The Writer's Guide to the History of Corsets & Other Boned
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There are few garments in human history that are surrounded by more myths and misinformation than corsets. Some wild claims have been made about the effects of corsetry and the reasons why women and men wore corsets. Today we will be diving into the history of boned and laced garments and over the next two…
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The History of Corsets - A journey through the ages
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The History of the Corset, a Garment Fraught with Misconceptions
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The Writer's Guide to 1890s Men's Fashion
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