Deep freeze (part 7)

After an uncomfortable ride home in the tight and unforgiving straitsuit, I started to not fight the suit. There was nothing to gain, and I could do little more than squirm inside my tight bonds . Ela took me to my room, I was resigned to whatever fate may come my way. I imagined she would further tighten my already crushing sleeves. I even felt her grabbing the locked buckle that ensured my bondage, she was testing its tension. I just stood there, as still as possible. Suddenly I felt her lightly hugging me from behind.
"If you promise to behave, I'll let you change into your regular suit. I know you've been trough a lot. I still feel that your heavier suits do help to calm you down when you become agitated, but I really want you to feel as comfortable as possible. Tomorrow is the funeral, and if you promise to be good you won't be forced to wear the straitsuit." I nodded.
Getting released from the straitsuit was a great relief, but I knew that making the wrong move would soon get me locked in again.
"You can go to sleep wearing your inner suit. It will get cold tonight."
Funeral came and went like a whirlwind, for the most part I did not recognize the people that came to show their condolences, but it was nice to see my friends there. I assume most were dad's coworkers. 
Ela had me wear a new black winter outer suit that I didn't even know had been ordered for me. Despite its bulk, I was glad I was not locked in the straitsuit. I looked bad enough crying my eyes out. However, once we returned home, after the all of the fuzz had passed, it felt really quiet at home. I felt alone. I sat alone in my room. I called Jane, but really neither one of us had a lot to say. It was a short call. I called Leigh, and she was much more sympathetic, but couldn't bring up my spirits. Little by little I fell asleep. I had a restless asleep, waking up disoriented and crying. I started to panic. In no time at all Mary and Ela had me locked up in my straitsuit. Mary returned with my black cape, and started to put it around me, but Ela stopped her.
"She's had enough for one day. The straitsuit, as it is, should help her calm down."
I continued to cry, until I fell asleep again. When I woke up, and Ela was sitting in chair near my bed. I was dark, so I couldn't see well, but I imagined she was asleep. I was sweating, but otherwise not too uncomfortable. I shifted my weight around, as much as my down prison would permit, and quickly fell asleep again.
The next morning, Ela helped me out of my straitsuit, and into a regular suit. It was nice to be able to regain the use of my arms. I was served a light breakfast, and I realized I hadn't eaten since yesterday's breakfast before the funeral.
"My dear, I was so sorry we had to use the straitsuit last night, but we were afraid you would harm yourself. I'm here by your side, if you need to talk."
I wanted to talk, but didn't know what to say. I want to scream, but didn't have the strength. I wanted to kick off the cumbersome suit that was confining me, but I knew I would just end up in some thing worse. Without a word I went back to my room.  There lying in my room I caught a glance of a small booklet inside one of the massive garment bags that held my suits.

