How 8 Different Historical Corsets Affect the Same Plus Size Body

Historical undergarments are nicer than everything I have ever worn in public and nobody really saw them. I'm breaking up with my closet.

It's so rare to see historical costuming tailored for plus size - thank you!

Oh my dear, if those light blue stays are “terribly made” from a pattern you made yourself from a picture, your sewing skills must be excellent. It is a shame that the pink 1780s stays you made don’t fit you, because the construction and finish are impressive. Mad respect for your sewing skills. Comparing different stays and corsets is a fascinating topic for a video!

I just want to say, thank you for using such positive language about your body type. It's so easy to let our cultural standard of negative language about our bodies slip in, especially when discussing the aspects of our bodies that we're least comfortable with. So thank you again for frankly and unapologetically discussing this topic!

What surprised me was that despite all the period whining about women transforming their bodies to unnatural shapes, your measurements stayed quite consistent. Since you put on these stays and corsets to your comfort (bar one bust-squisher), I get the feeling that this is how most women would have worn their supportive garments. Each corset was there to smooth the outline and support the body, and now it's mathematically proven thanks to you! Also, when some of these garments made you genuinely smile and enthuse it touched my heart. People being happy with what they wear? That super rocks, and you rocked these looks.

One thing I'm impressed with is the fact of the two extremes with this youtuber and Bernadette, who has a rather slim figure with scoliosis, meaning she cannot have too much reduction through corsetry and has to have a completely soft garment no matter what. The thing that impresses me is how a well-fitting corset almost always flatters the body no matter what size or shape the wearer is compared to the modern clothes. I am not plus sized; however, I am a person who wants an alternative to bras since I have to wear one for very different reasons than support. Not only that, but since my body has been changing shape in recent time, I have become self conscious about how my clothes fit and how even if I get a new pair of pants, the waistband is still uncomfortable and tight on me. For me, my size is not bothering me, it's the lack of comfort in my clothing endeavors. Modern clothes have only highlighted the things about my body that I don't like-- things that are new, unfamiliar, and deeply terrifying to me. It's so odd how modern clothes always seem to make the wearer look worse by not allowing for padding or support garments that shape the wearer, and it is deeply surprising how I am seeing similar garments make any body look flattering and highlighting the beautiful parts rather than the ones that make clothes not fit or look good.

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My wife is a plus size as well, and she was so impressed that you were confident enough to put your measurements out there on the Internet. She's very similar to your size and height, but hates wearing anything tight around her body, so unfortunately she is not into re-enacting. I'm trying to convince her that stays and corsets can be comfortable to wear (especially compared to some modern large busted bras). However, she loves the gowns you have made, so I will continue to work on her 😊 I've just scored 9 yards of a lovely purple satin to go with an 1866 ball gown pattern I've had in my stack for years. I hope to do a Civil war themed party once we are able to do.

Thanks for doing this. It's usually super thin people talking about this stuff and it's really helpful to get a plus-size perspective.

I love that you ripped your construction of the first corset to shreds and I'm over here simping over your ability to make it at all. 😆

"There's no such thing as a flat front because I do have a stomach." I love it 😂

This was fascinating; to actually see the difference between all the styles/eras and go you for just giving out your measurements knowing full well what an unforgiving place the internet can be.

I’m beyond impressed that you can tie these on your own.

It’s so nice to see stays and corsets on a plus size woman! We always see them on women with a tiny waist and tiny bust and I’m so happy to see it on a different body type! I can see you like wearing them and you look awesome!

The part I like best is -- Hip gets bigger! I like that you feel cuter in some of these, and it shows! Stay well!

as a fat person interested in historical clothing, thank you so much for this! its great knowing how well-fitting boned garments should look and feel on a larger body. i really appreciate it!

I really love this video idea! Not only does it show how your body behaves with the different corset shapes but also gives a lovely summary on the silhouettes over time:))

That was so interesting and informative, to have someone who is the same size as a lot of us, show what it is like, was wonderful. Thank you for having enough confidence to do this.

As a plus sized lady I am so glad this showed up in my recommendations.

Women - you rock! Thank you so much for doing this. We need more women proud of their figures. Or at least not apologetic. Rock on!