tight-laced

The bodice was tight-laced, cut square in front where the neckerchief of linen or lace made the edge soft.

Horned head-dresses of frightful appearance were worn by the ladies, and tight-laced stays.

In this, too, you will perceive the tight-laced lady taking a flight beyond the sublime philosopher.

I play for him in the salon—oh, no, not in my room—that would be a crime in this tight-laced old town.

Her dress was white damask, exceeding neat; but her stays seemed not tight-laced.