Corsets in A Sentence

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    The town has a large agricultural trade and a manufacture of corsets.

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    I learned that fin he grew auld he pit on corsets an dyed his hair.

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    The principal manufactures are hardware, foundry and machine shop products, ammunition and fire-arms (the Winchester Company), carriages and wagons, malt liquors, paper boxes and corsets.

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    Do not constrict the waist as much as later corsets, and gives support to both the small and large bust.

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    I was besieged by people asking me to make corsets for them.

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    Ladies wore tightly laced corsets to give them the narrow waists which were thought to be attractive.

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    FairyGothMother is already become one of the world's biggest retailers of real corsets.

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    My boyfriend is a crossdresser too, and my underbust corsets fit him perfectly and give him a nice defined waistline.

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    I prefer to wear overbust corsets over my clothes, because.. .

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    Sold complete with her own night vision camera, for catching fake mediums producing fake ectoplasm from their corsets.

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    As seen on Kylie Minogue and Traci Bingham Plus many more waist cinchers and corsets to choose from.

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    When the other bridesmaids and I arrived a bit before the wedding wearing corsets and very high-heeled shoes, the temperature was probably in the low hundreds.

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    Punk wedding dresses may also include corsets, creative sleeves, and a sharp contrast of bright colors on black, rather than the typical white.

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    Some women wore stays or corsets, but among lower income families, these were not common for young girls.

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    In many cases, chemises were worn in conjunction with bloomers and even corsets, so they were very full in the skirt.

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    Most of the video is Carrie and other women dancing, first in 20's era Flapper dresses and later in corsets and stockings.

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    From sizzling corsets and sexy teddies to dazzling costumes and playful pajamas, many websites offer plus size women a wide array of naughty lingerie.

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    They also carry a wide selection of babydolls, bustiers, corsets, teddys and sexy sets.

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    They also carry a variety of fantasy costumes, corsets, bustiers, chemises and have a special section for purple lovers.

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    The best corsets will make your waist look smaller while making your cleavage more noticeable.

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    While corsets definitely have their place in the bedroom for a romantic rendezvous, they can also be worn outside…under certain conditions.

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    Of course, today's corsets aren't like the ones from decades ago.

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    Old-fashioned corsets depended on materials like steel and whalebone to make a woman's waist appear incredibly tiny, but they often did so at the risk of a woman's health!

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    Many women fainted from being unable to breathe well and some developed deformities as a result of constantly wearing constricting corsets.

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    Today, the materials used to design corsets are much gentler on the body.

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    Typically, you'll see lacing on corsets, which enables you to make it fit as tight or as loose as you like.

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    Fortunately for plus size gals, lingerie retailers know that full-figured women want to look attractive and offer a variety of corsets especially for the more curvaceous.

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    Companies like Plus Size Plum and Hips and Curves only cater to the plus size market, so you have a variety of choices when it comes to enhancing corsets.

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    You can choose plus size corsets in an assortment of colors and fabrics.

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    Some corsets come with attached garters, so you have the option of wearing your sexiest thigh-high stockings with them.

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    You can wear these types of corsets underneath dresses or with skirts.

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    Corsets are usually sized according to your bust measurements, so the cup size you wear in a bra is normally the cup size you'd select for corsets.

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    While many corsets can be worn out, it's important to select accordingly.

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    A satin, lacy or sheer corset is best reserved for private viewing, but corsets with lots of embellishments, embroidery or in materials like velvet can be worn in certain settings.

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    So where should curvy girls go to find the hottest enhancing corsets?

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    Since not everyone has access to better lingerie shops, it's best to look for corsets at online purveyors who specialize in plus size lingerie.

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    They carry a range of corsets that are beautiful, sexy and even practical.

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    Try Meschantes, which makes waist cinching corsets for all figures at reasonable prices.

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    Corsets are well known for their cinching qualities as they help provide support for figures of all sizes.

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    Starkers creates custom-made corsets in nearly any size.

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    The site is similar to Mortishas and Gypsy Moon, offering corsets crafted to fit your measurements.

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    Corsets have been worn for hundreds of years and have varied widely in style, but they have always had the same function - to hold a woman well in place.

