Why Form 8655 Historical 2024

Hello, if you're a regular here, you may already be aware of my current endeavor to recreate a circa 1890s corset for myself. I am asymmetrical and not very fashionable, so it has been a challenge. I will share more details about the process later, but for now, I want to talk about the research and thoughts I have on corsets. Before we dive into the myths and truths surrounding corsets, I want to give a fair warning. If you strongly believe that corsets are physically damaging symbols of historical female oppression, you might want to click away from this video. I will be sharing my personal experience of growing up in the modern equivalent of corsets, and it might be triggering for you. Now that we have addressed that, let's talk about the common belief in the 21st century that corsets were painful instruments of torture imposed by a patriarchal society. It is important to distinguish between tight lacing and corsetry as everyday clothing. There is no clear measurement threshold to separate the two, but discussions on tight lacing suggest waist measurements up to around 19 or 20 inches. The infamous mythical waists of 16 or 17 inches are extreme examples and not representative of all corset wearers. It is crucial to remember that references to tight lacing are highlighted because it was uncommon and shocking to have a small waist. Many contemporary sources claimed that corsets caused various diseases and ailments, but there is no concrete evidence to prove these claims. An article from the Daily Mail in 1883 sheds some light on the topic. The writer suggests that anyone trying to lace a young girl down to an 18-inch waist should be restrained, and 25 inches is an acceptable size for a medium-sized figure. This reminded me of my experience measuring...