Daily Corset

So, how long has it been? Oh wow! A whole month now with my new corset, and I'm still loving wearing it. It is now fully closed, which is a problem I'll come to later, but it still a gorgeous feeling to have it wrapped around my waist, holding me so tight and shaping my body and my mind. I'm now basically wearing it daily - sometimes I'll have day off, and, strangely, I wear it less at weekends. Probably because I'm usually off doing things which don't really work with a corset such as swimming etc. but during the week its on as much as possible.

Yesterday was a good example of a typical day. Arrived in the office - I cycle in, so can't really put it on until I get there. Laced it up on me, fairly tight. An hour later, popped back into the ladies room, and pulled it even tighter, as tight as possible. It does a strange thing when fully laced - the two solid flat steel bones at the back come together and form a very rigid support all down my back, and the corset suddenly becomes even more un-yielding. So, mid-morning, and I'm as tight as can be. It is only about half an inch to an inch more than before, but it really makes a difference.

Lunchtime, out for a walk so I'm not sitting all day - yesterday I wandered up to Camden Town, a short tube ride away from the office, and went browsing... looking for a petticoat at the moment, and saw a nice one by Hell Bunny, which I might get. Fairy Goth Mother also has a similar one too, so maybe that one also. But it was fun to browse - some gorgeous Lolita style dresses too.

Back in the office, and by mid afternoon, things around the waist were starting to feel quite tired - I was feeling the constriction quite hard, more aware of the metal bones which were holding me, pressing on my ribs and hips. I could almost feel the individual metal supports on my tummy.

But it was a good feeling - mildly uncomfortable, but a good reminder to myself that corseting my waist isn't always a wonderfully lovely experience, and there will be times which aren't as comfy as others, where I'll wonder to myself why am I doing this. A quick glance at my tummy or a stroke of my waist quickly reminds me why, and by the end of the afternoon, while still a lil bit achy, I'm my normal reluctant self to take it off for the journey home.

Next week, I'm going to have to start planning for my new corset. I absolutely adore this one, and am so glad I got it, however it is just a little too big. I think I was too timid when being fitted for it and the lady said "is it tight enough?" I've also lost a bit more weight since then too, which can't be helped.

There will be those who will think that I should go in and demand a refund, but really, I think its wonderful, and wouldn't be without it. I can wear it over things too, which will increase its tightness, so I have by no means wasted the money to buy it.

However, it does mean that I do need to get another one. My dilemma is whether to get the same style, or go with something different. I really do fancy another Puimond: even though they are quite pricy the shape and fit they are is so wonderful, and will help me achieve even tighter lacing. So I'm in saving mode now, which means petticoats and overbust corsets are on hold for the moment. I think not getting the overbust just yet is the biggest disappointment I think. But my daily corseting is more important than the occasional wear the overbust would get.

I'll definitely get a different colour - I adore the pink, but I'm just not the sort of girl who likes to get the same thing twice. Maybe a dark pink, or a purple?

Hopefully by Christmas I'll be able to order - it still does take a couple of months to come, but then, I'm a patient Dolly. I just hope the courier doesn't lose it again this time

xoxo

CazaDolly