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    You can get bras, panties, corsets, teddies, chemises, petticoats, any manner of costume, hosiery, shoes and all sorts of "extras" to liven up any night.

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    Funky Boutique, which in addition to sexy corsets and bustiers, also has catsuits, jumpsuits and some very wild shoes and boots.

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    Plus size strapless corsets make a sexy addition to any lingerie collection for women ready to celebrate their curves, and they double as a foundational garment to wear with a strapless gown for that special occasion.

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    Corsets have been around since ancient times.

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    Today's corsets are not intended to modify the figure like their historical counterparts as much as they are designed to enhance it.

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    Today, the corset is a sign of femininity, and plus size strapless corsets are worn not only as lingerie or an undergarment, but also for the Goth look when it is worn as an outer garment.

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    This measurement is essential for corsets that fit comfortably and look good.

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    While women in past decades wore uncomfortable items like tight corsets and confining girdles all day long, today's plus size woman has more options in shape-defining intimates.

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    Head over to the plus size department, where you'll find indulgent, romantic pieces, like sheer chemises, printed corsets and much more.

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    Sites like Enchanted Dreams are useful because they divide up their vast lingerie selection into much smaller sections, so if you're looking for leather, you can perform separate searches in babydolls, bustiers, corsets and teddies.

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    There are corsets, g-strings and sexy cheerleader costumes for women and even thongs for men.

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    No need for shyness here as you select from corsets, body stockings, babydolls and lingerie sets.

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    Choose from all of the basics, as well as pegnoirs, camisoles, babydolls, costumes and corsets.

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    Whether you're looking for plus size lingerie, corsets, bras, panties or anything else, sizing allows you to buy tops in one size and bottoms in another to get the perfect fit for your shape.

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    But these dresses were designed to be worn without fussy undergarments like corsets and petticoats, and they could have all sorts of tops, including some that were very sexy.

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    In the 18th century, corsets were worn to cinch women's waists tightly.

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    While these garments were more comfortable than the form-fitting corsets with their metal or whale bone stays, they were still hot.

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    Boning conjures up all sorts of wild images of when women confined themselves to fit into suffocating corsets, but luckily, boning has come a long way since then.

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    While all women were keeping their curves hidden with the help of the outerwear and flattening corsets, flappers sought to have positively boyish flat chests.

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    Tied cleavage, corsets, and tunic closings for extra support.

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    Learn how to make boned stays, corsets, hand-made eyelets, chainmail and much more.

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    Many women just wear Renaissance Faire corsets over tutus or linen skirts with lots of ribbons.

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    Corsets are tight fitting lace-up the front vests, which tend to look sexy if they are worn alone.

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    Colonial costumes for kids were traditionally just smaller versions of what the adults wore, only without underpinnings and corsets.

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    What makes Dolce & Gabbana exude such a lasting appeal is its truly signature looks that consist of corsets, suits, and exotically sexy designs.

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    What makes Dolce & Gabbana such a lasting appeal is its truly signature looks that consist of corsets, suits, and exotically sexy designs.

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    These wide, elasticated belts look a little like corsets and are just as effective at accentuating your curves and making your waist look tiny!

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    This is where you'll find pink faux snakeskin, leopard print, and women's boots made to resemble corsets.

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    Corsets were designed to minimize a woman's waist and maximize their busts.

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    This required corsets and other foundation garments that flattened the breasts and otherwise hid curves.

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    Feria - The "Barbara" collection from Feria includes sheer black panties and bras with beautifully embroidered lace as well as corsets and merry-widows.

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    Finally, don't forget that lingerie needs special care when washing to prevent damaging the items, so it is always best to handwash your sexy French bras, panties, corsets, garters and stockings.

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    Although corsets are famously designed to cinch a woman's waist while hefting the bosom and smoothing the hips, this usage did not begin in earnest until the 18th century.

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    Nor did it stay in fashion - corsets in the early 19th century were somewhat looser and more comfortable, skimming the body and concentrating on keeping the back straight.

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    As the century progressed, the corsets became increasingly constricting, emphasizing an hourglass figure.

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    In the 1920s, corsets changed to flatten the breasts and de-emphasize curves, creating a boyish slim figure.

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    Corsets soon fell out of fashion, but body shaping was still all the rage.

