Subjugation was the initially intended purpose of this gregarious garment. Lampooned by royalty with both sexes partaking in wearing them, a steel corset was the fashionable item worn around the 17^th century, with steel and wooden rods being inserted into a bodice. The following 200 hundred years would see corsets stiffened with whalebone and leather as well as metal. These days they feel great on, giving great shape and a hugging sensation that leaves the wearer feeling as though they aren't even wearing one at all. Wearing a steel corset for the first time can deliver quite an unusual sensation. Finding the correct sizing is of up most importance. The cut of a corset is like no other item of women's clothing out there. When the wearer dons one for the first time, the mirror reflection is something else. The curve above the hip that is created has never been matched by another garment.

 During the First World War, rationing and austerity meant that wearing steel boned corsets was unpatriotic. Steel was in high demand for military purposes and so elasticated corsets were more apparent. Paul Poiret's more subtle and much straighter silhouette was highly in vogue, and women were more susceptible to this illusionary shape, around 1915. The modern day corset uses steel rods inserted into the busk again to create a waist training corset that although tougher to wear than a fashion corset, is still technologically advanced enough for them to retain a populace stance  The corset remains distinctive, classic and awe-inspiring. Thanks largely to the runway and celebrity endorsements in recent years. Suitable for working women and the bedroom, a steel corset is a vital element to any wardrobe. Less whimsical than the elastic counterparts, they are intended for serious fashion lovers and their transitional nature means they are sure to be around for a long time yet.