Did you know that corsets didn't always create an hourglass shape? From their invention, during the second millenium b.c. in Minoa, corsets were commonly worn by women to cinch waists and lift breasts. But during a a conservative spell from 1550 to 1660 a.d., the undergarments were used to flatten the bustline not boost it.
This and other fashion facts can be found at RealSimple.
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7 comments:
I loved reading all the fashion facts. Great post.
That's interesting!
Love the layout, too!
I love little known facts, especially historic ones! Thanks for the kind comment on my blog but your posts are way more interesting than mine! I have just spent 30 mins reading them. Great blog!!
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great layout!
Well, at least I know I wouldn't have had to wear a corset! I didn't start having boobs until after my hysterectomy! Dang, if I knew that was all it would take, I would have done it sooner! LOL
Sigh. I don't have to worry about flattening my chest. I never had much to begin with, even when I was breast feeding. **checking inside the pajama top** Nope, still nothing there. But I wake up every morning and check, hoping the chest fairy has blessed me during the night... Hope springs eternal and all that. :o)
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