costuming question for ladies!

I found a good one at corset story for about $40. My whole thing is that I've never worn one before and before I spend a chunk of money on one that I may or may not like, I'd rather spend a few dollars on one of not so amazing quality (without steel boning and such) and get used to wearing one first. I really appreciate your help, thank you so much!

My main corsets come from Damsel, and I love 'em. They're quite durable. Another place is SŪSŌ Fashions, at susofashions.com. The seller has good prices, and nice foundation pieces too! I've even gotten a great winter cloak from that site. Hope it helps!

One company I can personally recommend, but with caveats, is Mayfaire Moon. Their work is fantastic, and they prefer to measure you in person to make sure they get your dimensions -perfect.

THAT said, they are expensive! A few to several hundred dollars. Top notch materials and craftsmanship, but you pay for what you get!

Also, they are very slow to deliver. They've a large backlog of orders at all times, and work slowly through them. Expect three to seven months time between measurement and delivery.

They will take payment plans, though! Which is ideal for people on a budget. Given at least a four month schedule, you could set aside 100$ a month for a simpler corset and be set.

Not ideal for most people, but if you want something that stands apart, they are well-loved-by people who can afford it!