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    Most modern shapewear is made of a combination of nylon and Spandex, rendering it more truly seamless and invisible under clothes than corsets or girdles ever were.

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    Girdles, bras and corsets have long been a part of a woman's lingerie lexicon, even if she doesn't wear any of these types of lingerie on a daily basis.

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    The idea of bra strap pads is nothing new; corsets from the Elizabethan to Victorian era were often padded at the shoulder to provide comfort, especially for large-breasted women.

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    There are styles available for men and women, and some of their fantasy lingerie pieces include brocade, rubber looks, cupless corsets, costumes, and accessories.

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    But they also had to attract an audience - men wanted to see women strip down to more than just corsets or bras and knickers.

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    While more traditional lace-up types of corsets are still available, shape wear has come a long way since the 1820's.

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    Bustiers, like corsets, work to give your body a sensual hourglass shape, the shape old Hollywood starlets worked on the big screen with expert precision.

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    Go here for Corsets, Chemise, and panties that are high quality and super sexy.

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    You can also get incredibly sexy corsets, bustiers and more.

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    YumDrop.com has lingerie sets, corsets, sexy costumes, swimwear, lace bras and more - most for under $50.00.

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    Another option is wearing bustiers, corsets and silky camisoles as tops.

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    You can get racy red corsets with matching thongs and stockings.

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    As a rule, corsets have always been worn as undergarments -- women's lingerie that goes underneath a dress, blouse or other top.

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    But times have changed, as have corsets.

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    Corsets were invented in the 16th century by Catherine de Médicis, the wife of King Henri II of France.

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    For the next 350 years or so, women tortured themselves with corsets made from whalebones and steel rods.

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    Along with other styles of lingerie, corsets have really transformed the way women shop for and wear clothing.

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    Besides being comfortable to wear, corsets show off a women's assets without torturing her body or causing the medical issues that came with wearing them generations ago.

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    Today's corsets can also be worn alone or with a shrug or sweater -- if they are made as outerwear.

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    Few of the dire illnesses doctors blamed on corsets through the ages proved to be correct.

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    Modern day corsets are less rigid and constrictive than those of the past and therefore should be even less likely to cause harm.

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    There are still few medical studies and little observational proof of severe health risks from wearing modern corsets if they are not constricting.

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    Corsets became increasingly popular as an item of fashion and social status from the 1500s.

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    According to Society, Physicians and the Corset, by the late 18th century corsets had become a garment of much political and medical controversy.

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    This was especially for women, though men wore corsets too.

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    This continued through the 19th century, when in the later half corsets became a symbol of the Victorian era, and into the early 20th century.

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    Some doctors blamed many women's illnesses on the corsets they wore to whittle down their waist size to as little as 17 inches.

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    In 1793, the German physician, Samuel Thomas von Sommerring warned women against corsets for their presumed compression of the chest and abdomen.

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    He blamed corsets for tuberculosis, cancer and curvature of the spine and many other illnesses which in fact were due to the prevailing sanitary conditions.

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    As there was no proof of these claims, his warnings were ignored by many and women in Europe and the Americas continued to wear their corsets.

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    Compression of the lower rib cage and the lungs by tight corsets makes it difficult to take a deep enough breath to expand the lungs completely.

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    This was demonstrated in a study published in 2005 in the International Journal of Rehabilitation Research of 12 healthy young women who were made to wear corsets for one hour.

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    The remedy is to wear less rigid and looser-laced corsets.

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    However there are no reports of liver damage from wearing corsets in the medical literature.

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    There is evidence that tight corsets and other constricting garments cause compression symptoms.

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    A 1973 New England Journal of Medicine report by the famous Boston physician Paul Dudley White linked corsets to diseases of the bowel and heart and blood clots in the legs.

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    Much has changed since health warnings were issued for the rigid corsets of centuries past to the softer corsets and other corset-like undergarments worn today.

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    Even with modern garments, women who lace their corsets tightly to achieve a small waist have an increased risk for compression symptoms.

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    If you chose to wear corsets, start out with a loose one and pay attention to any breathing difficulties, pressure or pain in your chest and abdomen.

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    With long corsets, girdles or Spanx watch out for pain in your groin or legs that could signal a blood clot.

