The Corset; Medieval Torture Device or the Curvy Girl's BFF?
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We all remember that scene during Meet Me in St. Louis in which Rose was yanking at the strings of Esther's corset while poor Esther was holding onto the bedpost trying not to breathe, all in an effort to look beautiful when John picked her up for the Christmas dance. I especially remember asking myself…
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corset – Dave Potter's Fiction Site
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Keira Underbust Viking Top Norse Corset for Women, LARP Costume
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History of cleavage - Wikipedia
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VINTAGE CLOTHING CRAFTSMANSHIP: Katherine's Corset-Making Course
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Medieval Overbust Gothic Corset, Ren Faire Steampunk Lace up
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the truth of corsets. but they surely aren't as innocent as…
Why is a tunic top so popular nowadays? - Quora
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