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Corsetry consists of making the corset, but it also refers to the actual corset. Most women love the look of the corset, but are leery of them because of their reputation. Corsets have been known to be constricting and sometimes hard to breathe in. However, corsets have come a long way. While cinching your waist and exposing full and luscious breasts, the corset has become less constricting, making them an exciting addition to any woman’s lingerie collection. Corsetry is a wonderful way to give your body that feminine look and that much coveted hourglass figure.

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  They were originally made from thick material such as leather that had channels to hold “stays.”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.

Most corsets wrap around the upper body with either the front or back left open.  The opening is lined with eyelets or grommets along both sides, and these are used to lace the corset together.  As the lace is tightened, the corset constricts the body and holds it in place.  Throughout history, corsets have been worn so tight as to cause women to faint or even to develop permanent deformities.  It is thought, however, that some of the drawbacks to corsetry have been overly dramatized and that wearing them is not as uncomfortable as has been portrayed in literature and movies. 

The point was simply to modify the body’s shape by a small amount in order to reach an idealized silhouette.  There are still people referred to as “tightlacers” who use corsets to constrict the size of their natural waists to be less than 20 inches in circumference.  These people are quite rare, however, and most use corsets as sexy underwear for the boudoir.  They are also quite popular in BDSM practices, both for their restriction and just for aesthetics. 

Corsetry comes in many styles and colors, but there are two main types. There’s the overbust, which starts right below your armpit. The second type is the underbust, starting start right below your bust line. Whichever one you choose, they both do the same thing to your breasts – they make them look fuller with a more developed cleavage.

 Today’s corsetry is much better than the ones from the past. Many designers have incorporated this style into wedding dresses or prom dresses. This style is also quite popular with the “Gothic” culture and with renaissance reenactments. The style and design of the corset is a popular look that can turn any women’s figure into that perfect hourglass that men so richly desire.

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Amanda Cotterill has been involved in the sexy lingerie uk market for many years. This article outlines the history of sexy corsetry as if that needed much explaining! Please include this credit if you use this article.

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