Even though most people recognise the French corset as something that is great for the bedroom or for creating the hourglass figure, the truth is that French corsets have a rich history dating back to Ancient Greek and Cretan societies.
In fact, during these ancient times men wore corsets as well as women in order to provide the waist with support during athletic activities. At this time corsets were made of leather and metal, but nowadays the corsets in the markets are made of stiff thread and elastics in most cases.
It was in the 17th century that the French started to produce their own French corsets and soon everyone began to wear the clothing items from women to men to young children that were learning to work. The French were the first people to use the corset to emphasize the chest instead of flatten it resulting in the highly seductive item that is now most popular in lingerie shop windows and the bedroom.
Today it is rare to see someone wear a corset as a part of their regular clothing options, but they are still popular in formal dress styles and of course for seductive play. Corsets today are rarely used simply alone, as most are sold with equally sexy underwear to match and offered with garter belts and tights.
It is not uncommon to see celebrities strut the stage in corset like outfits that bring sensuality to the media eye. Some celebrities in particular that are known to show off in French corsets include Fergie, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.
Due to the celebrity focus on corset dresses that have corset tops etched into them are becoming much more popular on the runways and in department stores. Outside of the celebrity factor, a great deal of their appeal is the fact that they slim and create a sleeker body figure on those who wear them.
One more popular use for French corsets today is as supportive underwear for wedding gowns. It is no secret that every bride wants to look like a princess on her wedding day, which is why many brides choose to wear white lace up corsets under their dresses for extra support around the breasts and to create an hourglass figure under the dress. In fact, corsets are so popular for this reason that many bridal shops have an entire collection of corsets to choose from for your special day.