Corset
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A corset is a support garment commonly worn to hold and train the torso into a desired shape, traditionally a smaller waist or larger bottom, for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it or with a more lasting effect), or support the breasts. Both men and women are known to wear corsets, though this item was for many years an integral part of women's wardrobes.
Since the late 20th century, the fashion industry has borrowed the term "corset" to refer to tops which, to varying degrees, mimic the look of traditional corsets without acting as them. While these modern corsets and corset tops often feature lacing or boning, and generally imitate a historical style of corsets, they have very little, if any, effect on the shape of the wearer's body. Genuine corsets are usually made by a corsetmaker and are frequently fitted to the individual wearer.
Wiktionary
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
See also
- Bralette
- Bustier
- Corset controversy
- Dudou, a Chinese undershirt sometimes known as a "corset"
- Fainting room
- Fetish clothing
- Gibson Girl
- Tightlacing
- Waist cincher
