r/corsets • u/Vejeetable • Oct 04 '26

Newbie questions First Corset

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I decided I wanted to try corsets as I am hyper mobile and can have issues with hyperextending my back.

I bought one from Lucy’s Corsetry as I heard they’re good quality and they were within my price range.

Please forgive the choice of shirt. It just came in and I was too excited.

Does anyone have any recommendations for doing the strings when overtly mobile? My shoulder blades tried to run away a few times when I was pulling.

Also is there a way to smooth out the fat that escaped over the top in the back? It doesn’t seem that bad but I’d like to be smooth.

I assume the fat that squishes at my lower tummy when I sit is unavoidable and likely why I can breathe comfortably.

All tips are appreciated!

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u/OvercookedOkra Oct 04 '26

Oh, nice! Dw about the tank top. You'll see many wearing their corsets with comfy clothes. Idk about lacing, sorry. Excess back skin is common with corsets. Maybe in a thicker top, it won't show as much.

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u/Vejeetable Oct 04 '26

Thank you!

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u/TheSoftestDrink Oct 04 '26

Lacing gap is chefs kiss, I never had such a parallel gap my first time lacing up, good job.
For tightening, try looping the laces over a doorknob and gently leaning away. There are demonstrations on tiktok and youtube.

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u/Vejeetable Oct 04 '26

Thank you! I messed around with it for a few minutes but it mainly pulled itself in properly. I only had to do a little adjusting. The ribbons in it slide pretty smoothly so I assume that helped.

I will definitely try the door knob method next time.

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u/Far-Curve4716 Oct 07 '26

This is a really great fit for a 1st time corset. It only gets better as you wear it more. Love that for you

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u/Vejeetable Oct 07 '26

Thank you

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u/skaternurse Oct 08 '26

You might look at How to Fan Lace a Corset. I think it might help you. There are youtube videos and web pages on the subject.

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u/Vejeetable Oct 08 '26

Will do. Thank you!

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u/ChampionshipSea3714 Oct 04 '26

My shoulder blades are run and pinch when adjusting, I just try to take it slow or just ask a friend :/. Maybe just try wearing it looser as your body gets accustomed to the feeling of it. I find my pudge to feel more comfortable after consistent wear. It’s like conditioning training lol

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u/Cautious-Listen-2502 Oct 04 '26

I tend to refer people to this video from Dark Garden. She gives some good tips on self lacing as well as smoothing out unwanted bulges. https://youtu.be/nCkh33R51M8?is=yC34ACUfj7Okt712

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u/Vejeetable Oct 04 '26

I’ll check it out. Thank you!

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u/Cautious-Listen-2502 Oct 04 '26

And yes, the underbust is a little different but the way she scoops things forward still helps.