Wearing a Corset?

I bought a leather corset a while back for a Halloween costume, but I'd like to wear it out sometime.

Leather Corset

I don't want to wear it alone (chubby arms), and was thinking about wearing it with a blouse or shirt underneath. Anyone have any ideas?

I's say something along the style lines of this would look nice.

white shirts look fab under black corsets. or a lace shirt or a comfy kinda rockabillyesque top or a mini cape or shrug. or over a dress!¬

And... I also love the look of gypsy styled flounsy tops under them. Big ruffle cuffs & around the shoulders. I like it hanging off the shoulders too and or not. Looks good with pants, skirt or short shorts. Nice too if there's some shirt hanging out from beneath to form sort of a ruffle. Or not. Beautiful corset La Diva Carlotta! It'll look lovely on you what ever you chose to wear with!

Thanks for the fabulous advice, gals. I'm going out tomorrow nite for a friend's birthday and I'd really love to wear the corset. I guess I'll be doing a little shopping today during my lunch break.

^^ Shopping... well, can't be avoided! I'd skip out and go with you if I wasn't, oh, 600 miles away. I could use a little retail therapy.

Get yourself a poet shirt!

RedAngel wrote:

^^ Shopping... well, can't be avoided! I'd skip out and go with you if I wasn't, oh, 600 miles away. I could use a little retail therapy.

Isn't retail therapy the best?!

I too don't like to show my arms, so I wear mine over a shirt.

I'd agree with previous suggestions of a bolero, or poet blouse, or a lace shirt. Another option would be to get a pair of super long opera gloves that cover most of your arms, or those detachable sleeves that people wear.