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    Adolescence has never been a lot of fun, but for girls who grew up in the time of corsets, it was the beginning of a lifetime of discomfort.

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    One eventually got used to the corsets, but it was the rare woman who actually enjoyed hers.

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    Most girls started off wearing lighter corsets than their mothers and only during the day.

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    There were, and are, health advantages to corsets.

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    In the days before yoga and Pilates, corsets did a lot to keep women in good shape.

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    Corsets have had a long--and changing--history.

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    The goal of corsets was to make the torso a more pleasing shape to look at, and that "pleasing shape" varied based on the fashions and popular opinions of the times.

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    The late 18th and early 19th centuries brought about a change for corsets that many of us don't know about.

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    Toward the end of the first decade of the 1900s, bras and girdles began to take the place of corsets.

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    They're much more comfortable and practical than the traditional corsets.

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    Corsets aren't what they used to be these days.

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    What you're most likely so see when you shop for corsets is a new style of shirt, or a sexier version of the old classic.

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    Brides often choose this route because it gives them extra shape and support due to the boning inside corsets.

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    Cupless corsets may initially seem pointless because they don't have special push-up pads or cleavage boosters.

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    However, these corsets are excellent for cinching the waist and allowing you to wear your favorite push-up bra as well.

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    In many ways, these corsets are considered more versatile than the standard design.

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    Corsets are seen mostly as frivolous shapewear selections, and it's quite difficult to find women who wear corsets regularly.

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    Corsets without cups are relatively comfortable and reasonable.

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    Corsets without cups allow you to pair them with plenty of different bras and other shapewear.

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    Research long-line corsets to wear under cocktail dresses.

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    You will spend less than you might expect for many of these corsets sans cups.

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    Check out Figleaves for a great variety of waist-nipping corsets from many designers.

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    Corsets might seem at first like lingerie from a bygone age, but these pieces are actually excellent shapewear picks for any woman who appreciates the finer side of shaping.

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    The most expensive "real" lingerie I've seen would probably be some of the made-to-order pieces, like corsets or Nichole de Carle's new line.

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    Corsets were always padded to suit the fashions, and even many curvy women like padded bras.

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    Women used corsets for centuries to cinch their waists and uplift their bosoms, as well as maintain the straight back that was so prized.

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    Less really is more, whether you're talking about bras, panties, teddies or even corsets.

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    Who could forget some of the outfits that Madonna has worn that included exotic tops and corsets?

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    Retro lingerie can be great fun in a fantasy and some 1950s corsets lend themselves to a bondage scenario very well.

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    Anything from Victorian corsets to a science-fiction costume can work for a fantasy scenario.

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    The site also has corsets and bustiers made from leather.

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    Throughout history, many women were actually forced to wear corsets.

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    It's been a tough road, but women now only wear corsets when they would like.

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    Corsets were worn regularly beginning in the 16th century.

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    Corsets weren't always used to solely slim the waist; they also were used to boost the bust as the 18th century arrived.

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    The machine-manufactured corset became even more popular as industrial techniques improved-original corsets were handmade and custom-fitted for the perfect fit.

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    Corsets were lengthened to cover the hips until 1914, when developments in elastic changed undergarments and phased out the corsets.

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    Waist nippers or cinchers, smaller versions of the corset, became popular in the 1940s, and corsets were worn as outerwear in the 1980s and 1990s.

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    A select group of women still choose corsets for seduction reasons and as a shapewear preference, but nobody is forced to wear a corset anymore.

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    The women listed may not have necessarily been forced to wear corsets, specifically, but they were certainly expected to wear one by societal standards.

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    There are many places to buy corsets with modern additions, and there's nothing wrong with wearing one from time to time, as long as it's not too tight.

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    Go to Net-a-Porter for seamless corsets, which are great to wear under fabrics like satin, silk, and thin lace.

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    In history, there were women made to wear corsets, but there were also women who simply enjoyed a hyper-feminine look.

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    For experienced sewers, free corset patterns are available in a variety of styles to help you save some money as you build your lingerie or costume collection, or even find unique corsets to wear as tops.

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    An Elizabethan corset is designed to give you a V-shape, so it's not as immediately sexy as later, more curve-hugging corsets.

