Are Corsets Bad for Your Health? Facts and Myths

Corsets are a trend that began in the late 1400s and continues to be an influential fashion statement around the globe to this date. The form-fitting article can be worn under or over clothes for many reasons. However, recently there’s been a debate on the aftermath of wearing tightened corsets around your waist on your overall health. You’re wondering: are corsets harmful to my health?

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