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Definition of "corsetry" []

  • The collective noticeable portion of a corset. (noun)

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Use "corsetry" in a sentence
  • "But that Platonic ideal required a notorious if finely crafted armature — padded hips, underwire bustiers, horsehair petti­coats, girdles, and built-in corsetry."
  • "EPA Especially the ivory satin bodice, which was narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, evoked the late Mr. McQueen who frequently drew on the Victorian tradition of corsetry, Ms. Rohwedder writes."
  • "Fashion historians said the dress, which had an ivory satin bodice narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, clearly evoked Mr. McQueen who frequently drew on the Victorian tradition of corsetry."