First time I was ever in this store was 2009. I needed a specific pair of stockings to wear to a wedding. I'll be honest this isn't my type of store to frequent, but they are the only store I know that carries steel bone corsets for waist training. The one I currently had was too flexible so this is the place to go when you want to channel your inner, "Little House on the Prairie."
Lady C was not there, only her husband so I had to pretty much NOT be shy and have him help me cinch me in to pick the correct corset. He was professional and I didn't feel uncomfortable around him at all. He admitted he didn't know everything, but he knew enough to assist me in trying on 2 different corsets and making sure they fit properly. Overall it was a great experience. He made sure I got the cheapest corset price that had been overpriced by mistake AND gave me an additional occupational discount. If you purchase a corset they do have a special to receive a plastic boning corset for free.
For those wondering the difference, steel boning corsets give you the waist you desire bc they are stronger and hold a perfect posture. Plastic boning, will easily buckle under pressure and will move with your body. Both will give you the appearance of a cinched waist, but only a steel boning corset will give you the waist you desire when NOT wearing it.
Overall, I'm pretty sure I won't be buying any dog mask or whips soon, but I will be back to purchase more beautiful corsets.