In a message dated 5/22/2006 10:42:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I  already have this problem on my existing 1830s corset when I 
bend over to  tie my shoe or cook.



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Put your shoes on first...then the corset. ...:-P
 
 
Ok ok, I'm teasing. But remember, many corset wearers, in their period, had  
a fleet of servants. [There's a wonderful scene in "Little Dorrit" where, 
after  having been in Debtor's Prison, but now out and with a fortune, Mr. 
Dorrit's  coffee is cold. Amy, his daughter born in the prison and only knowing 
that  
life, picks up the tray to get more. "No no no!" says Mr. Dorrit, "Call 
someone!  It is highly improper to do the servants work for them and make them 
feel 
we can  dispense with any of their services at any time." ]
 
Anyway, corsets restrict movement. As for sitting, it shouldn't bother you  
if you sit up straight. Ladies often just perch on the edge of the  chair.
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