BASQUES AND CORSETS
Basques and Corsets are a close fitting type of lingerie worn by women to accentuate their curves, and give a sexy silhouette. Apart from their allure, they also have a practical side as they give support, can be strapless for wearing with a range of outfits, and often have attachments for stockings. Although they are a fashionable form of lingerie nowadays, Basques also have a rather fascinating history. Here are some interesting facts:
1) The word 'Basque' is of French origin and refers to a region that
stretches from the north of
2) The Basques and Corsets was originally a tight fitting bodice or jacket, modelled on the shape of a corset and was worn as part of the Basque national costume; hence the word 'Basque' was adopted.
3) The corset dates back to the 16th century, and early corsets were boned to give them their shape, using a variety of materials including whale bones. They were also fitted with busks, which were made from ivory, wood or bone, and fitted to the centre front of the garment to keep it rigid.
4) It was during the Victorian era that corsets became very popular as a laced undergarment, which women wore to make their waists appear smaller. These were similar in appearance to the modern day Basque. Ladies would pull the corset laces in as tightly as possible, which would often be very uncomfortable for the wearer, but was considered a requirement, and girls were introduced to them at a considerably young age.
5) Most women reduced their waist sizes by one to two inches, but some women wore Cheap Corsets a size smaller and pulled them in tighter than necessary to satisfy their vanity.
6) Early Basques were much longer than nowadays and flared out beyond the hips so they could be worn with a bustle, which was also a fashionable item during the Victorian era. The bustle was a pad or framework worn under a skirt, making it extend out backwards to accentuate the female figure.
7) During the 1910's Basques became less fashionable as women stopped wearing bustles, and the Basque was replaced by bras and girdles.
8) Corsets had a revival in the 1940's, when they were first seen as sexy garments and were known as 'merry widows'. These corsets were much shorter and were the forerunners to contemporary Basques and bustiers.
9) In the 1980's idols such as Madonna started the trend for wearing Basques and Corsets as outerwear. This was also the era when wear fetish became popular.
10) Modern Basques are based on the fetish wear of the 1980's and 1990's, and are often made from materials such as PVC Underwear Rubber or Leather. Although tight fitting, they are much more comfortable than early Basques and don't use whale bones to retain the structure of the garment.
Because of their sex appeal, Basques remain popular today. They are sold in a variety of colours and fabrics, and range from practical to provocative. For practicality Basques can be worn under dresses and tops that are backless, halter neck or asymmetric, although some styles of Basques have straps. Alternatively, if the aim is to be provocative, racy red or bold black are popular choices in seductive fabrics such as satin, chiffon or PVC.
As well as being worn as Lingerie, some Basques are designed to be worn as an attractive outer garment with a skirt or trousers, and are sure to turn a few heads. They have also been incorporated into some of the more risque Fancy Dress Costumes that are so popular today.
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