12 Top Benefits of Wearing an Underbust Corset

History repeats itself. The Underbust Corset is again gaining popularity in the world of fashion essentials. Read on to know the top 12 benefits that an Underbust Corset offers.

The concept of a corset is relatively new in India; however, it has been a popular garment in other parts of the world since the 18^th century.  A corset is a tight fitting undergarment worn by women to shape the torso. It extends from the chest to the hips.

Corset is typically available in two varieties – the Underbust Corset and the overbust corset. As the names suggest, an underbust corset does not cover the breasts and an overbust corset does. Corsets are known to provide physical, emotional, and societal benefits; listed below:

Physical Benefits of Wearing a Corset

     ·         Corsets correct the posture and control back pain. It is helpful is treating back pain       caused due to past injuries, neurological disorders and autoimmune disorders.
·         Corsets reduce the intensity of headaches and migraines. Optimum support to the back and a correct posture resulting from the same helps take the tension off the shoulders and neck, thereby reducing aches.
·      Corsets provide support during work, especially when lifting heavy things, being too long on one’s feet, or during long hours in front of the computer. This helps prevent potential back injuries.
·         They also help in minimizing menstrual cramps. Some women lie in a fetal position to relive dysmenorrhea, corsets imitate the position by exerting pressure on the same organs.
·         Sometimes, corsets help resolve slow bowels/constipation issues as the pressure of wearing a corset can stimulate the intestines.

Emotional/Mental Benefits of Wearing a Corset

     ·         Corsets provide deep pressure therapy – giving the wearer a feeling of constant hug, and making them feel secure. This is known to treat depression, general anxiety and panic attacks.
·         Wearers with low self esteem feel a boost of confidence and self image. A good body posture has positive effects of the emotional well-being of the person.
·         Many underweight women are known to overcome their eating disorders by wearing a corset.
·         Corsets often make wearers feel that their life is more structured. A corset’s stability and rigidity replicates a mental sense of structure to their lives. 

Societal/Social Benefits of Wearing a Corset

    ·         With a better body posture and outlook, corsets give the wearer an air of poise, confidence, and high self esteem. The body language of a high chest, shoulders back, and straight posture, silently commands respect from peers.
·         The simple joy of owning a product of sheer luxury which is customized and personal, gives a sense of satisfaction and uniqueness to the wearer.
·         Wearing a corset is a portrait of self-expression, of poise and self-assurance; creating an aura of the wearer as self-reliant and respected in the society.

Considering all the benefits that it offers, it would not be wrong to say that an underbust corset is a must-have for all women as it helps uplift the wearer physically, mentally, and socially.

Ref : http://godinattire.com/blog/2015/11/19/12-top-benefits-of-wearing-an-underbust-corset/