One question: To measure your waist, you do it with a relaxed gut or pulling it? I keep the gut pulled 90% of the day involuntarily, but I don't  know which  measurement should be the correct one. I get a 4-5 cm difference. Little fat left, but possibly a softy/untrained abdomen.

Relax. Then breathe all the way out. Then measure.

Quote from: Sarah7 on October 10, 2012, 10:28:29 AM
Relax. Then breathe all the way out. Then measure.

Thanks. Then that makes... a 30" waist, If I measure it at the smallest poing under the last ribs (where the tape fits properly).

Ummm... do you guys think corset training would change the appearance of the hips at all?

Well my hip contour is ... bumpy? I wish I could even out the fat distribution there or at least their appearance.

Quote from: pretty on October 10, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
Ummm... do you guys think corset training would change the appearance of the hips at all?

Well my hip contour is ... bumpy? I wish I could even out the fat distribution there or at least their appearance.

it'll definetly change the appearance of the waist (making it smaller) and in contrast the hips will look bigger. Given enough time, serious corset training should accelerate fat redistribution in the sense it'll "look" like more fat goes to the hips.

By bumpy, do you mean in a "lovehandles sense? An underbust corset does have the benefit of "binding" in effect, the areas it covers, so that could flatten love handles.

It could make them look slight bigger. I am a "T" body type, so I just need a small push. I don't want to abuse corsetting since I am more worried about my training (even after transition, I am medically forced to keep a good level of exercising if I want to avoid back and knee problems), but... It can also help with postural hygiene, and that's a must for me.

I have no love handles anymore (or almost nothing), but I still look round. Poop.

Quote from: Ave on October 10, 2012, 02:57:05 PM
it'll definetly change the appearance of the waist (making it smaller) and in contrast the hips will look bigger. Given enough time, serious corset training should accelerate fat redistribution in the sense it'll "look" like more fat goes to the hips.

By bumpy, do you mean in a "lovehandles sense? An underbust corset does have the benefit of "binding" in effect, the areas it covers, so that could flatten love handles.

Yeah I am okay with the size of my hips, there is just a part where there is not much fat like around the pelvic bone, so it looks sort of love handle-y. Idk it could still be a fat distribution thing but I would love to get a more natural hip contour.

Quote from: pretty on October 10, 2012, 03:04:16 PM
Yeah I am okay with the size of my hips, there is just a part where there is not much fat like around the pelvic bone, so it looks sort of love handle-y. Idk it could still be a fat distribution thing but I would love to get a more natural hip contour.

there is always liposcultping and hip/butt implants :3

Quote from: Ave on October 10, 2012, 03:07:21 PM
there is always liposcultping and hip/butt implants :3

Lol butt implants. I would freak out sitting on them 

I wanna see what HRT does anyway.

someone had posted a link to some good cheap corsettes.. does anyone remember that post and  can link to it?

I think it was an ebay store.

Or can anyone else point me in the right direction to buy a good one to start with?

Something called Corset Wholesale, plus Corsets-UK there. I was planning on getting one, but until I fix the muscular imbalance that is unaligning my pelvis / hips, I don't think it is a good idea. Also, it has caused an uneven fat distribution, so i'll have to lose everything to make the two sides equal

I was looking at this the other day.  AbsoluteCorsets claims to have high quality corsets.  They're not cheap but you get what you pay for.  I generally look for quality over price with something i want to have/use long term. 

I haven't started transitioning yet so I haven't purchased a corset or started on training my figure (will see the effects of HRT first).  But I do expect I'll do this as an extra step to get that more feminine figure.  And I just love how sexy some of the corsets look!

No corset training for me, at least for now. I just came from a big session of osteophaty / physiotherapy, and my skeleton is a big mess. I though only my hip and  leg were bad, but he says that even my ribs are different on each side. He will try to get back the simmetry in a slow process, but I don't think it is a good idea to wear that until the body is fixed as much as possible.

Quote from: TessaM on October 11, 2012, 03:33:44 PM
Right now, my figure is getting more feminine, however it is the thing I am currently most self critical of (because I know srs and tracheal shave are coming.) I have most defenitely thought of a corset or corset training, however, I WOULD NOT invest in one if the results are not permanent. Anyone know if they are? Because if so ill buy one tomorow 
Also, I am probably going to do liporescuplting or wtv Brazilian Butt lift is called. I have a nice amount of chunk in my tummy, so im sure they can give me a nice bottom My top seems to be developing well if you look at my avatar, my bottom is... coming along. It looks as though I am going to do a BBL before a BA, but like the corset training, im not going to bother if this is not permanent. Anyone have any feedback ?

P.S. It would be great to hear from someone whos actually had lipo resculpting surgery or extensive experience with corsets.

No corset training is not permanent, but last for a while if u wear it 23/7 for a year or so...

Also that liposcultpure your talking about isnt permanent either

interesting thread. if I ever lose the gut i want to look into it - not for a 25" waist but just to kind of firm up the loseness of the post-fat figure. (assuming surgery for that sort of thing isn't affordable)

But that's such an elusive goal that i put the corset thinking way on the back burner.

Quote from: TessaM on October 11, 2012, 03:33:44 PM
Right now, my figure is getting more feminine, however it is the thing I am currently most self critical of (because I know srs and tracheal shave are coming.) I have most defenitely thought of a corset or corset training, however, I WOULD NOT invest in one if the results are not permanent. Anyone know if they are? Because if so ill buy one tomorow 
Also, I am probably going to do liporescuplting or wtv Brazilian Butt lift is called. I have a nice amount of chunk in my tummy, so im sure they can give me a nice bottom My top seems to be developing well if you look at my avatar, my bottom is... coming along. It looks as though I am going to do a BBL before a BA, but like the corset training, im not going to bother if this is not permanent. Anyone have any feedback ?

P.S. It would be great to hear from someone whos actually had lipo resculpting surgery or extensive experience with corsets.

I'm having this discussion with a surgeon in November. I'll relay the conclusion of the consultation as I have many questions myself.

hmm... maybe i should start wearing corsets again. just having to be careful about what i eat should help my figure a lot. and i kinda like wearing them anyway, it forces me to sit upright. would be great if i could make that a habit

makes me so jealous of my sister who has a perfect posture without even trying. she sits so straight that the kids in her class got exhausted just looking at her and told her to relax a little. never did they realize that her way of sitting is the most relaxing if your body is trained that way

Hmm..glad I found this thread as I've been thinking about corset training for the past few days. My only concern is how long post-bariatric surgery do I need to be before I can wear one as I'll have surgical staples in me permanently.

My mother actually suggested one of those streching back braces first so you can get the feel for a real one later. She was right. I did the brace first for a few days and then went to the real thing. At night couldnt tell a difference. Of course my mom was like it needs to be tighter and i thought i was gonna pass out from lack of oxygen.

i'm gonna kill whoever put me up to this idea!!
...or maybe not

i love the feeling of being hugged tightly, hate how i can't even slump down on a chair, much less the couch. i really like what it does to my waistline, but at the same time it makes my boobs stand out so much more. i don't like that at all, and i've a feeling that corset+binder would be an easy way to kill myself

i'll just try to live with it, and hope that this will remind me that i need to start working out as soon as ever possible so i don't have to rely on a piece of too tight clothing to look great