Tribe.net. Local Connections David/Lizzie http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#5683d8a9-5efa-45c0-b1a2-34590b2134d8 2009-02-28T06:40:02Z 2009-02-28T06:40:02Z

I just had a sudden inspiration. I wonder if there are any at The Greenbriar or maybe in Lewisburg? There are a whole slew of upscale shops there. And that's an easy day trip from Charleston, provided you take the main roads, and don't try to go the old route along the river. I did that once -- I was doing some surveying at Cabin Creek, staying at the Holiday Inn in Charleston, and went to visit my in-laws in Richwood over the weekend. That was a haul!

David/Lizzie 2009-02-28T06:40:02Z Mike http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#c8013055-6fed-48ee-ba85-1406a9fcfb7e 2009-02-22T03:19:04Z 2009-02-22T03:19:04Z

I've been quite surprised by this myself. I really thought I'd be able to get a corset made locally in Charleston or maybe Huntington. While Charleston is metropolitan in comparison to the rest of the state, we lag behind cities such as Chicago. Overall, I'll stay here (pun not intended) and either try my hand at making my own travel to a custom shop in Ohio or Pennsylvania. Mike

Mike 2009-02-22T03:19:04Z David/Lizzie http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#f0b3c4ad-f10c-4464-ab49-314984606b09 2009-02-21T06:24:23Z 2009-02-21T06:24:23Z

I did a Google search for corsets in Charleston, and was mildly surprised to find none. Oh, there are the usual undergarment retailers, but no made-to order places. I guess you'll have to hop on I 64 and drive either east or west for a couple of hundred miles. When I was in Charleston, I got the impression it was a more cosmopolitan city than that. Oh well ... I will say, I am pleased with th one I just got from Alter ego. The fit is not bad, considering it is not made-to measure, and the finish is much better than I expect for a leather corset for $150.00. I would definately buy from them again. When I ordered it, Katharen sent me a reply, saying that she recommended a different size, given my natural waist measurement. I took her at her word, and she was, as the British would say, "Spot on."

David/Lizzie 2009-02-21T06:24:23Z Swan http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#98222f83-3754-4c10-95f8-7ea3eef090c5 2009-02-17T21:10:57Z 2009-02-17T21:10:57Z

Mike, Did you ever hear back from anyone? I'm also in WV... and am curious.

Swan 2009-02-17T21:10:57Z Mike http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#c9f33b2d-d652-4277-b654-8d4a00eb4295 2009-02-13T07:34:36Z 2009-02-13T07:34:36Z

I'm in Charleston. If there's anyone in the Charleston or Huntington area, I'd love to find them. Mike

Mike 2009-02-13T07:34:36Z David/Lizzie http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#53afa745-f0ef-4e40-a5bd-5ca0afc99d19 2009-02-12T19:51:05Z 2009-02-12T19:51:05Z

There must be someplace in Charleston or HUnington. Where in West by God, are you? If You'r up in the panhandle, it might be easier to deal with someplace around Pittsburgh or in Ohio.

David/Lizzie 2009-02-12T19:51:05Z Mike http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/df34efa4-c231-4bbe-beea-9e9dae28ff61#f7c36da3-e43c-4696-8728-0bb1eda56f1c 2009-02-11T01:55:56Z 2009-02-11T01:55:51Z

I'm looking for either someone who makes corsets or a corset supply in or near West Virginia. If you have the knowledge and are willing to help me on this journey, please let me know. iBorg

Mike 2009-02-11T01:55:51Z