Comments on: The Corset: The Sexiest of Sexy Shapewear

By: Johnluis Aiden

Johnluis Aiden — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:55:51 +0000

photos are nice and sexy...

By: ilexica

ilexica — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:14:06 +0000

Just to be anal – from what I've seen Hendricks mostly wears corselettes, rather than corsets (those above are from What Katie Did). They're quite different, actually – they tend to be made of very sturdy stretchy mesh without boning and they're a lot more comfortable for under-clothes wear. There were still corsets in the 1950s – Dior used little waist nippers to create the new look shape – but as you recall from your mom, it was mostly long line bras, girdles, corselettes etc.

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:44:36 +0000

Thanks!

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:42:37 +0000

I know what you mean – I have a couple that I wear as regular tops that I love, but those fasten differently (not the tightlacing kind). That's interesting about the tights – I would think those would be huge on you! I have to buy the right size or they just don't sit on me correctly.

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:40:53 +0000

Agreed… the role of corsets has definitely become all about defining curves.

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:39:32 +0000

Have you ever tried one? They can actually be quite comfortable. It depends on the type you'd get.

As for Christina - from what I understand, they ALL wear the undergarments of the era. Men and women alike. Janie Bryant is a stickler for authenticity!

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:36:23 +0000

Much more user friendly nowadays. I can't imagine they could rearrange organs anymore. I suppose if someone wore one that was tightlaced for extended periods of time they still could…

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:35:21 +0000

They are great for all sizes 🙂

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:35:05 +0000

I am jealous you are in Milan, and honored you chose to check out my blog while on that limited internet connection! LOL Hope you are having a blast!

By: Beautifully Invisible

Beautifully Invisible — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:34:31 +0000

The old ones especially look scary. The ones nowadays aren't that bad, and a lot of them don't even have the ties. I have a couple I like to wear as regular clothing (not foundation). Love them.