A short history of corsetry, from whalebone to Lycra.

In the late Middle Ages, women wore tightly laced bodices stiffened with paste to control and smooth their figures. In the 16th century, however, as

Antique whalebone (Baleine) corset. Late victorian. Has original

Whalebone corset hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

The History of Corsets - A journey through the ages

The History of Corsetry Scarlett's Blog – Scarlett Gasque

A Corset Story – LadyFaire Magazine

The Changing Silhouette of Victorian Women's Fashions – The

The History Of Shapewear: How It's Changed Over The Years

The History of Corsetry Scarlett's Blog – Scarlett Gasque

Corset History for Hist Fic Authors: The Truth and the Trope

Traditional vs Modern Corsets - What's the Difference?

Corset, Unknown