The sneaky way that corsets have reemerged in modern life
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Celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, and Victoria Beckham have heavily promoted shapewear—which is really just an updated version of the restrictive corset.
Throughout history, women have faced pressure to have certain body shapes—often leading them to use extreme methods to achieve them. So you’d think with a greater emphasis on body positivity in recent years that the days of wearing corsets and other restrictive undergarments would be behind us. In reality, the global shapewear industry is booming—with sales of these products projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2028.