Wearing a corset, The Corset Wiki

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There are many ways to wear a corset. The manner of fit, style of lacing, and other details are specific to the type of corset. 16th, 17th, and 18th century corsets were worn completely closed in front and back. They were not intended to shrink the waist measurement but instead to alter the silhouette of the torso, and the illusion of a smaller waist was aided by the (betimes immense) width of the hoops or panniers supporting the skirt. Rigid, upright posture with shoulders thrown back was thoug