Bodice advice sought.

[saxikath]

So, my standard Legends bodice gave out at the last event. I've worn it for the past three years plus, and the boning just gave out. (I'd tried mending it a couple of times, but there seems to be some structural failure going on at this point.) Thus, sometime before the spring season, I need to replace it.

The one that just gave out is the Lady's Bodice from Chivalry Sports. It looks pretty good -- at least until it started giving out. I could get that one again. But I'm also tempted by the Tudor bodice and Fiona bodice from Grey Cat Designs.

Anyone have opinions? Or other recommendations?

Comments

[leighjen.livejournal.com]

If the fake blood stains come out, I'll sell you a green 3x Lady's Bodice for cheap.

moo

"tudor"

[lauradi7.livejournal.com]

I don't know anything about LARP requirements (or know you, for that matter) but I just wanted to make sure that you know that there is nothing Tudor about the "Tudor" bodice. If you're not representing an actual Tudor woman, it presumably doesn't matter.

Re: "tudor"

[saxikath]

Oh, I'm aware of that. This is for fantasy use, not historical recreation. I just like the way it looks. :)

Re: "tudor"

[qarylla.livejournal.com]

I think the 'Tudor' bodice looks best of the three.

Re: "tudor"

[mixedborder.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't tying the laces under your arm be rather a pain?

[greenlily.livejournal.com]

The Tudor bodice looks good, also really comfortable. The Fiona bodice has too many grommets.