

I get tired of these myths getting repeated over and over again as well, so thank you for going into so much detail.
there is also a great video by Bernadette Banner that talks about how corsets when used with other methods could make the desired body shape without tight-lacing that I highly recommend watching if anyone else is interested in the subject.
its quite magical how layering certain elements of clothing and underclothing could create the illusion of the “ideal” fashionable body shape of the time.




oooooh I love Abby cox. she has absolutely great insights into living and dressing in period accurate clothes for quite a long time.
love her stuff. quite a lot of good dress historians and skilled hobbyists on youtube.