# Should I wear my corset to class tomorrow? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 6, 2005, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323 "2005-12-06T07:33:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TV\_time](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f17d59/32.png) [@TV\_time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TV_time)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/21 "2005-12-06T17:59:03Z")
> [@sniperfang](#): > > Pretty hot, Giant Spongess! 😉 > If only more women wore stuff like that, there’d be less strife and war… Yes, but a lot more people would be bumping into stuff since they weren’t watching where they were going. Seriously, how important is the class to you? You do know that you will be a disruption. I mean, that’s a given. Instructors do not like disruptions, even attractive disruptions as you are sure to be. So if you have a lock on an “A” or an “F” definitely go for it. If not, think about it. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/22 "2005-12-06T18:11:33Z")
Of corset you should. ---
**Author:** ![Giant\_Spongess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/23 "2005-12-06T21:51:37Z")
Eh, I ended up not wearing it because I can’t breathe because it’s ass-raping cold here. I’ve been using my inhalor just so I can go outside without having an asthma attack, so restricting my already limited breathing didn’t seem like a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/24 "2005-12-06T22:08:01Z")
You’re not supposed to have it so tight you can’t breathe. You should only lace it so it feels snug, but not tight. THEN, over time, as you get used to it, then you can tighten it more. ---
**Author:** ![Giant\_Spongess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/25 "2005-12-06T22:15:01Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > You’re not supposed to have it so tight you can’t breathe. You should only lace it so it feels snug, but not tight. THEN, over time, as you get used to it, then you can tighten it more. Oh, I know that, but even loosely laced it prevents my ribcage from expanding fully. ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/26 "2005-12-06T22:48:30Z")
Hey uhh… you should wear it to my classes. At the very least, I’d go to class more consistently. 😃 But yeah, in terms of things to wear with a corsette, I would imagine just a long-sleeved button up shirt worn over it unbuttoned would be fine, maybe with a fashionable scarf and a pair of slacks or a long skirt (not enough girls wear long skirts anymore). ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/27 "2005-12-07T14:36:39Z")
Where’d you find whale baleen? Do they stock that at Target? ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/28 "2005-12-07T15:48:08Z")
Corset Construction 101: 1. First, catch a whale… ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/29 "2005-12-07T15:54:39Z")
> [@Rysdad](#): > > Corset Construction 101: > > 1. First, catch a whale… Ah, so Ahab wasn’t exorcising personal demons… he just wanted to look fabulous at the Sea Captain’s Annual Cotillion. ---
**Author:** ![Giant\_Spongess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/30 "2005-12-07T19:31:58Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Where’d you find whale baleen? Do they stock that at Target? The internet is a wonderful place. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/31 "2005-12-07T20:24:45Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > The internet is a wonderful place. Sure, as far as selection goes. But when it comes to ambienence, I’m sticking to my local Whale-Hut. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/32 "2005-12-07T22:04:06Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > [Okay, okay.](http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/Picture_87.jpg) As you can see, it’s not exactly…umm…academically suited. Sure it is! And me? I’m your willing student… ---
**Author:** ![robertliguori](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@robertliguori](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robertliguori)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/33 "2005-12-08T01:46:42Z")
Sigh. This is the internet. What response do you expect when you ask “Do you think I should wear this piece of black leather fetish gear?” Well, you’ll get people who say topless is better, of course, but my point still stands. And yes, I think you should wear it. On the other hand, I’m the person who gave my final speech in Public Speaking thanking my dark lord Satan for my success in this class, so I’m probably not the best judge of social mores. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/34 "2005-12-08T03:00:41Z")
Nice corset. Is it generic goth, or is it some particular time period? I can’t tell from the pic. Personally, I like Tudar and Georgian period corsets. They give you damn good cleavage and don’t restrict your waist and ribcage much. Very comfy. Not as goth as Victorian ones, though. ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/35 "2005-12-08T04:53:17Z")
Ooh, I’m glad you posted the picture. That is very, very nice. Ladylike and wicked, all at once. I’m envious of your corset! ---
**Author:** ![Giant\_Spongess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/36 "2005-12-08T06:06:02Z")
> [@Lissla Lissar](#): > > Nice corset. Is it generic goth, or is it some particular time period? I can’t tell from the pic. > > Personally, I like Tudar and Georgian period corsets. They give you damn good cleavage and don’t restrict your waist and ribcage much. Very comfy. Not as goth as Victorian ones, though. Well, it’s based on a Victorian design–very heavy on the hourglass shape–but of course, it is made out of leather. So, um, both? ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/37 "2005-12-08T16:59:42Z")
The google ads are for whale-watching. Nice construction. A Victorian chemise type top would be nice under it, if you wanted to wear it in a non-all-gothed-up situation. It would be period (sort of) too. Where did you get the steel front fasteners? ---
**Author:** ![Seven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2005, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323/38 "2005-12-10T07:39:51Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > [Okay, okay.](http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/Picture_87.jpg) As you can see, it’s not exactly…umm…academically suited. (sorry it took time to reply) I was just kidding on the pictures bit. You made that? It looks like you did a wonderful job. Well done. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-corset-to-class-tomorrow/334323.md?page=1)