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I know it's been heavily discussed in the waist reduction thread, but I figured with that much talk, corsets should have their own thread here.
You can post your pictures and corset training progress here, links on corset training, questions or comments, anything!

For those who have heard many bad things about the dangers of corset training, it is actually very safe if done properly. It should never cause breathing problems and will not cause broken ribs. This is a great article written by a tightlacer that debunks all kinds of corset training myths (thanks to mochaccino for finding this article; I can't find any of the other good ones I've looked at before or I'd list those as well :/ ).

Yes, corset training WILL become semi-permanent over time (meaning you will have to wear your corset a few times a week to keep up with your waist size), and it WILL reshape your ribs over time. Therefore, it is NOT suggested for anyone under 18 years old. Those looking into corset training, it is a big lifestyle change, and you should really research it a lot before finally deciding to start into it. However, corsets are probably one of the best ways to reshape your waist to achieve a more curvy, feminine form, and also provide amazing back support to help alleviate back pain and give you better posture. Personally, it has done wonders for my scoliosis already.

I'll be periodically updating my corset progress here, with pictures. My goal is to reach and maintain a 23" waist through corset training, and I hope to be at that point as early as next summer. I'm starting just under a 26" waist.

Above is my waist naturally, and with the corset on. I LOVE the shape the corset gives me. I can pull the corset in to 26" so far, so my measurement under the corset is around 24-23". The corset is 20", so it'll be a while before I can pull it completely shut, but I'm making progress pretty quickly, so maybe I'll be there before I know it. ;P

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to hide the corset under clothes if I didn't want to wear it on top, as women commonly complain about that, but it actually hides surprisingly well! I usually wear semi-tight clothes, and you can't tell that I'm wearing it at all, besides the little string that might hang out of the bottom of my shirt (which, if I honestly cared, I'd just tie it so it doesn't hang out).

This corset already feels like a second skin! I hate to have to take it off! I can't wait to measure 25" for the first time, it will be such an achievement to me! This is my first corset, so I bought an off-the-rack Punk69 corset off eBay, but I may look into a custom-made corset for my next one, since I don't plan on needing a smaller size after my next one. ;P We'll see!