If you have read this blog for a while, you may notice that I am a fan of corsets. I find all sorts of things as I browse the web. I ran across this article in the fiber2fashion website discussing the history and modern practice of cosettry. Check it out and enjoy.
Corsetry has been around for hundreds of years, but it generally fell out of fashion in the Western world during the 1920s when corsets were replaced by girdles. Since that time, corsets have been used less as underwear and more as costumes, lingerie, and even outerwear.
Just as the purpose of corsetry has changed over the years, so too has the construction. They were originally made from thick material such as leather that had channels to hold “stays.” Stays were made from rigid material such as whalebone or steel. Today’s corsets are usually not as rigid and may be made from softer fabrics. Stays are typically made of plastic, although it is still possible to find some made from steel.
Let me know what you think about corsets in the comments
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