Ms. Brightwood's professional advice to guardians of young ladies regarding the proper application of the helpless suit regime.
The suit is designed to protect the trainee, whether a young girl or a proper lady. This protection is on a physical level, due to the materials that will shield the trainee from the harsh elements. However, the suit also has a powerful and vital mental element, which helps protect the trainee from unladylike behaviors, instilling a sense of modesty and submission  and preventing undue physical activity. In order to ensure proper protection, the suit must be applied appropriately, all day, every day.
The prospect of wearing a strict helpless suit year in and year out will seem daunting to most girls, no matter how well the benefits of the regime have been advocated. Therefore consistency is of outmost importance. Ideally the girl will be kept in a suit constantly , day and night, day in and day out. Undoubtedly, the young lady will find this restricting and irksome, and will try to rebel. Constant wear will allow the wearer to get used to the suit and in no time will be become resigned and stop rebelling. In order to allow proper constant wear, it's important ensure that the girl has the appropriate wardrobe of suits for the different situations she will encounter. As a minimum, this wardrobe must contain:
Two regular day suits, to be worn regularly during the temperate months of the year.
Two under suits. To be worn during winter under a winner over suit. During the cold nights of winter the under suits can be used during sleep.
One winter over suit, to be worn during colder days.
Two sleep suits, to be worn during sleep during the temperate months.
One correction suit, even for ladies exhibiting willingness to submit to the regime imposed on them.
One formal suit, for special occasions.
Additional suits are appropriate depending on the social commitments of the lady. All suits must be fabricated according to the regulations of the Ministry of Modesty. Trainees and their guardians risk penalties if a trainee is found by the Modesty Police without a Ministry approved suit. Similar penalties exist for cases in which the suit is not properly applied. Proper discipline is, therefore, a matter of law.
Guardians must ensure that the suit is properly applied at all time.  All zippers in modern suits are designed to automatically lock once they reach their fully engaged position, providing great convenience in enforcing the regime. Once locked, only the key holder can grant respite to the lady contained in the suit.
It must be insisted the hoods be worn whenever outside. Indoor hood wearing is left to the discretion of the guardians, as the added nuisance might encourage submissiveness, and prove to be beneficial in the discipline regime. The added heat and more limited sight will certainly help prevent any physical activity inappropriate for a lady.
Now let's examine the reactions of the young lady once first placed in a helpless suit. Once the suit has been properly applied, the trainee will be limited by the design and cut of the suit. All regulation helpless suits are cut close to the body, so that the lady can't move independently of her garment. The sleeves of the suit are cut so that arms can't be lifted above the shoulders. Therefore ladies need the help of their guardians of servants to reach high places. All suits have integrated gloves (or mittens in more severe cases). These gloves cannot be removed, and reduce the fine motor skills of the wearer, preventing activities unbecoming of the lady. Also, the skirt of all the suits is snug enough around the legs to prevent unladylike long steps. Some suits might provide a walking slit that can be unzipped (with the proper key) to ease the restriction. 
The suit has not only a physical effect on the trainee, but also a psychological one. Therefore there will be reaction to these effects. She will resent her loss of freedom. The fact that the garment she is wearing is out of her control will cause resentment in all but the submissive girls. The loss of control and having to rely on others for even basic activities will have an unsettling effect on the trainee. The fact that here she can't remove her garments on her own whim, will intensify some of her negative feelings. Her boots will seem tighter, her heels more  pronounced, her arms more encumbered, and her apron more binding. She will sometimes feel the suit to be unbearable, despite fitting perfectly to her measurements. Even the most disciplined trainee will hold some level of resentment to the restrictions imposed by the suit.
Ladies subjected to a suit wearing regime might at times become restless in their suits and the accompanying restrictions of dressing like a lady, and plead, sometimes in cunning ways, for some respite from the suit. Guardians must refuse any such requests, and remember that the best way quell this restlessness is to adhere to the daily routine already established. The suit itself will soon instill a sense a submission, after which the lady will accept her fate, and any rebellious outbursts will cease. Soon after, the lady will become dependent on her suit, and feel incomplete without a well fitting suit. At that point the lady will eagerly request to be locked onto her suit, willing to submit to the inhering restrictions, in order to feel properly attired. The suit will become an irksome and restrictive necessity. Even after the urge to gain a little release by undoing a snap or lowering a zipper has subsided, it is imperative to still maintain the regime of locking all zippers and other fasteners.
In practical terms, the suit should always be completely closed, using the provided zippers.
While suits daily suits are designed to be as to not cause undue discomfort while  accomplishing the desired effects, the same cannot be said about correction garments. Correction garments are created with the purpose of preventing unladylike behavior. This can be achieved can be achieved in two main ways:
By actually imposing the garment when an offense has occurred, therefore deterring future occurrences.
By instilling the fear of a possible punishment, therefore preventing offenses.
It's vital to keep a clean separation between daily wear and correction garments. The correction garment should never be imposed without a clear violation, and as such any transgressions should be duly followed by the corresponding correction. The proper and strict application of correction garments, with all the burden it imposes on wearer, will be enough to subdue even the most headstrong trainee. The initial fear of having a correction garment fitted will undoubtedly lead to fits of hysteria and crying. The lady under correction will plead to correct any undue behavior in order to secure quicker release. This must be avoided in all circumstances. All corrections, regardless of how harsh, must be carried out to terms. Guardians must remember that while the lady in the correction suit might not be entirely comfortable, she is not in any sort of agonizing pain.  
For more information see the brochure "Ms Brightwood's complete line of corrective apparel for young ladies".

This regime is a privilege, afforded to only a select number of girls, and the subject must be taught to appreciate and embrace this practice. It must be emphasized that the slight discomfort endured while wearing a suit better prepares the lady for her duties in society, and will get her in short notice the proper respect for the authorities in her life. The final result will be a charming, disciplined, compliant, and demure lady that will be a credit to her guardian.