In this episode, Rosy rants to Hope about how corsets get a bad rap. We go into the history of corsets, stays, bust bodices, and other structured undergarments, talking about the history, how these garments were made and worn, and why so many people assume they were torturous symbols of oppression, rather than basic undergarments that supported the fashions of their times. For a visual guide to the episode, please visit our website, www.avagueknowledgeofeverything.com, and look for the blog post entitled "Episode 11 Sources- Corsets." Digressions in the episode include whaling, Chris Hemsworth, and How to Cook That.
