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Bras and Corsets? Really? I thought you were a feminist!
Well, yes. Yes, I am, but also yes, I'm still happy making corsets and making, not burning, bras.
Isn't $200 or more a lot for a bra?
Well, no. Not really. To begin with, there are actually ready-to-wear bras that are that expensive, and this is a custom service. I know that's not quite what is meant by that question though. Think of it this way: how much money do you spend on bras that don't fit you well? Ones that in the store you think will fit, or that are maybe good enough, that inevitably sit in the drawer until laundry day? If you bought one custom bra and took proper care of it, rotating it out with your next best bra, or, better yet, if you bought two custom bras, rotated days wearing them, and took good care of them, your custom bra or bras could last you years. Compare that to the money wasted on poorly fitting garments, then factor in comfort and the profile you'll get, and you'll see that you're getting your money's worth.
Can I get custom items as a present for someone?
Yes! You can get a gift certificate for any of the items. When you call to order a gift certificate, we will talk about what you want to give, and I can put the item, not the amount, on the certificate. There's not an expiration date, so recipients can come in whenever they choose.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment can be made in cash, money order, or via paypal. Paypal payments will be charged and extra 4% processing free
Are underwires safe?
Yes. Sturdy underwires that fit you will not snap or poke you if a bra if properly taken care of (i.e. not put in the dryer). They are no more hazardous to you than any other metal you wear on your body, like your watch, or braces.
Aren't corsets uncomfortable?
Not if they fit you. The image that seems to pop into people's heads when they think of corsets is one of Victorian ladies corseting down to a 16 inch waist and having their lower ribs removed to achieve those proportions. While there are still people who tight-lace (a rather self-explanatory form of corseting where one trains one's waist by progressively lacing to a smaller and smaller size) that's not the majority of corset wearers, and it's certainly not the only way a corset can be worn. There are limits, of course - corsets will never be sweatpants - but I personally find corsets comfortable because they keep me from slouching and they provide great breast support without a bra-style underwire.
Are corsets just costumes?
Nope. Corsets are necessary in numerous period costumes and useful or attractive for many types of costumes, but they can be worn for all kinds of occasions. Some corsets are strictly underwear. Corsets are a staple of bridal wear. I make fashion corsets which, depending on the fabric and types of bones used, can be worn for anything from a burlesque show to a business meeting.
You mentioned bones. What types of bones?
I use a combination of spring steel and spiral steel bones. Spring steel is stiffer, though not without give, and spiral steel bones are less supportive but curve easier. If you want a corset that you're going to be dancing in, for instance, you'd want one with more spiral steel bones. If, for instance, you have larger breasts and are looking for something really supportive, you'd want one with more spring steel bones.
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