The art of corsetry

Corsets were and still are designed for support with freedom for body movement. Made to measure, it will fit smoothly such that the body relaxes and once settled in, the wearer becomes so used to it that it no longer feels 'there'.

The most common use of corsets is to slim the body and make it conform to a fashionable silhouette. For women, this most frequently emphasizes a curvy figure, by reducing the waist and thereby exaggerating the bust and hips. A corset allows the body to conform such that the pressure becomes evenly distributed. As the body relaxes further, the initial pressure which felt confining at first, is greatly reduced and if desired, allows for further tightening.

People with spinal cord injuries such as scoliosis or internal injuries may be fitted with a corset to immobilize the torso.

They have been in existence since the 1950's with a lot of mixed history of where they particularly originated from. What's important is that they are here to stay with labels such as; steam punk, goth, lingerie, Victorian, renaissance and burlesque. Corsets are an asset that flourish.

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