Surely no one will argue that the female corset is one of the most feminine things in the girl's wardrobe, because he calls to emphasize the dignity of the figure and hide its shortcomings. It can not be said that it ever went out of fashion - the corset belongs to the category that is always out of fashion trends, because it, like today, and in ancient times, served women as an element of underwear. However, now the lady's corset does not hesitate to hide under blouses and tight dresses - they wear it as a top, which narrows the waist and raises the chest.
History of the female corset
To begin with it is necessary to understand: why do we need a corset? Women in ancient Greece wore it to ensure that the breast did not have a large size, since this contradicted the then ideals of female beauty. In those times the correct proportions were very appreciated, and the large breasts, naturally, breaks the harmony of the forms.
In the time of Gothic, corsets began to be fashionable: they were stiff, with wooden inserts and rough lacing, which could maintain the necessary shape.
In the Renaissance, the female figure was striving to make it more flat, and since this contradicts the natural female forms, this excessive pulling down resulted in the deformation of the organs.
The closest to modern corsets can be considered those that arose in the Rococo era: then women sought to raise and emphasize the chest, and also to make the waistline already. Now we are experiencing the same trend, but it is not so radical: if in the Rococo times the waist could be dragged on average to 33 cm, today it is not important. Because of the cruel standard - 33 cm waist, which was introduced by Catherine de 'Medici, the women caused great harm to their health, because the corset displaced the stomach, squeezed the liver and blood circulation was disturbed.
Today, corsets emphasize the harmony of female forms: an unnaturally narrow waist and also unnaturally raised breasts are in the past. Currently, the corset only slightly adjusts the shape due to its soft construction.
Corsage and corset - is there any difference?
Many people may wonder whether there is a difference between a corset and a corsage: their names are similar to each other, but they are not the same, and it's not just that - they really differ, performing different functions.
So, a few points, what distinguishes a corset from a corsage:
- Female corsage is a decorative thing, which can be compared with a jacket or top.
- A corset is not only a decorative, but also a corrective thing.
- The corsage, as a rule, has a zipper, and the lacing acts simply as a decorative element.
- The corset has lacing and a lot of bones - up to 24 pieces, which help to maintain the desired shape.
- Corsets are worn not only as outerwear, but also as underwear.
- Corsage is rarely used as underwear: just for decorative purposes, creating a certain image.
Evening corsets
Evening corsets are decorated with embroidery, stones and original lacing. Sometimes these corsets are fastened on the front to small buttons, and the back is laced. Corsets for evening activities can be with lace, elements of an atlas that give things even more femininity and sophistication.
Playing with color can also act as a corrective way: for example, on a light corset in the side parts place a black cloth. Thus visually the waist looks even more slender.
Speaking of evening corsets, it is impossible not to remember black velvet: this corset looks sexy and mysterious, especially if it is supplemented with gloves from the net and tight black trousers.
Underwear and corsets
Corset as an element of underwear today is often used as a decorative thing, and so many models are decorated with bows, ribbons and rhinestones.
Laconic options designed to correct the figure and put on blouses and dresses, have a minimum of ornaments. The minus of such corsets is that they can not be worn with tight fitting shapes, as the bones will be noticeable.
Corset sizes
The selection of the size of the corset does not differ from the selection of the size of the other underwear or top. Choose a corset, which is smaller than the real parameters of the figure, is not worth it, since it will be difficult to put on. Also, you should not take a big thing - in this case, the corset will fold, if it is tightened.
Modern corsets are made in accordance with generally accepted standards:
- XS;
- S;
- M;
- L;
- XL;
- 2XL;
- 3XL;
- 4XL;
- 5XL;
- 6XL.
Particular attention should be paid to the volume of the waist and chest: it is necessary that the available parameters were within a centimeter range.
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