It is believed that the fashion for corsets and other devices for body tightening began in medieval Europe. However, this opinion is erroneous; in fact, correctional underwear existed as far back as the 2nd century BC. Of course, a thing that has existed for so long simply cannot be useless or bad. A slimming corset will be useful to any modern fashionista, who follows the beauty of her figure.
Corrective underwear: myths and reality
An important event is to be held recently, and the zipper on your favorite dress does not want to be fastened? Drop the panic - correctional
underwear will help you out
. A slimming
corset is a special item of clothing worn more often under the main outfit. The main function of such underwear is to reduce body volume and form an ideal figure. Many girls and women who have already tried wearing it sigh sadly: “And why can’t one day drag out all that is superfluous and leave forever?” Really impossible - a corset in no way contributes to weight loss, this piece of clothing will help create the appearance of a perfect silhouette for several hours. Attention: wearing a corset regularly and for a long time is strictly prohibited!
Types and forms of corsets
Modern manufacturers to create the perfect figure offer us two categories of specialized underwear - with and without bones. In the first case, the product has rigid inserts made of metal or plastic, in the second, the corset is made entirely of elastic dense material with sufficient elasticity. Which view is better? Rather, it is a matter of personal habits and feelings, measure the models of both types and decide which one you like best.
Female slimming
corsets vary in shape. Most often, this is a piece of clothing that covers the chest and descends to the very bottom of the abdomen. This form allows you to emphasize the waist and lift the most prominent part of the female body. Also, a corset-tightening can begin under the chest or even have the shape of a belt.
Rules for choosing corrective underwear
Before you go to the store for a new thing, do not be too lazy to take all the necessary measurements. Usually, in order to choose a tightening corset for clothes, it is enough to know the circumference of the chest, waist and hips. Shapewear should be taken in size or slightly smaller. But wearing a corset that is very small or big for you is not worth it - such a product will look ugly on the figure and can be dangerous to health. Attention:
corrective underwear should be purchased in specialized stores. It is also advisable to be able to try on the selected product before buying it. If, having put on the chosen corset, you feel discomfort and it is difficult for you to breathe, you should try on another model or a larger size of this one. But even if the corrective underwear sits like a second skin - do not rush to rejoice, try moving in it - raise your hands, bend down, sit down.
Wearing instruction
If you wear a tightening corset, remember that the less time you spend in it, the better. Accordingly, you should dress immediately before leaving the house. If, while in corrective underwear, you begin to feel discomfort, for example, you become difficult to breathe or dizzy, you need to urgently relax the tightening or remove the product. The waist corset should be washed regularly, especially if you wear it on bare skin. Before cleaning, read the manufacturer's recommendations on the label and carefully follow them.
Is a corset harmful to a figure?
It is important to understand that any tightening corset simply squeezes your body, and in no way “models” it. Such an effect is harmful to blood vessels and the circulatory system as a whole. If you turn to squeezing too often, even some internal organs can be harmed. Some women believe that the more often they will wear their favorite corset, the faster they will gain the shape of their dreams. However, this is fundamentally the wrong assumption. On the contrary, the constant use of underwear-tightening leads to atrophy of some muscles, in particular those that support the spine. The consequences of such changes can be critical. The probability is high that yesterday the owner of the "aspen waist" will have to treat the back for a long time.
Many fashionistas prefer to wear a tightening corset under clothes on bare skin. And indeed, it looks very impressive. The problem is that your skin may not appreciate the long touch of a dense product. Often corset lovers complain that the corrective underwear rubs, irritates the skin, is the cause of allergies and even diaper rash.
And yet, not everything is so bad - such products are sold in stores today, and everyone can purchase them. Moreover, with the correct wearing of a high-quality corset, selected in size, there will most likely be no problems.