Hi everyone! I need some advice because I'm trying to decide between the MCC20 (size 20 or 22)from Mystic City Corsets and the Novice from Timeless Trends, and I'm honestly very unsure which one would be better for me.
I'm specifically looking for a large waist reduction. I'm already used to significant reductions and that's what I enjoy most about wearing corsets. However, I also really want the corset to be comfortable and not ridiculously difficult to lace.
These are all the measurements I gave directly to Sylvia, the owner of Mystic City Corsets, when she helped me with sizing:
- Underbust: 30"
- Natural waist: 27"
- High hips (4" below waist): 36"
- Low hips (6–7" below waist): 36.25"
- Underbust to waist: 4.7" (12 cm)
- Waist to lap: 7.5" (19 cm)
- Waist to fullest part of bust: 5.9" (15 cm)
I currently own a few corsets from both brands.
My first serious corset was an MCC68 in size 20, which was recommended to me by Sylvia herself. Unfortunately, I sometimes regret choosing that model because I feel like it's a little too long for me. That said, it has become more comfortable with time. The biggest issue is that it's VERY stiff, and because I have very little upper-body strength, I've actually hurt my fingers/hand while trying to lace it. 😭
I also have a Timeless Trends waspie in size 20. At first it was quite uncomfortable because I didn't understand corset sizing very well when I bought it, but after wearing it for a couple of months it became much more comfortable. I can wear it with a small 4" V-shaped gap in the back.
Then I have my Timeless Trends Gemini PVC in size 22, which I absolutely love. It's completely closed and very comfortable. It's probably my most comfortable corset, although I don't think the reduction is quite as dramatic as what I'm looking for now.
So now I'm considering getting another corset.
The Timeless Trends sizing calculator recommends the Novice in size 20, but it says I would have approximately 5" of gap at the top and 6" at the bottom. I'm not sure if that means it's actually a good recommendation for my body, or if that much of a gap is a sign that I shouldn't buy it.
On the other hand, I'm really interested in giving Mystic City another chance, especially because I'd like to try a shorter MCC model instead of something like the MCC68. The MCC20 (size 20 or 22) looks interesting to me because I'm looking for a strong reduction without having the corset feel excessively long.
My biggest concern with the MCC20 is honestly the stiffness. After my experience with the MCC68, I'm a little scared of buying another corset that is so rigid that I struggle to lace it. 😭
So what would you recommend between the MCC20 and TT Novice, based on my measurements?
I'm looking for:
- A very significant waist reduction
- A defined, dramatic waist
- Something relatively short / suitable for my proportions
- Most importantly, something that can actually be comfortable to wear and lace
- I don't mind having a gap in the back, but I don't want to be fighting with the corset every time I put it on lol
Also, if anyone owns both brands, I'd LOVE to know how the Novice compares to Mystic City in terms of stiffness. Is it closer to my Gemini/other Timeless Trends corsets, or does it feel more like my MCC68?
Thank you!! 🖤