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A corset may be worn as a foundation garment to provide support for the breasts and torso, as well as to alter a woman's body shape. For additional support and protection when playing sports, men often wear more tightly fitting underwear, including jockstraps and jockstraps with cup pocket and protective cup.
A compression vest or gynecomastia vest is a specialized compression garment for men with gynecomastia, a condition characterized by the development of breast tissues in males. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The estimates of those with the condition are presented as a range "because the definition of gynecomastia varies and the method of surveying varies."
This type of bra is intended to cover up well e.g., a 32C size can fit up with a 34B belly dance bra. [20] Bridal: Designed to be worn under a wedding dress and are generally strapless or adhesive with a longline or integrated corset design. May include lace or embroidery.
Bhatia also notes that, while corsets can give the illusion of a smaller waist or an hourglass figure, they cannot lead to weight loss or permanently change the shape of one’s body.
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It's time to jump on the corset train. The fashion trend's been happening for a bit, and if you've hesitated to jump on board, this is the story to read. Yes, We Should All Be Wearing Corsets Now ...
Foundation garments may come with a built-in strapless bra for dresses and halters. In a broader definition, a foundation garment is a piece of garment that provides body-redefining shapes such as a bra. Garments may be categorized according to level of shape control offered, for instance, light, medium, or firm.
Advertisement of corsets for men, 1893. For men, corsets were sporadically used to slim the figure. From around 1820 to 1835—and even until the late 1840s in some instances—a wasp-waisted figure (a small, nipped-in look to the waist) was also desirable for men; [citation needed] wearing a corset sometimes served to achieve this. However, by ...