yesterdaysprint:The Day Book, Chicago, March 4, 1912“The only wrong thing about it, is that the men
yesterdaysprint:The Day Book, Chicago, March 4, 1912“The only wrong thing about it, is that the men are trying to hide it. That is very wicked of them.”“What are they ashamed of? I can’t see it.”An internet friend of mine wrote a well researched article on men’s stays, if anyone’s interested in reading about it. Apparently they started in the late 18th century, and certainly weren’t worn by everyone, but seem to be common enough. Either for a bit of waist shaping, back support/posture improvement, or both. -- source link
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