everything you need to know about the corset trend

Summary by Krater

A historical overview of the corset's evolution from the early 20th century to the present day, tracing changes in fashion, body standards, and cultural perceptions.

From the video

Answers: What is the modern history of the corset?

• Corset history
• Victorian corsets
• Edwardian fashion
• 1920s flapper fashion
• Post-war fashion
• Vivienne Westwood
• Jean Paul Gaultier
• Cottagecore aesthetics
• Regencycore
• Waist training

What it concludes

• The corset's popularity has cycled through periods of rejection and revival driven by changing socio-political ideals and body standards.
• Corsets were often blamed for health issues in the early 20th century, contributing to the shift toward looser silhouettes like the flapper style.
• During World War II and the post-war era, corsets and structured undergarments returned to promote hyper-feminine hourglass silhouettes.
• In recent decades, designers like Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier transformed corsets from undergarments into visible outerwear symbolizing female empowerment.
• Recent revivals of corset trends in the 2010s and 2020s are influenced by cottagecore aesthetics, historical television shows like Bridgerton, and pandemic-era escapism.