When is National Shapewear Day?

The history, current styles, and continued use and refinement of body shaping clothing are all commemorated on August 10th. For centuries, the day honors what has long been a long-serving and at times vital, article of clothing that has been gaining confidence and poise for centuries.

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History of shapewear

The history of shapewear parallels the evolution of clothed civilization. Evidence from archaeological drawings depicting women in corset-like clothing dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times. However, corsets and shaping undergarments rose to the status of essential fashion during the 16th century. Then, queen, who largely influenced the trends and the new style of the period, was Then, royalty. Many changes and shifts in clothing fashion followed the popular corset, perhaps the most recognizable piece in a woman's ensemble.

Modern shapewear

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