Wanted: Lady's Maid....

[j_cheney]

Must be sarcastic and out-spoken, but good-natured, not prone to theivery, and really good at lacing up a corset....

Seriously folks, how the heck did women do this on a daily basis?

I got my corset in the mail today, (plain black Duchesse satin) and immediately tried it on over my jogging shorts (black) and my t-shirt (black). I made a bizarrely Athletic-Goth picture when I looked in the mirror, but was gratified to discover that everything was adequately covered, even my chest (this is an overbust, girls).

But lacing the thing? Wow, I had enough trouble manipulating the busk! (Just nod and smile here, those of you who don't know what a busk is.) Also, the busk allows a narrow sliver (maybe 1/4 inch) to show, so I'll definitely be wearing something under it. (Which is a good plan anyway.)

I'm seriously grateful that displaced_texan will be there to help me lace!

And for sarah_prineas, I now know why he had to use the pen-knife. ;o)

Comments

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm going to have to pay someone to do it if I take it to a con where my husband isn't there.

(This one has a modesty panel that covers the back.)

I was thinking that wearing something underneath would extend the life of it. (Help with sweating, etc). Still, I do like the thing, and it is quite comfortable once on...

[lisamantchev.livejournal.com]

Good for the posture, too. ;)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

Slouching is so unladylike...