[Hiram]

I’ve seen a few photos of her in a bra. I did an assessment of her on her thread a while back.

Ah I'll have a look back thorough this thread for the post.

So today - you know you talked about corsets and how uncomfortable they are.  Is it difficult to put one on by yourself?   Maybe I've been watching too many period dramas where the lady-in-waiting comes in and laces you up...

[Margaret]

I’ve seen a few photos of her in a bra. I did an assessment of her on her thread a while back.

Ah I'll have a look back thorough this thread for the post.

So today - you know you talked about corsets and how uncomfortable they are.  Is it difficult to put one on by yourself?   Maybe I've been watching too many period dramas where the lady-in-waiting comes in and laces you up...

This isn’t really a corset - it’s more of a corselette/basque made to look like a corset.

I’ve had two proper corsets in my time that were hugely expensive, and weren’t worth the money. One of them I bought myself, planning to wear it with an expensive dress to a friend’s wedding - but it was so unconfortable that I ended up getting a waist cincher instead. They are hugely uncomfortable and difficult to put on. I tried putting it on myself (with help from a YouTube video, and I mostly managed it), but the thing itself just wasn’t comfortable. My husband bought me the other one - it was nicer, with 8 detachable suspenders, but again, it was difficult to put on. However, I will admit to one thing - sex was pretty decent with it on, I don’t know why - possibly shortness of breath. Anyway, I sold both on eBay years ago.

These things are generally just for the look/titillation - and for sex. Much cheaper (and generally more comfortable) to invest in a basque or a bustier or some other lighter corselette. Although, it’s not easy to find something like that with proper-fitting cups. 

[Hiram]

This isn’t really a corset - it’s more of a corselette/basque made to look like a corset.

Am I right in thinking this one doesn't have boning and that is why it isn't a corset?

I’ve had two proper corsets in my time that were hugely expensive, and weren’t worth the money.

I guess it is quite difficult to get clothing like that these days - although due to the fetish culture they may be in vogue again.

I will admit to one thing - sex was pretty decent with it on, I don’t know why - possibly shortness of breath.

I'm just trying to think about the physiology of that.  Shortness of breath while having sex has only really happened to me once - I had a plump lady on top, and when she leaned forward her weight went on to my chest and; for a spilt second I was struggling to breathe.  I had to tap out!  That may have been more extreme than you experienced.

I'm going to have look this up.  Fascinating - I love anecdotes like that, it just makes you realise what you don't know.  Although, I'd imagine there are risks in restriction breath when you are in effect exercising.

These things are generally just for the look/titillation - and for sex. Much cheaper (and generally more comfortable) to invest in a basque or a bustier or some other lighter corselette. Although, it’s not easy to find something like that with proper-fitting cups.

I must admit, I do prefer a basque on a woman - the corset looks so uncomfortable. 

[Margaret]

This isn’t really a corset - it’s more of a corselette/basque made to look like a corset.

Am I right in thinking this one doesn't have boning and that is why it isn't a corset?

I’ve had two proper corsets in my time that were hugely expensive, and weren’t worth the money.

I guess it is quite difficult to get clothing like that these days - although due to the fetish culture they may be in vogue again.

I will admit to one thing - sex was pretty decent with it on, I don’t know why - possibly shortness of breath.

I'm just trying to think about the physiology of that.  Shortness of breath while having sex has only really happened to me once - I had a plump lady on top, and when she leaned forward her weight went on to my chest and; for a spilt second I was struggling to breathe.  I had to tap out!  That may have been more extreme than you experienced.

I'm going to have look this up.  Fascinating - I love anecdotes like that, it just makes you realise what you don't know.  Although, I'd imagine there are risks in restriction breath when you are in effect exercising.

These things are generally just for the look/titillation - and for sex. Much cheaper (and generally more comfortable) to invest in a basque or a bustier or some other lighter corselette. Although, it’s not easy to find something like that with proper-fitting cups.

I must admit, I do prefer a basque on a woman - the corset looks so uncomfortable.

Yes - corsets are usually made of more robust material and have boning for support/shape. The whole point is to significantly reduce your waist size and provide an hourglass-like figure. But it’s really uncomfortable. Some people swear by them though. I’ve found that Spanx or a waist cincher does the job better. Waist cinchers are quite sexy too.

[Hiram]

Some people swear by them though. I’ve found that Spanx or a waist cincher does the job better. Waist cinchers are quite sexy too.

If only Victorian woman knew about Spanx.  Is that the same material as spandex - like cycle shorts?

