Hello,
I too have that tummy area problem but have used a tabbed corset for
many years but never lace it all the way up the back. Tabs come over the
hip area slightly and when I am being laced, I ask someone to start at
waist not bottom of corset, and I .never close the corset all the way ( I
like to breath ) unless some deft gentleman who my be assisting with the
chore manages to lace it tighter than usual and gets the back closer
together...you might find your tummy area won't poof so much when sitting
and the more open back of the corset lets you back stay cooler and who is
seeing it...only you know ....with areas such as VA, MD and PA, high
humidity is quite an issue and then so is Wisconsin area...we just want to
look the part...we are not really needing to be size 4-5 waists and 5'
frames (unless that is what you are)..lets not forget that people have
changed in our frame build since the 1500-1600's.
By the way, I wear this same corset for Renn Clothing, Victorian and now my
Colonial. My corset fits nicely and why fool with another style that might
not be as comfortable...The corset is really intended to give a smooth
appearance is it not?
Enough input from a size 20, nearing 60's lady in Va.
Ladye Paige
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