November 09, 2009

Suck In! The Corsets of Dorothy Jones

"These are serious body modifications. They're not the like the little Frederick's of Hollywood things," says corset creator Dorothy Jones. "People are intimidated, they think it's creepy." Photos by Egan O'Keefe.
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Need cleavage? They'll make it. Too much around the waist? They'll take it.
Need cleavage? They'll make it. Too much around the waist? They'll take it.
Charlynn already owns about ten corsets but this is the first fitted one.
Charlynn already owns about ten corsets but this is the first fitted one.
She enjoys them because they "lift and separate" and "presents things in a very favorable light."
She enjoys them because they "lift and separate" and "presents things in a very favorable light."
Sabrina owns one other off-the-rack corset. She says this corset's fit and quality is better.
Sabrina owns one other off-the-rack corset. She says this corset's fit and quality is better.
In fact, she states the off-the-rack corset is a lot more uncomfortable.
In fact, she states the off-the-rack corset is a lot more uncomfortable.
This is Sarah's first experience with fitted corsets. She said she was impressed with the attention to detail and measurements.
This is Sarah's first experience with fitted corsets. She said she was impressed with the attention to detail and measurements.
Sarah contends that if you wear the corset over a blouse it wouldn't be quite so, "HELLO! I'm in a corset out in public!"
Sarah contends that if you wear the corset over a blouse it wouldn't be quite so, "HELLO! I'm in a corset out in public!"
Suck In! The Corsets of Dorothy Jones
Suck In! The Corsets of Dorothy Jones
Fifty-year-old Pam is buying her first corset because she "feels sexy in every single way."
Fifty-year-old Pam is buying her first corset because she "feels sexy in every single way."