Leather Cuirass Lorica Musculata, I used to think no way but

[georgiegurl]

Hi there, sorry I know this is a forum more about the armor's usefulness but I am finding it really hard to get information from someone who had used the water hardening technique for this kind of thing. Do you think the process would allow the leather to mould enough for a women's breastplate (i.e. boobs n curvy bits) you got some good definition for the muscle tone.. also did the paint crack with wear? and do you think thinner leather would hold shape as well? (I don't need it to be effective armor it is for a costume I am making)
again I know this is a little off topic but any help you can give me would be so much appreciated!!!!
Thanks! Georgie!