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corset

[kawr-sit] / ˈkɔr sɪt /


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Every star who has taken up the character’s corset and garters since has followed his lead.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

This spring and summer, “Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy” features original pieces like Marie Antoinette’s corset, while tracking the period’s impact on later designers such as Christian Dior and Vivienne Westwood.

From The Wall Street Journal May 10, 2026

The outfits are particularly special to the singer because she wore the same boots, corset and jacket during her Coachella performance 20 years ago.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

"I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing -- my costume that was pulled from my personal archives -- jacket, corset, dress and other garments," the diva wrote.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

In the lifeboat, the corset absorbed all available moonlight, with the odd result that Desdemona’s face, head, and arms disappeared.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

“I used corsets as one of my hacks because I wanted Mary to feel initially quite uncomfortable in her own body,” she said.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Their weekend offered drag performances, a crystal bowl sound bath, a disco nap break and 32 custom looks for the wedding party featuring florals, feathers, corsets and capes.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.

From Barron's Oct. 16, 2025

When on tour, she's required to change her outfit mid-show seven or eight times a night, navigating her way into corsets and sequins and feathered headdresses as a clock ticks down to the next song.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2024

Children were in school; men were at work; and most of the women were fastening their corsets and getting ready to go see what tails or entrails the butcher might be giving away.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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