In the case of waist training, the concept was developed with the introduction of corsetry. In waist training, the idea is that your body retains its shape if you wear a corset regularly for a certain amount of time, thus reducing the size of your waist. Despite this, no scientific evidence has been found to back the theory up… Irrespective of what celebrities say.

Contrary to what some people believe, waist training and corsetry are not the same. Training your waist happens by wearing a corset consistently over a long period so that your natural waist is gradually reduced. Contrary to that, corsetry refers to an undergarment used for maintenance or that serves medical and aesthetic purposes. In addition to its use for fashion, fun, and costumes, it is also used for making back supports.

In the past, waist-training was often associated with the use of a steel-boned corset that would allow the wearer to develop the appearance of an hourglass figure. During waist training, rib compression and even organ rearranging are accomplished by tightening the corset to compress a woman’s figure, thereby effectively reducing the circumference and size of her waist. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? Even after achieving the desired reduction goal, the discomfort is only semi-permanent, so the corset must be worn even after the effect begins to fade.

In this article we would talk about corsetry or waist training and how does it work. But we have also gone a step ahead to give the advantages and disadvantages of using a corset to lose weight. However, we would highly recommend talking to a physician before making any such decision.

The History of Corsetry

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In an attempt to resemble the famous hourglass figure, women have pined over the idea of reducing their waists for centuries, and modern-day celebrities continue to set the ‘smaller-waist, bigger bust standard. Since this has happened, waist training and corsetry have become more popular.