How far have we come from wearing corsets? Does our lingerie reflect the cultural views on female empowerment at the time? We will take a look at how shapewear has changed from the Victorian era to the 2020's. From corsets and girdles to control top pantyhose, shapewear seems to be here to stay.
The Ins and Outs of the Corset - Canada's History
The History of Lingerie Part One: From Corset to Shapewear – Modig
The history of lingerie — The Style Historian
From Corset to the First Modern Bra - Recollections Blog
A (brief) history of lingerie, from ancient times to the present
The History of Lingerie Part One: From Corset to Shapewear – Modig
The Ins and Outs of the Corset - Canada's History
The DC Metro Retro: The History of Shapewear
Shapewear - Vintage Lingerie Guide - Glamour Daze
This Is Exactly How Underwear as Outerwear Became a Thing
History of Shapewear and Body Autonomy - The Wellful