Corsets are certainly nothing new. These articles of clothing have been worn by women (and men, too) for centuries, their popularity dating back at least to the 16th century in Europe. They were designed to firmly cinch the waistline, support good posture and create a desired silhouette, evolving in structure and shape with the shifting trends in fashion. Corsets remained in style as a utilitarian item until sometime around 1920 when they were replaced by the girdle, passi