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    For additional help, you may even wish to join a group that focuses on creating corsets, like Yahoo!

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    In addition to bras that seek to do whatever you need and their ability to be worn with a variety of garment styles, Victoria's Secret catalog also contains panties, nightgowns, chemises, garters, robes and corsets.

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    Some of the standout styles include G-strings, thongs, boy shorts, corsets, bustiers, chemises and babydolls.

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    Body by Venus has an enormous selection of every type of lingerie including plus sizes, bustiers and garter sets, corsets, teddies and much more.

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    Most corsets designed this way will fasten in the front, whether they lace or use hooks and eyes.

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    Retailers like Fredericks of Hollywood and Victoria's Secret will often have these corsets available, but if you want something more traditional or specific, you should look to vintage shops.

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    Women used to wear corsets throughout pregnancy to maintain good posture, which helped them recover their strength after birth in the days before yoga became mainstream.

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    This was important because during the 1920's, large numbers of women abandoned the confining corsets; thus was born the flapper, who scandalized the previously staid fashion scene with her short skirts, bobbed hair and decadent lifestyle.

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    Corsets and girdles are still made with attached garters, but for a romantic rendezvous, you'll want to attach stockings to something sexier, like a teddy or bustier.

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    Early girdles were advertised as an alternative to lace-up corsets.

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    Corsets are sometimes confused with girdles.

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    Corsets are popular both as lingerie and as sexy tops to be paired with a skirt or pants.

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    Most corsets stop at the waist and don't have any sort of panty or legs.

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    Some corsets also have garters for stockings.

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    And in fact, there are also belts and corsets that work to support the hernia - it all depends on the individual.

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    Rather than flatter the female form, medieval corsets flattened breasts almost to the point of nonexistance!

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    Corsets of the day were highly restrictive and tightened to the point of being dangerous.

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    Although corsets were still made of constrictive whalebone, there was a definite movement towards the decorative lingerie we know today.

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    The push-up corsets were adorned with ribbon, lace, and intricate embroidery.

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    By the end of the century, doctors were speaking out about the health hazards of corsets and the less-restrictive designs were introduced.

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    Corsets became smaller, less restrictive, and less cumbersome.

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    Stockings were held up by suspenders and garters attached to the corsets.

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    The Roaring Twenties also saw the end of corsets.

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    They've heard that lingerie is fussy, that a majority of women still don't wear the correct bra size and that corsets can be difficult to get in and out of.

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    Garters might be attached to girdles or corsets, but they were an integral aspect of one's underwear.

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    Can camis, corsets and bustiers really be innerwear or outerwear?

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    My grandfather, father and uncle, Jon Schlobohm, were in the business of supplying all of the components necessary to make bras, corsets and garters, so the leap to making sexy lingerie was not that far off.

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    Corsets were strong back in my grandfather's day and they are even stronger now.

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    We have a wide array of corsets and bustiers that are boudoir sexy or corsets that can be worn out on the town.

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    Of course we have bra and panty sets, sleepwear, loungewear, boudoir sets, bustier, girdles and foundations, garter belts, steel-boned corsets, hosiery, the list goes on.

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    Shops selling corsets, which for a long time were the only items most women bought (everything else could be made at home) were discreet and very much a woman's only domain.

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    However, corsets, girdles and other retro styles can sometimes be made at comparable prices to a ready-made item, and be of far better quality.

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    La Perla began in the 50's when company's founder, Ada Masotti, started making corsets for wealthy women.

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    Lace-up waist cinchers are often similar to corsets, though they may or may not cover the breasts while making the waist appear smaller.

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    In some cases, you may wish to wear one on the outside of your shirt or ''as'' a shirt, as you would some corsets.

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    Midnight Dreams Lingerie has corsets and waist cinchers galore, including lace-up styles.

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    My Diva's Closet has a waist cincher in the lace-up style that is much more innocent even though it does not cover the bust like some waist cinchers, like corsets, do.

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    The art of wearing a corset well has not been lost, and you can still buy corsets as beautiful and shaping as those worn in the Victorian era.

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    For many centuries, corsets almost exclusively laced up the front.

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    If that is the case, you must look for an online retailer who knows a lot about corsets and will work with you on picking one that best suits your needs.

