Lingerie - Corset, Corselet, and Corsage
Corset The Corset is designed to mold and shape the torso, often by using boning in the material. It is more of an object of fashion now, however it was worn by men and women in order to achieve a desired appearance. Traditional Corsets are designed for the specific individual wearing it. Now they come in lace and leather, etc. and are a fashion statement. Corselet The Corselet or Torsolette covers the torso in the front and back and acts as a girdle, it is often used in bridal lingerie, under the wedding dress. Corsage The Corsage or Bodice is often confused with a Corset, essentially the same thing, however the Corset is tighter. Historically women would put flowers between their breasts, which were held up by the corsage. This is where we get the modern corsage for flowers from.
On the left is how a corset should fit and on the right is how it should not fit. You want it to be smooth and go straight down the front, not taper in around the waist
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