In the 1950s, modesty wasn't a radical concept; it was the norm, respected, even expected. Dressing with moderation wasn't controversial; it was common sense, a reflection of self-respect, not a sign ...

When the whistle blew, rows of women set in motion their sewing machines at the Aurora Corset Factory. It’s safe to say that most were wearing what they were manufacturing in the three-story brick ...

In the 1880s, it was bustles and corsets. In the 1950s, it was girdles and cone-shaped brassieres. These days, it’s Spanx and liposuction. The White River Valley Museum’s “Suffer for Beauty” ...

The ideal of what a woman's body should look like has changed dramatically over time and varies by culture. One of the most well-known historical attempts at changing a woman's body shape -- corseting ...