For the fashion enthusiasts, there has been an upcoming trend in the use of corsets. Popularly and widely used in the 19th century, these top dresses were functional as well as used for beauty purposes. As a matter of fact, they were also used for medical purposes and as a tool for weight loss, which has been disturbing women for ages. However, during the last century, there was a considerable drop in their use; and by the dawn of the 21st century, their uses were marginal. This is attributed to the fact that women were the main users of these […]
History of the Construction of Corsets
August 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The corset has been an important part of fashion for centuries. From its early designs that were popular during the Middle Ages to the more widely known version of the Victorian Era, the corset has changed a great deal. While the materials in the design-glue to whalebone to plastic to futuristic fabric-have altered in the past few centuries, the purpose of the corset has not: to give us the shape we, and society, have desired. Before we continue, we should point out the difference between a corset and a girdle. These are two very different things. Saying they are the […]
