History of corsets

A long time ago, people used to wear a special piece of clothing called a corset. It was like a very tight and strong belt that women would wear around their waists and chest.

At first, corsets were used mostly for practical reasons - they helped women support their bodies and avoid back pain. But over time, they also became a fashion statement.

Women would wear corsets under their dresses to make their waists look smaller and their chests look bigger. In fact, some corsets were so tight that women could hardly breathe or move around in them!

But wearing corsets wasn't always comfortable or healthy. Some women suffered from health problems like indigestion or even fainting because their corsets were too tight.

Today, not many people wear corsets anymore - most people prefer to be comfortable in their clothes. But we can still look back at the history of corsets and see how much they've changed over time.