Showcasing Body Shapers And Shapewear From The 16th Century To Now

January 29, 2010

By system

Displaying an elegantly curvaceous figure has been recognized since the 16th century. Both men and women, have worn body shaping garments to enhance their physical features. Historically, the introduction of the corset and other body shaping fashions, were from Spain during the 16th century. Although Spain’s fashions were characterized as with austere sophistication; Spain, did not showcase the over-elaborate use of corsets and bustles with extravagance in size and decorations. The more extreme forms of such garments; for example, the Robe à la francaise, or the Sideless surcoat were developed in England, Germany, the Netherlands and France.

The bustle, which was used in the 1830’s, was a form of padding attached around the body, in order to amplify the skirt at the rear just below the waist. Concentrating on distending the rear of a skirt, in this way, have reoccurred a number of times over the centuries, as; for instance, in the years 1670-1715 and in the later 18th century.

Appearing, in 1919, in America and then a few years later in Europe, was the corset. Incorporating the brassiere and corset; it was assembled firmly with bone and lace. Consequently, Marcel Rochase, in 1947 presented the corset to demonstrate a woman’s very tiny waist. To illustrate an abbreviation of the corselet, the corset was constructed some 5 inches deep, of firm material with elastic inserts, bones and back lacing, to confine the waist. The corset was the basis of the fashion design, “Dior’s New Look”. As the models sashayed their hour glass figure, with a diminutive waist, full bosom and a long swinging skirt; it was the essence of femininity. The designing of falsies (bust enhancements) in the 1930’s, were made from molded pads of rubber, worn inside a brassiere to amplify the shape of what was considered, an insufficient bosom.

Continuing the body shaping tradition, the use of girdles or waist cinchers instead of corsets help to slim the stomach area. In addition, to display a full bosom, certain bras are made to lift, squeeze and shape the bosom to show a more sexual appealing look. There are also men’s body shapers to trim the male waist line, as well as, shoulder pads to give the appearance of strong broad shoulders. The replace of the bustle, has lead to the use of buttocks shapers, which enhance the buttocks by adding more curves. Furthermore, leg shapers help lift the buttocks and smooth the thigh area from showing unsightly corpulence.

Today there are many companies that sell the Body Shaper. The company that I like is Ardyss they sell body shapers to men and women. The flagship product that they market is the Ardyss Body Magic . This product can be purchased online at www.getbodymagiconline.com or www.buyfirmonline.com