corset
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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
In a call-back to that performance, Madonna wore the same boots, corset and jacket for her set with Carpenter.
From BBC ● Jun. 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
I did a movie with her, and I put my arm around her — it was like a metal corset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
My breathing was so fast and my corset so tight, I could not catch my breath.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Brothers Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale got their start in 1872 selling hoop skirts, corsets and other women’s fashions on New York’s Lower East Side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
A section backstage is filled with racks of elaborate early 19th century gowns, jackets, trousers, corsets, petticoats, socks, shoes, hats, suits and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
Their corsets are hand-stoned and their wings are finely sewn; a single rip will take days to fix.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2025
“Helga Hufflepuff’s, as you very well know, you clever boy!” said Hepzibah, leaning forward with a loud creaking of corsets and actually pinching his hollow cheek.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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Body Language: Corp ("Body")
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