Friday, November 19, 2010

History of the Corset

Corsets originated from the French word ‘corps’ which means body. It’s a binding article of clothing that encloses the middle torso for the purpose of pushing up or flattening the chest or to give shape to a woman’s waist, or even both. It’s greatly associated by many with the Victorian era, as this period is when corsets have gained popularity.

In ancient civilizations, particularly in ancient Greek, Cretan, Minoan and Theban societies, both men and women used corsets. Most of them wore corsets for needed support for the waist and back as they take part in strenuous activities like sports. In Egypt, women wore a garment in the form of a band, just under their bust area, as part of their outer ensemble.

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