Waist clinchers still look a bit restrictive - I wouldn't want to wear one for very long.  Its fascinating what I've learnt here about women's clothes.
I think the narrow waist is very sexy - I'd probably have to refer to Desmond Morris to understand why that is.  I can see why women try to get that look.

[Margaret]

Some people swear by them though. I’ve found that Spanx or a waist cincher does the job better. Waist cinchers are quite sexy too.

If only Victorian woman knew about Spanx.  Is that the same material as spandex - like cycle shorts?

Waist clinchers still look a bit restrictive - I wouldn't want to wear one for very long.  Its fascinating what I've learnt here about women's clothes.
I think the narrow waist is very sexy - I'd probably have to refer to Desmond Morris to understand why that is.  I can see why women try to get that look.

Yeah - Spanx are like cycle shorts. Designed to hold you in and give you shape.

Waist cinchers aren’t so bad - but, it is yet another underwear garment to wear that’s mostly designed to please a man.

[Hiram]

Waist cinchers aren’t so bad - but, it is yet another underwear garment to wear that’s mostly designed to please a man.

I wonder if this will ever change - I think it should.  The older I've got the more I am aware if this.  I do like to see women in lingerie - but not just to please me. 

Having said that - if I though it would please a woman I'd dress in with whatever she wanted. (unlikely she'd want me too)

Okay then - getting back to some sizing.  I thought this image of a lady on some steps would be interesting - a back/side and front view.   I'd estimate (I think she may be tall) 32 - or maybe 28, not sure.  So I will plump for 32F?

[Hiram]

I don't think we've done Rhian Sugden.  She's 5' 6" apparently.

[Margaret]

Waist cinchers aren’t so bad - but, it is yet another underwear garment to wear that’s mostly designed to please a man.

I wonder if this will ever change - I think it should.  The older I've got the more I am aware if this.  I do like to see women in lingerie - but not just to please me. 

Having said that - if I though it would please a woman I'd dress in with whatever she wanted. (unlikely she'd want me too)

Okay then - getting back to some sizing.  I thought this image of a lady on some steps would be interesting - a back/side and front view.   I'd estimate (I think she may be tall) 32 - or maybe 28, not sure.  So I will plump for 32F?

Before I reply, I’m curious as how you arrived at 32F. Show me your working, as the class teacher might say - and I’ll give you my assessment.

[Margaret]

I don't think we've done Rhian Sugden.  She's 5' 6" apparently.

She’s probably a 28F/FF.

[Margaret]

Waist cinchers aren’t so bad - but, it is yet another underwear garment to wear that’s mostly designed to please a man.

I wonder if this will ever change - I think it should.  The older I've got the more I am aware if this.  I do like to see women in lingerie - but not just to please me. 

Having said that - if I though it would please a woman I'd dress in with whatever she wanted. (unlikely she'd want me too)

Okay then - getting back to some sizing.  I thought this image of a lady on some steps would be interesting - a back/side and front view.   I'd estimate (I think she may be tall) 32 - or maybe 28, not sure.  So I will plump for 32F?

Before I reply, I’m curious as to how you arrived at 32F. Show me your working, as the class teacher might say - and I’ll give you my assessment.

[Hiram]

Before I reply, I’m curious as how you arrived at 32F. Show me your working, as the class teacher might say - and I’ll give you my assessment.

Do I get and extra mark for getting my name right?

If the cup is a hemi-ellipsoid, its volume is given by the formula: where a, b and c are the three semi-axes of the hemi-ellipsoid, and cw, cd and wl are respectively the cup width, the cup depth and the length of the wire. ^[1]

Ref: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bra_size

[Hiram]

She’s probably a 28F/FF.

Ah I was so close - I was in two minds, 28F or 32F.  I thought she'd maybe 32F as she looked tall. 

[Hiram]

Righty ho then...

I have no idea how to size this lady - way above my skill level.

[Margaret]

Before I reply, I’m curious as how you arrived at 32F. Show me your working, as the class teacher might say - and I’ll give you my assessment.

Do I get and extra mark for getting my name right?

If the cup is a hemi-ellipsoid, its volume is given by the formula: where a, b and c are the three semi-axes of the hemi-ellipsoid, and cw, cd and wl are respectively the cup width, the cup depth and the length of the wire. ^[1]

Ref: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bra_size

Sorry. Haven’t been able to get logged on for a few days because of the “authentication” issue. Again.

Anyway - I like your working, but I was meaning more what led you to arrive at that size!

I think she’s more a 28E, her boobs are quite small, and so is her frame (despite being tall), so she’s in the low back/low cup range.