scoliosis?
I have scoliosis myself! I’m not a doctor obviously, so I can only tell you my personal experience. It doesn’t cause me any pain but you do need to sit up very straight which means I’m using my back and core muscles more than usual, so sometimes I find myself kind of tired at the end of the day. I think in general if it doesn’t hurt you’re probably okay.
@@thesewloartist Ohh, I see- I sit up straight usually, so I don't think that'll be much of a problem. Thanks for sharing!:D
This is really interesting to me! I had scoliosis and had to wear a brace over my midbody everyday to straighten my spine. We always called it corset, because it looked very similar.
I like corsets.
As a Victorian woman with fitted dresses designed to go over a corset, wouldn’t the fit of the dress be affected If you loosened your corset….to the point of not being able to do the buttons on the dress up if you didn’t pull the corset strings tight enough…..?
My core would be in much better shape if I had worn a corset or girdle when I was younger.
I wonder what it feels like to wear something like this all day
I struggle with corsets because I don’t have much to “reduce” but maybe im looking at the wrong corset shape for my body type. Right now mine just makes me look like a plank
Historically, padding probably would have been the solution to your problem
some ppl just can't reduce much. you can also pad
Why are you leaving your beautiful creations in the closet? Wear them. If Covid has taught us anything, it is that we shouldn't wait until later to be happy. Wear them now. I am 😊
So why so many "specialists" makes fear of wearing corset ?