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Permalink Reply by Sammi on October 31, 2014 at 1:38am

I don't have the Erin dress, but it sounds like you might want to consider a corselette, What Katie Did and Rago are the two brands that I would recommend, though my personal preference is for WKD

Permalink Reply by Kristina on October 31, 2014 at 10:32am

Thanks so much! I will look into this. :)

Permalink Reply by 1uvcsgr42cimy on November 3, 2014 at 9:24pm

I'd agree that a corselette would be good choice however that is a very slinky dress so the garter snaps will likely show through the material and theneckline is not condusive to the thick straps of most corselettes. Although they are anything but retro the Spank skips and shapers will do the job much better.

 

Steph

Permalink Reply by Sammi on November 3, 2014 at 9:44pm

The WKD corselettes have regular bra straps, not thick straps like most corselettes (http://www.whatkatiedid.com/en_gb/product/517/figure-shaping-retro-...), and the thing with suspender straps is either to suck it up or wear a slip to conceal them :)

Permalink Reply by Kristina on December 26, 2014 at 9:43pm

I ended up purchasing a WKD Glamour Underbust Corselette, but sadly had to return it.

It was GORGEOUS and extremely well-made, but bunched up along the sides of my torso. I believe this is because of my awkward waist-to-hip ratio (I purchased according to my hip size, as recommended).

Also, the front seams of the corselette showed up under every one of my vintage outfits, so I just couldn't justify keeping it (at that price).

Permalink Reply by Sammi on December 27, 2014 at 7:37am

That's a shame :(  I have a "traditional" waist-to-hip ratio of ~10", if yours is bigger perhaps Rago might be the brand for you?

Permalink Reply by Kristina on December 28, 2014 at 9:49am

Thank you...will look into Rago! :) My waist-to-hip ratio is 14", so I tend to have to size up for the hips.

In a pinch, I purchased ASSETS® by Sara Blakely (a Spanx® Brand) Women‘s High-Waist Mid-Thigh Super Control Shaper from Target, as an affordable in-the-meantime solution! Obviously not glamorous, but I'm impressed that the shaper stays put under my bust, and doesn't roll up at my thighs. :)