I grew up in the generation of Linda Carter as Wonder Woman
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

One Corset Gave Me The Confidence I've Been Searching For My Entire Adult Life

I put my hands on my hips and felt the power of being a sensually sexy woman emerge from my inner fears.

141
One Corset Gave Me The Confidence I've Been Searching For My Entire Adult Life
https://www.flickr.com/photos/48714847@N06/6258038138

I grew up in the generation of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, and the image of her in that busty red, white, and blue corset has always stuck in my head as the powerful image of a woman that is in command of her body and her surroundings.

However, I convinced myself purchasing a corset is too intimidating because of my age, size, shape, or the image it represents. It is something most mature women avoid due to the belts, buckles, strings, stays, and lacy bodice. Yet, I had this fascination that I could not suppress anymore. So, it was time to take the next step in my life's adventures and overcome my fear, walk into the local adult store, and try one on.

I entered the store and was instantly amazed at the amount of lingerie displayed and found corsets of all shapes and styles. The leather corset with all the buckles was intimidating and excited me. However, I had to slow my ambition and just go for a basic one and see how it felt for this larger than life woman bound up in this sensual attire.

As I perused the store, I found myself becoming titillated, as I touched the silk bodice and the belt buckles of various corsets. Once I found the style that I thought best suited my personality, I asked the sales associate to take it to the fitting room and assist me. The corset is black, of course, because what other color best suits a woman that is looking to be naught and sexy at the same time?

My selection was a lace-up, boned over the bust corset. There is silk lace ribboned along the top that ties at the bust line to pull the breasts together in a voluptuous way, and bottom of the corset has the same silk ribbon trim. The delicate intricate floral pattern of the body gives the corset its sensual appeal. The front of the corset has tiny silver buttons and hooks that snap together and keep the form that makes me feel sensually feminine. The boned stays are no more than three inches apart to give me the secure feeling of being held gently but tight. The back of the corset has the ties that crisscross my back and tie at the middle.

My expectation as I snapped the corset around my mid-drift was greeted with titillation and sensual happiness. It looked sexy and that was before the sales associate began pulling the ribbon in the back to enclose the back and give my body more detail. I stared in the mirror what seemed like several minutes, wide-eyed and afraid to move. Was this me, the woman who never thought she was sexy enough to put on a corset.

I ran my hands over the top of the corset and felt the silky ribbon between my fingers. My hands moved down my body and the delicate silky pattern and strong stays sent a sensual sensation through my hands. I put my hands on my hips and felt the power of being a sensually sexy woman emerge from my inner fears. As the sales associate pulled the ribbons in the back, she had me lean forward to make sure I could breathe.

When she was finally done, I stood up and leaned forward again to adjust my breasts for the last time. The cleavage that I thought was sexy took on a new type of sensual erotic sexy that made my heart beat faster. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I realized the force of one single piece of lingerie. It can give this woman the confidence and control she has yearned for all her adult life.

The same way a sexy pair of black shiny pumps or an exquisitely fitted business suit can give a woman the confidence to conquer the boardroom, a corset will give a woman the confidence to be in control as well.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58168
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37470
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959108
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

192893
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments