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Corset Back - Did you tuck it?

posted 9 months ago in Dress
  • poll: What did you do with your Corset Strings!?
    Tucked them into the dress. : (25 votes)
    93 %
    Tied them in a bow and left them hanging. : (2 votes)
    7 %
    Other, I'll explain below. : (0 votes)
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    Sugar bee
    .twist.    October 7, 2011   Alberta, Canada

    Hi All,

    I'm having trouble deciding how to leave the strings of the corset. Do I tuck them in, or do I leave them out?  Honestly, I'm not quite sure I like how it looks out. I think the random ribbons look kind of unfinished or something?

    So, my question is, did you tuck your strings or leave them in a bow on the outside?

    And, is there a fancy way to tie the knot?

     
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    Honey bee
    Zinzerena    April 14, 2012   Virginia

    Traditionally speaking (by that I mean when they were everyday wear), the strings were tied and left hanging.  At least, that's how all the ren-faire people and art work depict it. And the ren-faire people are often NUTS about getting the clothing historically accurate... wool in summer?  yeah, they do that.  

    IF I can get the back of my gown redone to a corset, the strings will be tied into a pretty bow and left hanging.  But, that's because I prefer it that way.  

    Try it both ways and see what feels the best for you.

     
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    Busy bee
    brighteyedgirl    August 31, 2012   Ontario, Canada

    I plan on tucking, for sure. I feel like the strings are out of place if they hang.. but, that's just my taste.

     
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    Lauren10.8.11    October 8, 2011   Monroe, MI

    I am tucking mine in. Check with the bridal salon as far as what looks better. Not sure what you mean by fancy way to tie a knot. Also, if you are tucking it in make sure it's between the crinoline and dress, that way you won't get the ends of the string tangled in your legs. Also, they can trim the strings so they aren't so long.

     
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    Blushing bee
    ValerieJene1022    July 16, 2011   troy, ny

    I tucked mine.  It looked unfinished with a floppy bow and long strings hanging but its definately a personal opinion and it may look different depending on your dress.  Just try both ways when you try it on.

     
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    AmeliaBedelia    March 3, 2012   Georgia

    I'm tucking mine. They bugged me when they were out. Yes, that's my super scientific reasoning..

     
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    Jaynee    July 30, 2011   Sonoma

    I preferred mine tucked.

     
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    trugem    January 2011  

    I tucked mine. 

     
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    Sugar bee
    .twist.    October 7, 2011   Alberta, Canada

    Thanks ladies! I have tried it both ways, and I think I prefer the "tucked" look.

    For the ladies who did tuck it, could you still see the knot? or did it completely disappear and just look like a seamless magically held together corset.

    I can see the knot even when it's tucked and I don't know how I feel about it.

    Will anyone even notice? am I being overly picky about a silly detail?

     

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