Our galleries are full of gorgeous beauties wearing corsets. Corsets are a form of supportive under garment that combine the functions of the brassiere and girdle. The corset is intended to mold the torso into a desired shape. The classic corset shape minimizes the waist while emphasizing the breasts and hips. This gives an hourglass figure. However, in some periods the corset has been employed to minimize the bust and hips to give a tubular body shape.
Corsets can be broadly classified into two main groups: overbust corsets and underbust corsets.
The overbust corset extends from above the nipple to the hips. Some corsets extend down to just above the pubic triangle and a few corsets even extend as far as the knees.
The underbust corset extends from under the breasts to the hips. There are more variations of design for the underbust corset than the overbust corset. For example, the waist cincher is a narrow version of the underbust corset. The shaped corset is narrow at the sides, but extends up towards the breast cleavage and down towards the pubic region in the centre. The cut-out corset has the length of an overbust corset, but without breast cups. This leaves the breasts fully exposed.
In recent years, the corset has been largely replaced as a foundation garment, but has become increasingly more popular as an accessory for sexual fetishism. In particular, corsets are now often employed in sexual bondage. They are also a common garment worn by mistresses.
The sexual fetish role of the corset is complex. A very tight corset is often worn by sex slaves or submissives. The physical restriction imposed by the corset is used as a form of punishment. In addition to physical pain, a very tight corset can also inhibit breathing. However, corsets are also worn by dominants and masters. In this application the corset is employed for aesthetic appeal.
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