There’s no question that whenever films or TV shows show corsets, it seems to trigger a new interest in corsetry in some sense. A few factors have contributed to the resurgence of the controversial undergarment this past year. The release of the period drama “Bridgerton” on Netflix and the rise of 18th- and 19th-century-inspired regalia, including corseted silhouettes.
But the corsets of late aren’t necessarily the dated, binding products of the past. Now they’re more malleable and come in a range of shapes, sizes and fabrics without being torturous to wear. This time around, there’s a lot more room to breathe. I love to wear it with a simple pair of blue jeans, never too tight or sexy, because the corse in sexy enough! As you can see I am adding some (a lot!) of pearls: they are so feminine in make this look look great.
The corset has a divisive past of toeing the line between sexuality and oppression. Worn until the early 20th century, it was eventually replaced by girdles, and then more or less by diet, exercise and plastic surgery. During the punk movement, the garments re-emerged as part of an appropriation of scandalous aspects of clothing history. The trend has also been magnified thanks to celebrities and the welcome return of the red carpet.
The corset’s most recent comeback relates to a return of both regency core romanticism and the underwear-as-outerwear trend.
***My style is as follows: corset and jeans Anthropologie
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