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    An online retailer like Delicious Corsets, which also sells ready-to-wear items, works with you as closely as if you were coming in for fittings.

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    Some corsets streamline the back, waist and tummy, providing shape instantly.

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    Throughout the years, both men and women have worn corsets.

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    With the main goal of helping shape the body, most women like to wear corsets to achieve an hourglass or curvy figure.

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    Corsets can flatten the waist and tummy and emphasize the hips and bust.

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    Men, on the other hand, often wore -- and still wear -- corsets to slim their body and give the impression of a tubular shape.

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    Latex corsets come with a wide range of price tags.

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    The generic corsets that can be purchased may be tight-fitting and may help to alter the shape, but will not work as well as a corset that has been customized for the person who will be wearing it.

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    Back in the 1800s and early 1900s, it was not unusual for women and men who wore corsets to develop certain health problems.

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    Corsets were often worn under the clothing for extended periods of time and laced as tight as possible to create not only a temporary reshaping, but a permanent change.

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    Wearing corsets in such a way caused numerous corset health issues, which included indigestion, constipation, heartburn and atrophied muscles.

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    Corsets were also known to deform the rib cage, compress internal organs, and restrict breathing when worn for extended periods of time.

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    Fortunately, today's corsets are much safer.

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    Corsets are priced $80 dollars and up, and bustiers may run you 50 dollars to start!

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    Leather panties can be worn alone or as part of a complete ensemble that includes leather bras, garters, corsets, or other lingerie items.

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    Pierre Silber sells an impressive selection of leather panties, as well as leather bras, corsets, dresses, pants, halter tops, teddies, shorts, and garter belts.

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    The United Kingdom has a fantastic selection of tights, bridal lingerie, leather lingerie, babydolls, bras, corsets, fantasy lingerie, and so much more.

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    FunkyBoutique.com has quite a large selection of sexy corsets, bustiers, panties, thongs and bras.

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    If you think corsets are just lingerie or fashion statements then you must not know about the locked corset.

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    Women and men have used corsets for centuries to reshape their bodies.

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    In the 1600s corsets were used to flatten chests.

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    Eventually women began to tighten their corsets as much as possible in order to make their waists appear slimmer.

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    Wealthy women had servants tighten the laces on their corsets.

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    In today's weight obsessed culture, corsets are making a comeback as a body-slimming device and a growing subculture of tightlacers is developing.

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    Locked corsets are a popular bondage device.

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    The truly adventurous can also add garters, harnesses and chastity belts to their corsets.

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    Typical bondage corsets extend to right above the knees and are designed to restrict the wearer's movements.

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    Corsets worn too tightly can be harmful to a person's health.

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    Corsets and locks should only be used by consenting adults.

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    While corsets are available from almost any lingerie company, locked corsets are not as easy to find.

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    Laced and Locked sells locking belts for corsets.

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    Wearing corsets to lose weight can be a dangerous practice.

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    Healthy, consenting adults should only lock themselves into corsets for sexual adventure as a form of play.

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    Women could wear the suit in lieu of more constricting underclothes, although most still wore corsets as well.

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    Cadolle, a shop in business since 1889, whose original proprietor invented the bra, custom-makes corsets in a number of fabrics, including rich satin.

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    You can also find vintage satin camisoles and, sometimes, bras and corsets.

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    As younger women stopped wearing corsets, the once-ubiquitous item became the first hallmark of mature lingerie.

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    The stories of women and corsets over the centuries are rife and terrifying.

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    However, a lot of Victorian men wore corsets just like their female counterparts.

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    You can even get items much like classic men's corsets.

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    As a young girl in war-torn Poland, Olga Erteszek learned to sew by watching her mother make corsets.

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    Women who are interested in the idea of custom lingerie, particularly for items like corsets and bustiers, have found a wealth of sources online to order a unique item and assist in the design process.

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    Check out Fairy Gothmother for corsets and other lingerie or Corsets-Lingerie for wedding underwear.

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    From the enormous petticoats worn in the Elizabethan era to the bosom-flattening corsets favored by flappers in the 1920s, underwear does what diet and exercise can't.

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    Lingerie also became a common sight in pin-ups, especially garter belts, stockings and corsets.

