For better or worse, France introduced corsets in the 1550s - and they spread in popularity, throughout the world, until the early 1900's. Most often, this fashion phase emphasized a curvy figure by reducing the waist and exaggerating the bust and hips in contrast. Fashion is constantly changing, but we think corsets are best left in history. What do you think?

Corset made from cotton net trimmed with machine-made lace and silk ribbon, possibly made in Germany or England, 1895-1900

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As I said yesterday, the first real corsets were worn in Tudor times. The quote below is from website Elizabethan Costume.net . Click on the link to read the entire article. When people...

Underwear: The Fashion History by Alison Carter (New York: Drama, 1992) Few things capture people's attention like a corset... even if it's empty. I certainly wouldn't have captured anyone's attention with this bare wall, but what follows is a plan to make it a little more exciting. I intend to draw a clothes line were victorian undergarments are pinned along it - my reference books and inspiration for this project. Support and Seduction: A History of Corsets and Bras by Beatrice Fontanel…

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