I am a historical reenactor in my spare time. In my part of the US, you always wear a hoop skirt and corset. I always feel different in my corset, more able, confident, and in touch with the past. Make sure any corset you buy is well made, not a cheap wedding corset that digs into you and bends in the wrond direction.
I get to travel down to Columbia, Tennessee every Christmas and go to their Ball, it is so wonderful to see all the ladies in their victorian gowns and laced to perfection…

GO FOR IT!!!