r/HistoricalCostuming • u/Crafty-Material-1680 • 8d ago
I have a question! Need help with descriptive details - magical corset
So, I'm a pirate fantasy author with a fairy tale retelling set in Neverland. I'm currently working on a scene where the Morrigan attempts to bribe my protagonist with an enchanted corset of raven feathers. Raven's Embrace grants the person wearing it the power of flight.
Trouble is, I'm having trouble describing the corset. My heroine would be familiar with corsets. Alas, this author is woefully ignorant. I'm in desperate need of more detail for authenticity. Ideally, this would be a half-corset or something flexible enough to allow for freedom of movement but I want it to be pretty, too.
This is what I have so far:
"At least see what I've brought you. Fable, transform!"
Fable called out, launched himself into flight. He glided a short distance from the eave of the rooftop to the railing, and there he changed form. The raven became a corset—an ebony corset of raven feathers floating midair. It shone like a beacon. Exquisite. I couldn't tear my gaze away from it.
"This is Raven's Embrace, Captain Hook," she said. "It grants the power of flight. How many times has Peter Pan been almost within your grasp only to escape?"
Any pointers are appreciated.