Corset

usgb/ˈkɔːrsɪt/
noun

A tight piece of clothing worn by women to shape their waist and hips.

To achieve the Victorian-era look, she wore a corset under her dress.
Visual representation of "corset" - A tight piece of clothing worn by women to shape their waist and hips.

Often appears as...

  • wear a corset
  • tight corset
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Fashion Accessory

Often used to describe a fashionable item that enhances an outfit's appearance.

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Her wedding dress was accompanied by a beautiful lace corset.
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Modern Usage

Today's corsets can be less restrictive and more about style than function.

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She chose a corset top for its trendy look, not for waist shaping.
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Metaphor

Metaphorically, 'corset' can imply rigid control or limitations.

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The company's rules felt like a corset, stifling creativity.
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