I've been eyeing women's steampunk corsets for a long time now - they are incredibly beautiful! All this combination of leather, brass elements, lacing, contrasting fabrics like velvet or thick cotton, looks simply stunning. But I'm wondering if there's any point in buying a corset if you don't plan to participate in themed photo shoots or festivals? Is it possible to somehow adapt a steampunk corset for everyday wear? Maybe some of you have already tried it? I really don't want it to gather dust in the closet, but it's not a cheap thing.
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I once bought a steampunk corset with brass hooks and leather-like inserts, and, oddly enough, I usually wear it over a simple dress. It looks modest, but has character.
I got my first women's steampunk corsets about six years ago — I ordered it from a craftsman from Novosibirsk through a craftsman's fair. Honestly, I thought I'd wear it once or twice for a photo shoot and forget about it. But everything turned out differently. If you choose the right model and don't chase hyper-tightening, you can wear a corset quite comfortably in life. Especially if you take it under the chest — such models are easier to fit into an everyday look. For example, I often combine it with shirts and fluffy skirts, especially in autumn or spring, when it's not hot. I have one corset made of thick dark green cotton with bronze buckles and decorative gears on the side. It's not too fancy, but it immediately makes any look more interesting. I put it on over a black turtleneck or even a regular T-shirt — and it already seems like you're going not just to work, but to a steam airship. As for practice, the main thing is not to take corsets with hard metal inserts if you plan to wear them for a long time. I had one of those - it looked cool, but it was impossible to wear for more than two hours. Now I prefer soft frames and half-corsets. And also - choose breathable fabrics. If the corset is made of synthetics, it will be hell in the summer. But if it is cotton, linen or even denim with decorative leather - it is a completely different matter.