How Wearing a Corset Affects You and Your Clothes
We've all heard the horror stories and seen the illustrations of how our corsets squish our bodies, but what about the ways in which they affect our appearance?
A corset's most obvious effect is the reduction of the waist. The amount of reduction today's fetish corsets achieve (up to 10") is actually far past the historical norm even if the proportions are not.
A lovely, balanced and logical corset-neutral article that shows that the average waist reduction among 52 women was only about 2.5 inches, that corsets were necessary foundations to support the breasts and the heavy garments of the time, and that even a corset at zero reduction has remarkable effect on silhouette/frame. Also featured is an interestesting study performed in the late 19th century which is worth a read in itself. Do turn a blind eye to the words "today's fetish corsets" as it's not supposed to be taken as derogatory to tightlacers. As Liz sums up nicely elsewhere in her blog, "Whether you are a lady or a gent, costumer or casual, tight-lacer or comfort-seeker, there is a corset for you!"
Go through this article slowly; it's well worth it. ~ Lucy
Thanks Lucy… perfect for tonight’s reading.