Photo manipulation was also common - things such as smoothing the skin and making the waist small. Majority of women were working class and could not afford to tight lace - corsets were not made to restrict breathing thats why most 19th century corsets you see have room in the breasts and hips for more give. Most forget that the shape is additionally exemplified due to the layers of skirts and bum pads. This is a good video to show that photoshop was considered the norm: ua-cam.com/video/gYGUfg_NJzg/v-deo.html
Caitlyn -- It would have been nice to introduce your Stearn's History Museum near the beginning and briefly say what is on show. I would have liked to see some more of the corsets you have on display in detail , pointing out anything of interest. But I enjoyed your video. I am thinking on embarking on my own waist training adventure soon.
Photo manipulation was also common - things such as smoothing the skin and making the waist small. Majority of women were working class and could not afford to tight lace - corsets were not made to restrict breathing thats why most 19th century corsets you see have room in the breasts and hips for more give. Most forget that the shape is additionally exemplified due to the layers of skirts and bum pads. This is a good video to show that photoshop was considered the norm: ua-cam.com/video/gYGUfg_NJzg/v-deo.html
Caitlyn -- It would have been nice to introduce your Stearn's History Museum near the beginning and briefly say what is on show. I would have liked to see some more of the corsets you have on display in detail , pointing out anything of interest. But I enjoyed your video. I am thinking on embarking on my own waist training adventure soon.
I couldn't help but notice this was filmed in a biology lab with an air-flow cabinet in the background.