Is Wearing a Corset Bad for you?

If you’ve ever wondered ‘is wearing a corset bad for you?’ this guide is for you. Find out all about corsets, and how to ensure you don’t experience any pain or discomfort when wearing yours...

For years corsets have been somewhat of a taboo subject, with many asking ‘is wearing a corset bad for you?’. While there have been some dangers linked to corsets and waist trainers, as a whole, corsets don’t cause any harm when worn properly. Read on to find out more about wearing corsets and your health, including historical concerns and modern-day styles…

Is Wearing a Corset Bad for you?

This is a fairly simple question to answer - if you wear a high quality corset that has been designed and made properly, and if you wear it as it was intended to be worn, then your corset should not cause you any harm.

From the 1800s onwards, boned corsets and bodices formed an essential part of a ladies wardrobe. Worn daily, corsets were laced very tightly to achieve a certain shape, which changed throughout the decades, but was mostly focused on the hourglass shape.

With these historic corsets come the stories of how the impacted the wearer. Women were known to faint due to their corsets being laced too tight, due to the compression on their lungs, causing them to have difficulty breathing.

In 1905 a French Doctor published a book on the effects of corsets on female health. Of course medicine and methods have come on a long way over the last 100+ years, but at the time it was reported that using a brand new technology - X-rays - that corsets changed the shape of the ribs and caused damage. Not only that, he also stated that corsets affected a woman’s behaviour too.

Today we know that if corsets are worn correctly, they do not cause damage to the spine, ribs or otherwise. And of course they do not change a woman’s behaviour, at least not in a negative way. Corset’s are not purely for aesthetics, they can also offer a real confidence boost, causing the wearer to have that ‘invincible’ feeling, which can be a real asset at high pressure events and occasions.

Modern Corsets

Today’s corsets are designed to be worn safely, with the aim being not to completely change the shape of the body, rather enhance it. When shopping for a corset, look for one of high quality to be sure that it will not cause you any kind of discomfort. Choose a corset with steel bones, and check the waist reduction that it can achieve in advance to avoid disappointment.

It’s also important to season your corset to make sure it fits your shape perfectly. Seasoning is the art of ‘wearing in’ your corset and will allow you to achieve a great waist reduction without any kind of discomfort. Read our guide on how to season your corset here: https://corset-story.nl/blogs/news/how-to-season-your-corset

Finally, to get the best results and ensure your corset doesn’t cause any level of pain or discomfort, it’s essential to get your size right. Our handy size guide will help you determine what size corset is right for you, to deliver the best possible results: https://corset-story.nl/pages/the-corset-size-guide

No longer will you ask again ‘is wearing a corset bad for you?’. Our helpful tips and guides will ensure you might the right decision for your unique needs to help you find your perfect corset. For any further support with choosing a corset and finding your size, get in touch: sales@corset-story.nl