And corsets are back in fashion. Instead of lace-ups on shoes and clothes, they filled the catwalks and stores. All we have to do is follow the trend and buy ourselves a reliable and beautiful model. And let those who shout about the mortal danger of such wardrobe items become hoarse with envy at the sight of ideal forms.
What is a corset and why is it dangerous?
A corset in its original form is an incredibly harmful thing. There are 3 reasons for this:
- our ancestors started wearing it too early;
- our ancestors wore it too often;
- the design of previous versions of the corset was incredibly harmful even without taking into account constant wearing and premature use.
Today we understand that a growing organism should in no case be restrained. This affects the speed of development, peak growth of a person, and his motor-support system. However, our ancestors were not interested in such nuances and therefore in their time girls who had not even reached puberty were faced with the need to tighten the upper half of their body.
As a result, by the age of 18–19, young women, one and all, had an hourglass figure even with the corset removed. The difference between my waist, hips and breasts was incredible. However, this “beauty” was fraught:
- disproportions and displacement of organs;
- problems with the spine;
- constipation, intestinal obstruction;
- premature menopause, infertility;
- pathologies of the respiratory system.
Important! Girls in 18th-century novels did not faint so often because they were highly sensitive. It’s just that even in a calm state, they could not breathe normally, and less blood flowed to their brain than it should. As a result, the slightest disturbance resulted in a blackout.
Tightly tied silhouettes caused irreparable harm even at the stage of intrauterine development. This is because no one freed pregnant women from the duty of pulling themselves. They continued to use the dangerous item of clothing until late, which affected the amount of oxygen supplied to the baby. Children were born with oxygen starvation and its consequences in the form of pathologies of the central nervous system and underdeveloped organs. They often had deformities - simply a tight waist did not allow the fetal bones to grow proportionally.
It's already scary, isn't it? But don’t be scared and reject corsets because of the mistakes of previous generations. This thing in the hands of a modern, smart woman is hardly more dangerous than high heels.
Health or beauty? Should I wear a corset?
Models produced today, with the exception of theatrical, erotic and festive paraphernalia, are made from materials that cause much less discomfort than their predecessors.Also, do not forget that we do not live in the 16th century, and therefore the appearance of an untied woman on the streets will not cause a stir and will not entail serious consequences.
The world and etiquette have changed. We are free to choose our own outfits, and wearing the same clothes for 2 days in a row is something modern women do not agree to without a serious reason. That's why It is very doubtful that you will use corsets on a regular basis. Therefore, they will not have time to cause you serious harm. And even more so, you wouldn’t put such a thing on your 8-year-old daughter. And if so, then burning corsets and outlawing it are premature steps.
A healthy woman who leads an active lifestyle and has a well-stocked wardrobe does not actually have a choice between a corset and health. However, she will still experience slight discomfort from wearing shapewear. It will affect absence of habit and fully formed organism (Still, in addition to the hourglass, there are other types of figures).
As an excuse for a corset being uncomfortable at first, you can often see the phrase: wear soft ones, they are safe and are not felt on the body. The authors of such opuses are unlikely to ever use their advice, because the wardrobe items they recommend only imitate support and correction of the figure. And such an imitation looks bad, because The soft corset does not tighten and does not fit normally. It hangs in places and due to this visually adds extra pounds, that is, it serves exactly the opposite purpose.
Therefore you need to choose: either a corset with a normal tightening and admiring glances attached to it, combined with slight discomfort, or no corset at all. There is no place for soft things in the wardrobe of a girl who seeks not to disfigure, but to decorate her body.
Five signs that a corset is contraindicated for you
You should not purchase this item in the following cases;
- You are pregnant or preparing for motherhood;
- You have problems with the lumbar or thoracic spine;
- You have been diagnosed with chronic diseases of the respiratory system, liver or intestines, bladder;
- You have very sensitive skin (you will suffer from irritation and increased sweating);
- You are under 17 years old.
The last point can be safely called “underestimated”, since although it is related to growth, it does not reflect the true state of affairs. In fact The female body grows until the age of 25. However, the most intense period ends around 17. At the moment of its completion, at your own peril and risk, you can try to start using corsets. It's better to wait a little longer and start going out in shapewear when you reach 24–25 years of age.
Why has the corset fashion returned?
Fashion is cyclical; it puts the same wardrobe items on a pedestal and knocks them off it over and over again. However, the corset stands out from the general series, because its popularity does not return every 5-10-20 years. It hits trends on average every 2-3 years. In other words, this thing is already practically an immortal classic.
What should the correct corset be like?
If you are the owner of curvy figures, then your the ideal corset should end above the point where the axillary folds begin. Otherwise, they will rise, form and hang on top. You definitely won't look any better.
It is also worth considering the length. If you have a belly, choose a model that does not end above the pelvic bones. Otherwise, the item may begin to bunch up and slide up - this is especially common with soft corsets.
Important! If you are afraid of tightening your lower abs, then take a closer look at elongated corsets, which widen slightly after the waist. This design is very similar to a peplum, but looks much more delicate.
Also, don’t forget about mini-corsets, which are very similar to “overgrown” belts. They look great on both slender and curvy girls. Is it true, you need to learn how to wear them. A good choice would be a floor-length boho dress or a pantsuit. In the latter case, a mini-corset, worn over a shirt and under a jacket, will be a worthy alternative to a vest.
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