There are certain fashion trends that are timeless, like crisp, fitted Oxford blouses; classic, black trousers; and the quintessential LBD. Then there are trends we hope never to see again, like mod, babydoll dresses (what are you, five?); leg warmers (why?); Hammer pants (because just what you need is a ridiculously roomy crotch); popcorn tees […]
You know that steel boned corsets are great for winnowing your waistline and boosting your self-esteem, but you probably never thought about the existence of a medical corset. A corset can’t necessarily cure diabetes or heart disease, unless, of course, it helps to motivate you to stick with a healthy diet and exercise program for […]
Bespoke is not a word often used in women’s fashion. For some reason, we’ve been trained to believe that if something doesn’t fit us off-the-rack, we’re somehow defective. This wasn’t always the case, though. Once upon a time, clothes were made for the person. Of course, many women also had to make their own clothing. […]
Some people toss their dirty clothes in a hamper while others throw them on the floor. Some have drawers stuffed to the brim and closets jam packed with clothing that is falling off the hangers. What you do with your everyday clothing may be of little consequence, but when it comes to your pricey corsets, […]
It was fifty years ago that feminists gathered outside the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City to toss bras, girdles, and what they deemed to be other symbols of oppression into a “freedom trash can”. They were protesting the idea and the institution of Miss America as a woman valued not for her intellect, but […]
It’s hard to believe that a single garment could have the power to transform not only your body, but also your self-esteem and even your life, but that’s exactly what the right corset can do for you. Whether you’re rebounding from childbirth, you’re trying to lose a few pounds, or you simply want to accentuate […]
