However, this beautiful S-shape of the edwardian times can only be achieved
by such a corset...
It can be faked to some extent by pooching out the front of the bodice or
shirtwaist, and adding a little fullness to the back of a straight-front
skirt. This enhancement seems to have been done in the period, in addition
to the use of the straight-front corset.
I've found that one's , uhm "natural enhancements" can aid extensively in
creating the S-curve - I recently was shown a photo of myself taken at SIT
weekend in full Edwardian dress, where I know I am not wearing my corset (I
was running late and had to come down the hill by bicycle) but you would
never know it from my stance - forward thrust bustline and backward thrust
behind - all from the dress, petticoat, shoes and natural build. So it makes
sense that design elements can help fake the look, but will not be as
effective as a proper corset.
Kelly Dorman
Backward Glances
www.backwardglances.net (new purses recently added, hatpins following
shortly!)
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