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    It's also a great time to try out the novelty items like faux fur lined red velvet corsets and panties.

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    Girdles and corsets were still common place, only now they were much more modern and able to shape the body in ways that previous versions had not.

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    Corsets, bras, bustiers and thongs all come in leather.

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    Victoria's Secret's Lace-Up Satin Slip is inspired by corsets.

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    From leather corsets to mesh boxer shorts, there's a lingerie gallery for everyone.

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    Perhaps you've been eyeing corsets or costumes.

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    Sexy Depot - This store offers everything from baby dolls to body stockings to corsets.

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    The prices are moderate, with the corsets being the most expensive and are priced between $30 and $50.

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    Corsets and bustiers do wonders for shaping the waist and pushing up the breasts.

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    Babydolls, corsets, teddies, and bustiers often come to mind when thinking about sexy bedroom lingerie.

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    Corsets and Bustiers are strapless garments that offer instant breast augmentation.

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    Additionally, corsets provide a sliming effect to the torso, further enhancing the appearance of your assets.

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    There are stores online that offer everything from corsets for men to tennis skirts for guys.

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    Like women's corsets, they can mold a man's body, making it look something close to perfect.

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    More comfortable than the old corsets and girdles of our grandmas' times, Spanx sizes are made to fit, perform and remain seamless and hidden.

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    Of course, the principle of shapewear is nothing new - women and even men used to wear corsets or girdles to shape them under their clothes.

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    Tight-busted corsets and bras are often replaced with camisoles or cotton bras. stockings take the place of panty hose, panties are more comfy and you can say good-bye to girdles.

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    Trashy Lingerie has everything from Burlesque inspired corsets to Costumes.

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    Some use the lace-up method as corsets do, some have hooks, some come with garters, and some are made to just pull on and resemble Spanx shapewear.

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    They're generally made of cotton or microfiber blends and move with you instead of holding your upper half in a locked position like other support garments (corsets, for example) do.

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    That dreaded matronly look goes right out the window when you shop at What Katie Did, especially if you grab one of their corsets as well.

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    Sexy Depot - Bustiers, corsets, chaps, patent leather lingerie, body suits, costumes, gloves, garter belts…you name it, Sexy Depot more than likely has got it.

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    Hot Dreams Lingerie - Their selection is pretty wide and includes items like bustiers, corsets, leather and vinyl items.

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    Many women slept in their corsets to maintain their shape, but even still, it was important not to show much skin.

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    Corsets smooth out your waist and lift your breasts to help give you an hourglass figure on the top half.

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    Corsets aren't just for historical figures anymore, and vinyl's not just for bad girls and records; find out why vinyl corsets may be just what you're looking for to update your style.

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    Corsets are more comfortable today than in the past.

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    You'll probably sweat more and be pretty darn hot on a summer afternoon if you choose to wear one of your vinyl corsets that day.

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    To look trendy and not trashy, keep your vinyl corsets as the one "wild" piece you wear, and try to choose other classic or even feminine pieces for your ensemble.

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    That's why flip-flops and balloon skirts should stay at home when the edgy corsets come out to play.

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    Chances are, vinyl corsets will get you sent home to change.

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    Wearing vinyl corsets as outerwear, however, is usually best left for after dark, no matter where you live or where you're going (unless you're going to a biker bar in a city for a fabulous hamburger and beer lunch).

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    Dresses heavy on beading and material are fine with figure-enhancing corsets and bustiers with boning and texture.

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    For example, a pretty three piece bra, panty and garter belt set is around $15 and notoriously expensive corsets will only cost you around $20.

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    Dressed 2 Play has everything from corsets to babydolls and gowns to garters.

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    Even for a night on the town, you may want to consider white lingerie inspired pieces, like the corsets meant to be worn for the world to see.

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    That's not true, of course, but there's no denying that white satin bustiers and corsets paired with matching panties, a garter belt, and thigh highs makes for a classic bridal lingerie look.

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    Corsets and girdles have been around for quite some time, helping women in their quest for the perfect figure underneath their clothing.

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    Corsets have even graduated to outerwear status in some circles.

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    Corsets typically use a lace-up back and sometimes even vertical boning around the sides to whittle down the waist, smooth out the tummy area, and push up the breasts.

