The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

The S-Bend Corset

This corset was invented after people realized that the standard corset posed deadly health risks. The s-bend corset pushed women's hips backward instead of cinching their waists in tight, which made them appear that they were nearly falling over.  However, over time, these corsets also caused massive amounts of pain and lifelong medical problems to the women who put them on. 

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