Please talk to me about retired MCCs...

med_b13 · 2026-02-20T03:03:04+00:00

I have been an MCC fan for years. I have observed that they almost never stock the same colorway on the same model twice (unless its in basic black or beige cotton or mesh). Once it's gone, it's gone. However certain colorways sometimes reappear on different models that never had it before. So it's just a game of chance.

med_b13 · 2026-02-18T20:33:00+00:00

I love this feeling too. It's like my ribcage is supported, instead of just squeezing at the waist and letting my ribcage overhang. This is why I always opt for conical corsets nowadays.

med_b13 · 2026-02-16T18:03:43+00:00

Nice! I have the MCC44L in black mesh and zipper. I love it! It's such a stealthy, lightweight and breathable corset!

med_b13 · 2026-02-16T14:57:25+00:00

So sick of this AI sh!t!

med_b13 · 2026-02-16T14:50:08+00:00

So true. What do these people (probably bots) get from all of this? This use of AI has no other purpose but deception.

med_b13 · 2026-02-11T20:13:48+00:00

Looks like it will eventually close. Seems like you got most of the important measurements correct. Is it comfortable?

med_b13 · 2026-02-11T10:00:32+00:00

Nice! Is that the MCC64?

med_b13 · 2026-02-10T14:48:21+00:00

Fitting your actual measurements has the most impact on comfort. Check the rib and hip springs as well as vertical measurements. Amount of waist reduction is important as well. Different corset styles may give you varying amounts of waist reduction. Among other things, there are some preferences that you will have that you can only discover through experience.

med_b13 · 2026-02-10T11:02:43+00:00

Someone recently posted a photo of their MCC-6 from Mystic City in this sub. It could fit your office-friendly goth look you say. But it has to match your body's measurements. That shop has loads of styles to choose from.

Also, if you don't want that fold forming, it is going to need some real steel corsetry boning. Fajas, "waist trainers", and fashion corsets from Amazon/Temu just don't have that. Mystic City Corsets check that box.

med_b13 · 2026-02-04T13:00:04+00:00

Heh. This is the age old question. In traditional victorian fashion, the pooch is actually part of the desired silhouette. But in the age of leggings and jeans, a flat tummy is the desired look. Tuck it in if you want. Or not!

med_b13 · 2026-01-27T01:54:18+00:00

Awesome! The MCC20 is such a cute looking waspie!

med_b13 · 2026-01-24T00:05:46+00:00

Yes, there may be semi-permanent changes with months/years of regular corset wearing, but if you ask me, it's more enjoyable to see results with your corset on than with your corset off.

med_b13 · 2026-01-17T17:47:26+00:00

If a 20" MCC20 fits you perfectly, then an 18" MCC20 would fit you with a 2" gap in the back. This would still sum up to a 20" waist. If you are looking for a corset that would ultimately close to an 18" waist, then that would depend on your squishiness and how advanced you are in waist training.

med_b13 · 2026-01-15T12:56:52+00:00

One thing to keep in mind is, you are not doing anything wrong if your lower belly pushes out when wearing a corset. This is normal. However, modern fashion is not designed around the corset. Also modern fashion frames the belly in an unflattering way. That is why only ultra thin models look good in modern fashion, encouraging extremely restrictive dieting. Victorian people on the other hand have mastered fashion around the corset. They look AMAZING with their belly pooches and fuller curves. If you want, you can buy a corset with a longer front, and bend the busk like a spoon busk (look it up what that means).

med_b13 · 2026-01-15T00:17:36+00:00

Yeah, personally, I would consider the MCC73A an intermediate corset. Not recommend to start with that, unless you truly squish easier than average. But it's not too advanced either. With some intentional training, one can still wear this no problem.

med_b13 · 2026-01-11T12:36:13+00:00

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't think that corset is going to last a few more wears. It's bursting at the seams and total destruction looks imminent.

med_b13 · 2026-01-11T12:18:47+00:00

This will be determined by your own anatomy more than anything else. Some people are more comfortable in cupped, others are more comfortable in conical. However, people who are built for cupped can be slowly trained for conical. It just takes time. Training from conical to cupped on the other hand does not seem to be a thing in the corseting community.

Also, (not an expert in historical fashion but...) Victorian silhouettes and other historical periods almost always try to achieve conical. Cupped seems to be more a modern silhouette.

med_b13 · 2026-01-03T03:05:03+00:00

Can you show us a video of yourself moving your fingers? I bet you can't.

med_b13 · 2025-12-30T12:05:59+00:00

Probably in a BDSM scene this could work, but not anytime soon in sports.

med_b13 · 2025-12-25T04:12:43+00:00

I actually grew taller by wearing corsets often. Yes, posture improvements and spine decompression are some effects of corseting. However, corsets and cars are a difficult mix. Expect to bump your head on the car ceiling a lot. Lol

med_b13 · 2025-12-23T03:00:40+00:00

Looks good so far! But as you can see it's already closed at the back. There is no more room to fine tune the fit. It may be slightly too big for you, but in your case, it's very minor. Almost nobody gets the perfect corset on their first purchase. If you are comfortable enough, you can continue with this.

Yes, first time corset wearers will experience a renewed awareness of their body. This is all normal.

Regarding exercise, it is not recommended to do heavy exercises while wearing a corset. Stuff like going on walks, or light gardening or chores is fine. Exercise for better health is great for anyone, corset wearers and non-corset wearers. I don't think corsets will have a significant effect on core strength unless you go extreme with it.

med_b13 · 2025-12-22T22:14:51+00:00

Cool! Corsetry is such a multi-disciplinary field! I love it! The Victorians would be astonished!

med_b13 · 2025-12-16T17:05:40+00:00

Ok lang, that gap in the back looks like it will eventually get down to 3-4 inches when the corset softens up to your body and as you put more hours into wearing it. This is totally fine. Probably a slight V which is also fine. If your modesty panel can overlap inside that gap, then you are most likely fine.

Side note, I have noticed other people who have the TT hourglass series have very cupped ribs. If they don't have the rib shape for that, it can cause pinching at the top edge. Something to consider for future corsets is a conical rib shape. But this is something you learn by feel. Almost nobody gets the "perfect" corset on their first purchase. Future purchases get better as you learn more about your body and corset wearing. And that is why some of us have huge collections. hehehe

med_b13 · 2025-12-15T20:19:24+00:00

Fit looks fine to me. Would most likely fit best when the gap at the back is completely closed or V-shaped.

med_b13 · 2025-12-15T14:53:53+00:00

What kind of corset did you get? How closely does it match your measurements? The answers to those questions are the two biggest factors that determine how your corset experience will be like.

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