21st Century Corsetry

Wondered if anyone had tried any of this underwear and what they are like; is the thought of not wearing a bra just a dream! Are the bustiers any good? Thanks for any feedback.

Oh, xstamper..... thanks for asking this.... it is just the very question that I have in mind.

I HATE wearing a bra... especially underwired ones, but I don't know anyone who has this underwear to tell me what it's like... it is comfy.... would it support my 36HH bazonkas? And I don't understand the sizing they give.... given the different dress sizes I can be from shop to shop, I have no clue at all as to what size of these garments I would need to order. Let's hope there is someone out there who can help you and I to a more comfortable life......!!

I tried this range in its old form (ie before the "push up zone") .....I didn't find that it had enough support for me (I'm usually a 34/36 G or H)....

I am tempted again, but I'm still not convinced by the claims

Mathilda said:

And I don't understand the sizing they give.... given the different dress sizes I can be from shop to shop, I have no clue at all as to what size of these garments I would need to order.

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I though this last night when watching, I can be anything from a 10 (mainly bottom half) to 16. If they gave the sizes in bra sizes I might have bought one.

Flo: yes, I agree that bra sizes would be easier to follow and would tempt more into trying the brand.

AngelGab: your comment is helpful....since your bosom is obviously well formed, like mine! Worrying that the support wasn't there , though..... I might hate wearing a bra, but I don't want the chesticles trailing on the floor, either!
As you say... there seem to have been "improvements" made to the desgin which may make a difference......... I'm still doubtful, too.

Astrid has an ample bust and I think she looks amazing in her corsetry, nice and uplifted and shapely.....but....I thought Loen looked a bit floppy

Mommabear said:

Astrid has an ample bust and I think she looks amazing in her corsetry, nice and uplifted and shapely.....but....I thought Loen looked a bit floppy

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I think Astrid always looks fab.... that's the look I'd hope for....:thinking2:

I think Astrid just has fab boobs!

If your boob stick straight out with no droop then I think 21st C would be fine but if like me you'd fail the pencil test then there's nothing to stop your boobs going wherever gravity wants to take them sadly.

Yeah, well, having lost several pencil cases in my time..... that is a worry!
But really.... surely a fabulous large bosom like Astrid's cannot be without its own pencil related problems when unleashed.... can it?

I dunno - I know people with bigguns who can still go braless and wear string bikinis - whereas I've neede some structure and support in my undergarments since I was about 14!

flo said:

I though this last night when watching, I can be anything from a 10 (mainly bottom half) to 16. If they gave the sizes in bra sizes I might have bought one.

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Thats the other problem what size to get! I am giving one of those cami tops a go as I really liked the colours as well, although expensive I hope it is worth it.

xstamper said:

Thats the other problem what size to get! I am giving one of those cami tops a go as I really liked the colours as well, although expensive I hope it is worth it.

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Isn't it just, in theory as a 34" bra size most would say medium for me but when you take the cup size into consideration there is no way I would fit into a medium, At least I think not. When I bought breastfeeding bra's they were sold by what your cup size is as well

e.g. S 32-36 DD-F
M 36-40 DD*-G
L 38-42 E-G
XL 42-46 E-G

This makes sense and we know what to buy, perhaps IW could take a tip from this.

Hi all. I have no problems (40DD) and wear them all the time. I find IW are expensive however - you may want to check out www.21st-century-shapewear-shop.co.uk

xstamper said:

Wondered if anyone had tried any of this underwear and what they are like; is the thought of not wearing a bra just a dream! Are the bustiers any good? Thanks for any feedback.

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I've tried them as I hate wearing underwired bras but found they roll up and aren't as comfortable as you'd think.
Someone here suggested trying a sports bra and I haven't looked back. They're supportive and comfortable - and come in larger sizes too for the bigger bapped among us.

Love A'kin said:

I think Astrid just has fab boobs!

If your boob stick straight out with no droop then I think 21st C would be fine but if like me you'd fail the pencil test then there's nothing to stop your boobs going wherever gravity wants to take them sadly.

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Yeh, I think for pencil test failures like me they just squelch your boobage rather than give them a nice shape. I also found getting them on and off a bit of a nightmare as well.

For anyone who has had the chop i.e a mastectomy as I have, this is the most comfortable thing to wear. I wear a small and am a D cup which is great for the one boob I do have and the insert I have to wear no bra needed and I don't pass the pencil test either. Hope this helps someone who has had breast surgery.

Morticia... I do not doubt that your advice is just the thing a lot of folk will be finding the best bit of advice they've had in ages.... I will be passing it on to several friends . Many thanks!

Well my order arrived while I was on holiday for one of the 21st century camisole tops; I've tried it on once and found it remarkably comfortable. Ordered a size slightly bigger than I thought I may need due to bust size and I was pleasantly surprised and won't be sending it back. Not sure if it would be suitable for every outfit but it should be useful for some; hopefully it will remain as comfortable when I've had it on all day.

I haven't tried the new uplift 21st Century Corsetry, but I had to send back the ordinary ones as they squashed my G-H boobs and gave me no support. I hate wires, so now I wear glamorise wire free magic lift which I find fantasic.