corset/leather question

[wouch.livejournal.com]

I have a similar corset as the pix. But, with higher polish and more dramatic waist. I've had it a while for clubbing/halloween/parades/Burning Man. I'd like to incorporate it to my EGL-dom since I invested a good chunk on it, but it seems too harsh and sexy. I mean, the reason I love EGL is the innocence and cuteness of it all. So beautiful and subtle, y'know?

Be honest! Cause I'm having reservations about it myself...
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What's the proper EGL way for this? Any suggestions?

Comments

[ubercookie.livejournal.com]

Corsets rule ^___^

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[wouch.livejournal.com]

But I tried it on with a big poofy skirt and frilly blouse

...and it looks like I'm trying too hard to be 'sexy doll' or something. I kind of hated the effect. Maybe I should just get over it.

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[ubercookie.livejournal.com]

I did it too.. with an apron aswell, a bonet and a short sleaved poofy frill blouse.. it looks like doll ness ^__^

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[wouch.livejournal.com]

I'll try again...
Though I can't wear bonnets because I have buzz-cut hair.
But the idea is to pile on the EGL so the corset is less noticeable?

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[ubercookie.livejournal.com]

I am not really EGL ish.. more of like a fuse between H.Naoto/EGA/Neo Gothic.. though, it looks good!

[lemonish.livejournal.com]

There are lots of corset outfits in my alice addict artbook, which is mostly full of egl fashion. I think they definitely can be worked into egl, but I think corsets fit into ega a bit better. just my opinion though. ^_^

[lady-vader.livejournal.com]

such corsets are not EGL by far. Out from the bibles it may be more suitable with neogoth style.

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[wouch.livejournal.com]

I suspected so. I love my corset and I love neogothic.
But these days EGL is my idea of perfection.
Well, the bibles tells me so.

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[atelier-alice.livejournal.com]

It could definately be at least EGA, though, but i think it has the possibility to be EGL. There are leather corsets on the Moi-meme-moitie (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/moi-meme-moitie/) site in the EGA section, and i know there used to be leather waist cinchers in the EGL section. When worn over a white blouse, it could look quite elegant if you think more Moi-meme-moitie style and maybe not as much Baby the Stars Shine Bright or Victorian Maiden.

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[lady-vader.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes.

Ok I have to admit that some sort of bodice/light corset made of matte leather is quite moi-meme. But not tight corsets only worn as bodice, you know.

But on the other hand, shiny leather/pvc corsets are NOT EGL. Especially not worn tightly. You know, I love corsets but not combined with EGL.

NeoGothic on the other hand, is ok with shiny pvc garments. ^^

[miyu-sakura.livejournal.com]

I think corseys can be used in EGL, GL< and EGA outfits as well, but as always, the piece should fit with the theme. For a more gothic look, a leather corset would be perfect, while a sweeter lolita might chose something with a patterned fabric.

I don't really think that leather with a high gloss or PVC fit into the stric definitions of GL and EGL, but of course, if you are going out clubbing, you can combine them for your own style of lolita.

[uglylittlewhore.livejournal.com]

P'shaw. I think it would look utterly fabulous. I'm imagining it with a short, full, smooth-lined skirt in a matte black fabric, a high-collared white blouse, black lace tights, and glossy black platform Mary Janes or boots. Mmmm, sexy Mana style. :P

corsets with EGL

[aitreni.livejournal.com]

I finally saw the picture! ^^ I think that corset could work if you were careful about it, but you may be going about it the wrong way.

Corset style *can* be worn with EGL, *if* you mean Elegant Gothic Lolita the way Mana means it and not as a catch-all for Lolita/Gothic Lolita. Elegant Gothic Lolita (Moitie-style) is NOT very innocent or cute so you can incorporate some more mature elements into the style.

But having said that, the way it's usually done is by making the "corset" look more like a high waistband than a real corset, and keeping the body silhouette relatively slim instead of exaggerating the curves. A better name for Moitie "corsets" is "wide belt" because they have NO cinching power. And their starting size is so big that I've never been able to buy one (although I would really like to) because I cannot lace them small enough to stop them being *loose and floppy*. They're not meant to pull the waist in; the skirts they're worn with flare, but are not poufy; and the blouses fit closely enough that they don't puff out the bust. So although you might see the lace-up thing on the waist and automatically think "curves!", in fact the bust/waist/hip ratio with this look is somewhat less than in many normal Lolita poufy-skirt styles.

I have a skirt corset that verges on EGL-ness from Excentrique. (I posted a picture in a post here (http://www.livejournal.com/community/egl/643572.html) not too long ago) The silhouette *looks* really curvy in pictures but I do next to nothing to enhance the curves. I wear it with drawers (for modesty) but no petticoat to keep the skirt from being too exaggerated, and the corset itself only cinches 1 inch tighter than my natural waist. If I wore a petticoat and puffy shirt, and tightened the corset more than that (assuming I could), it would be like a can-can dancer. ^^;

Anyway, this got really long so I'll just say...
If you wear a tight corset, minimize the skirt poufiness.
If you want to wear poufy skirts, either don't wear a corset or wear it loosely.
(and if the corset has boob cups, forget it... ^^)

Re: corsets with EGL

[chuppie.livejournal.com]

boob cups LOL, that's what i call them too

[heavenztearz.livejournal.com]

I would say corsets can be EGL, but I wouldn't wear a leather one with an EGL outfit. I dont know why, but it wouldn't seem right. Try it with neogoth or industrial lolita, maybe?

If you want to wear one with Gothic lolita (not EGL) maybe wear a corset that has some frills at the bottom (like this: http://www.le-ciela.com/page/ab-shop-dress-5.html or this: http://www.le-ciela.com/page/ab-shop-dress-4.html) over a skirt. Overbust corsets tend to work best with most lolita outfits because underbust corsets make you look like a barmaid/cancan dancer.

(Can you tell I'm in awe of Antique Beast right now? I love those corsets!)

(Of course, you can just ignore my advice. I don't mind, I'm not good at giving advice anyway.)