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?

The earliest recorded instance of corsets in history is from the Minoan people. The Minoans were a group of people who lived in proximity of Greece on the island of Crete around 1,000 BC. The earliest image of a corset comes from a figurine of the Minoan snake goddess where she is depicted wearing a corset-like garment. The Minoans and other Grecian people desired the image of a small waist, so corset-like pieces were worn to achieve this effect.

Types of Corsets

Der Bazar, 8 July 1858. University of Dusseldorf.

More than 100 years ago, Victorian corsets were practically required for women - to emphasize certain parts of the body, and to minimize others. Here's a look back to what ladies back then were wearing!

Different shapes a styles of historical corsets which are now coming back in to fashion. Alezandra Black (2014). DK The Fashion Book. London: Sarah Larter. 26.

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Corsets became popular in the 16th century allegedly because Catherine de' Medici, wife of French King Henry II, banned women with thick waists from ...

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