When is National Shapewear Day?

On August 10th, the history, current styles, and continued use and refinement of body shaping clothing will be commemorated. The day honors what has long been a long-serving, and at times, indispensable, article of clothing that has been gaining confidence and poise for centuries.

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History of shapewear

The history of shapewear parallels the growth of clothed civilization. As far back as Greek and Roman times, archaeological drawings depicting women in corset-like clothing are as reliable as archaeological ones. However, during the 16th century, corsets and shaping undergarments ascended to the status of essential fashion. Then, king, often influenced the trends and the new style of the period. The popular corset remained unchanged and shifts in clothing style with the popular corset, perhaps the most recognizable piece in a woman's ensemble.

Modern shapewear

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