History of the Corset, that necessary undergarment?

[Leena Fandango]

 

I often wonder about the corset or 'stays' that women of past eras have worn.  It seems like it must have been a necessary fashion attachment but the comfort factor must have been negligible.  Hope you enjoy the link I found :-)

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[Lady Bluebird of Orkney]

Very interesting!  I must say that I am glad I inhabit the 18th century only in SL, where well-made gowns fit beautifully - without affecting the ability to breathe.

[Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi]

I find that even for SL, I prefer the fashions of the Empire/Regency period, when waistlines rose and corsets became a mere stiffening. The hourglass shape of other ages may have been beguiling, but the freer styling of 1810 was far more condusive to effective defence of one's own honour!

Of course, the sheer complications of getting past the daytime garments of a lady of an 18th century court may have had similar effectiveness against the fumble-fingered, at least.