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    Corsets tend to be strapless and often hit right below the waist or extend to the top of the hips.

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    While corsets take care of shaping the upper body, girdles shape the lower body, squeezing the hips and lower abs and lifting the buttocks in a way that could give the impression that the wearer has a mild obsession with Pilates.

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    Girdles are most often worn with bras rather than corsets or camisoles.

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    Corsets have a longer history behind them than girdles do.

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    Corsets have been around since at least the 1500s, starting in Spain and spreading through Europe after that.

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    Corsets (padded for a feminine look) were popular again around the 1860s and into the 1890s, used for shaping as well as for fashion.

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    By the 1920s, corsets were still worn, but there was an opposite effect in mind--flattening the breasts and diminishing the curves for a less feminine look.

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    Corsets and girdles are likely to always have a place in fashion because they're convenient for providing light shaping to the body while looking beautiful.

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    Some may think they've gone the way of the bullet bra and corsets, but half slips are still around and potentially just what you need under that slightly sheer-or clingy-skirt.

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    Lace-up styles are especially sexy, but there are corsets with hook-and-eye closures as well.

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    There are corsets, teddies, fishnet items, and more.

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    Highly Seductive is a site that offers exactly what the name suggests-fishnet that covers you from head to toe, open thongs, corsets, teddies, and more.

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    Many open corsets are only available in loud styles like PVC, leather, and slick satin.

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    They can be harder to find, since many open-cup corsets are a novelty style, but selecting subtle colors and classic silhouettes helps.

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    Lace-trimmed open corsets frame the breasts but look much classier and dressier than a standard open-tip bra.

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    These tips should help avoid any trouble with sizing corsets that leave the breasts free.

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    Under-the-bust corsets are easier to fit, since the bottom of the corset doesn't have to accommodate the swell of the breasts.

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    Avoid corsets with unfinished seams and details under the breasts, which are uncomfortable for women who have sensitive skin or fuller busts.

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    Access Fatalwoman.com to find leather corsets with a unique look and a higher-than-average quality.

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    Some of the most popular sellers are corsets, stockings and satin chemises.

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    Figure enhancing styles like lace-up corsets with bows, lace, and garter belts inspired by stars like Marilyn Monroe may be just the answer for a romantic soul looking to spice up the bedroom without going overboard.

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    The term is French and means bodice, as basques are similar to corsets but extend further down over the hips than a typical corset does.

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    Basques aren't quite as tightly fitting as corsets, but are similar in shape, look, and design.

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    You can easily find open-bust or below-bust corsets on eBay.

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    Corsets can be very expensive, and for someone new to the sensation of wearing a corset, or for someone who just wants to try one out for a little frivolous fun or a fashion statement, investing in a pricey one isn't worth it.

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    Corsets sell for much lower than retail price there, and if you can find the color, style, and size you're looking for, you could easily stock up and spend less than you would have on a single corset somewhere else.

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    While you may not get the highest quality pieces with the most embellishments when you bargain-hunt for corsets, you will want to make sure that you've got a reasonably well-made piece.

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    Tournai carries on a large trade in carpets (called Brussels), bonnet shapes, corsets and fancy goods generally.

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    The industries of the town include ironfounding and the manufacture of machinery, corsets, hosiery, flannel goods, jam and wall-paper, and brewing, cotton spinning and weaving, leather-dressing and dyeing.

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    Albert Lea is a railway and manufacturing centre of considerable importance, has grain elevators and foundries and machine shops, and manufactures bricks, tiles, carriages, wagons, flour, corsets, refrigerators and woollen goods.

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    Among the manufactures of Derby are pianos and organs, woollen goods, pins, keys, dress stays, combs, typewriters, corsets, hosiery, guns and ammunition, and foundry and machine-shop products.

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    Aurora is an important manufacturing centre; among its manufactures are railway cars - the shops of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railway being 927 here - flour and cotton, carriages, hardware specialties, corsets, suspenders, stoves and silver-plate.

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    Among its manufactures are sewing machines, boilers, automobiles, bicycles, roller-skates, pianos, gloves and mittens, corsets, flour and dairy products, Borden's condensed milk factory being located there.

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    It manufactures felt and corsets, and carries on a trade in horses, cattle and grain.