Victorian corset or mid-century bra and girdle: which is more uncomfortable to wear? Having spent “a decade in the [1950s-60s] undergarments of Mad Men”, Christina Hendricks says that being strapped ...

In the 1950s, modesty wasn't a radical concept; it was the norm, respected, even expected. Dressing with moderation wasn't controversial; it was common sense, a reflection of self-respect, not a sign ...

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The ideal of what a woman's body should look like has changed dramatically over time and varies by culture. One of the most well-known historical attempts at changing a woman's body shape -- corseting ...