Ballet & Corset training diary.

Anita C. · 9th January 2004, 14:49

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Jeff inquired if I'd keep a diary regarding my recent journey with Ballet training and my decission to attempt to re-shape my body through excercise & corsettry.

My fascination with Ballets has been heightened by the Forum meking me to decide to take the plunge and commit to going as far as I can. I set limits: No driving-ever and no going out in public until/if I attain a level of proficiency and can wear them for more than 3 hours.

Is wearing them a turn on? Only when I'm seated! Seriously-it does have an aura of eroticism attached although right now it's rising to the challenge that is primary.

Here goes!

My first day in my knee high ballets presented challenges. While fascinated, I tried to proceed logically. I knew a walker would be helpful and had one hanging on the wall in the basement.

First I wore them just to stretch the muscles and acclamate myself to the position. This went on for about 3 days wearing them in the evenings for about 5-7 hours and as long as I could on the weekend. I tried to wear them to bed once and couldn't get to sleep, scratch that idea. in the second week I could stand with the walkers assistance for short periods.

Being on the toes necessitates an entirely different approach to walking. You don't have the toes to hinge upon or to push off with. Interesting, this!

I experienced some tenderness in my toes and went to a dance supply store and acquired some small, gell "pillows' to put in the toebox. This really helped.

Week two I found I could take a few steps WITH the walker. I am working on extending the amount of steps I take as my proficiency allows.

That's where I'm at with the ballets.

THE CORSET . . .

I have two corsets and plan upon rotating them daily so as to avoid chaffing and material wear problems. I'll probably purchase 3 more.

The plan is to wear them daily for as long as is possible and this includes
sleeping in the corset. I re-tighten the corset ten minutes after I first put it on and try to re-tighten it every 4-6 hours using the restroom when I'm working. On the weekends I have had Sam help because she can tighten the corset easier than I. So far It's working out to about 22-23 hours a day with bathing and exercise being my only time off.

They are virtually undetectable under my daywear which is wonderful. In the evening I can still function singing and doing comedy with no real problems thus far.

No discernable physical changes thus far but it hasn't been a week as yet
I will share that wearing a corset with heel makes you walk VERY DIFFERENTLY! You tend to sashay because that's the only way you can walk!

What else? I drink 10-8ounce glasses of water daily. I used to drink more but this proved a bit impractical with what I go through just to relieve myself with removal of the pantyhose, undies (thong if anybody's interested), skirt/dress etc. I eat much less but always have breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I'll keep you posted.

Ciao!

Anita

cinthy · 9th January 2004, 18:38

I will follow your experiences from closeby, because i would also like to master what you're trying to accomplish... good luck you are very brave

Francis · 9th January 2004, 21:20

Very good luck on your endeavour!

May your chronicles last longer than mine did!

chris100575 · 10th January 2004, 00:41

Thanks for sharing with us Anita, I'll be reading with interest especially your experiences with the ballets as I'm saving for a pair myself. I know a dance supply shop, and will be getting some toe cushions.

Although I rarely wear it, I have a corset too, so I know what you mean about walking differently when wearing it with heels! Although reshaping my body was not an interest of mine, I wish you well with it.

Please keep us posted with how you're getting on.

Chris :)

JeffM · 10th January 2004, 02:05

Hi Anita
I am glad you though it a good idea. It will be a benefit to others who are curious about seeing how “easy it is for you” as well an insight to what corseting in particular is about and the same to some extent about wearing ballet heels.

You mentioned in your post about going full time corseting, that you intended to go down to a 24 inch waist. I get the impression from this post that you are already there because you lace your corset closed over a period of hours.

If that is correct do you intend going to a smaller waist size with your next 3 corsets?

Could you let us know what size you are now and what you lace to on a weekly basis so we can see your progress?

With your corset being virtually undetectable under your day clothes are we to assume you have not had any comments from co-workers?

I am sure that answers to questions like these would be of interest for our members, just like the answers to similar questions around high heels.

Jeff

JeffM · 10th January 2004, 02:10

Cinthy said

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I will follow your experiences from closeby, because i would also like to master what you're trying to accomplish...

Cinthy do you mean just the ballet heels or the corset or both?

Jeff

Anita C. · 10th January 2004, 10:15

My current uncorseted measurements are: Bust: 36DD, Waist: 27.5", Hips: 35".

My corsets are about 3" from being closed when laced . . . unless Sam
"helps" - then it's about 2"

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I've ordered 3 new corsets that will be 3" smaller than my current ones and I'm not letting Sam get her hands on 'em . . . for a while.

I notice that when I first unlace them I have to go "#2" R-E-A-L bad & FAST!

Under my current wardrobe the corsets DO make a difference in fit and I'm having a few things altered.

Tonight I tried my Ballets for about 3 hours and can walk across the room without the walker. It's still a bit awkward but progress nonetheless.

Ciao!
Anita

Anita C. · 10th January 2004, 16:19

I read that back in the 50s & 60s some models & Hollywood types actually had a rip removed surgically to give them the desired figure. Sounds like a bit much from my viewpoint.

Note if you will that this observation takes place from someone who has been in a corset for the last 3 days and has been wearing knee-high ballet boots and jet-black seamed (why not!) pantyhose since I got up . . .

Last night my ribs became a bit sore. I was warned about this happening. Normal. So I got up, took some potassium and B complex and moved around a bit & the soreness subsided.

I am also putting moisturizer on my boobs, arms, legs & shoulders because it has been so-o-o-o dry of late. Nice side effect is my skin is so soft.

I also got out an old pair of shoulder length gloves. I'm wearing them after I moisturize. This has helped the skin on my arms & hands during past dry spells. I went in to the kitchen to fix breakfast and caught a glimpse of me on the mirror . . . GAD. :o WHAT a VISUAL! Black Corset, Gloves, Ballets, hose & heels. Now all I need is a whip and some poor terriffied, submissive - on his knees - all tied up & with a red ballgag in his snivelling, whimperring little mouth as I dig the steel Stiletto heel tip from the ballets into his nipple revelling as he writhes in the exquiset pain of the moment . . .

EASY AUNTIE ANITA! Save that for the XXX rated version.

Back on Planet Earth I had my breakfast then went out to the recliner to watch the tube for a bit.

I sometimes search for rationalle behind what I'm doing and have concluded that, as with all passions, there really is none and while being demanding

it's still kinda fun at this point.

Is there an alterrior motive besides my figure goals to wearing a corset pretty much every waking hour? I like to think it's for getting a Barbie-doll figure but also wonder if there has become more to it than that. And what is the next goal going to be when my current goal of a 24" uncorseted waist is attained? 22"? 20"??18"?? And what about when I CAN walk around in the ballets without looking awkward/clumsey? Will the weight of my boobs make it difficult to stand upright as I get older???

I sometimes think too much.

OY! Time for a foot break!

Funny - after wearing Ballets going to my daily wear 5.5" heels seems almost like wearing flats. Go figure!

Ciao,
Anita

J-Nation · 10th January 2004, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Anita C.

I read that back in the 50s & 60s some models & Hollywood types actually had a rip removed surgically to give them the desired figure. Sounds like a bit much from my viewpoint.

There were persistent rumours that Cher had a rib removed though she strongly denies it and says it's impossible to do.
Emma

JeffM · 11th January 2004, 04:52

And Kathy Jung from Boston is supposed to have a had ribs removed though she has never admitted to it and her husband I believe is a surgeon. Kathy is in the Guiness Book of Records as having the smallest waist of 14 inches, she started lacing when she was 49.
Not bad eh?

Jeff