corsetry
noun
cor·set·ry
ˈkȯr-sə-trē 
: underwear (such as corsets, girdles, and brassieres) meant to shape a woman's body
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The actor arrived for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers dressed in a satin Elena Velez dress, outfitted with deconstructed corsetry, haphazard straps, and a raw, thigh-high slit.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Kristin Juszczyk Accompanying her husband, Kyle Juszczyk, Kristin Juszczyk embraced corsetry, wearing a pink silk dress from Wiederhoeft‘s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The bodice included corsetry details from the silhouette to the intricate lacing elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Their last trip to Paris saw their group fall into a similar aesthetic: Lots of sheer and black lace, plunging corsetry, and leather looks.
—Vogue, 10 July 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Kristin Juszczyk Accompanying her husband, Kyle Juszczyk, Kristin Juszczyk embraced corsetry, wearing a pink silk dress from Wiederhoeft‘s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The bodice included corsetry details from the silhouette to the intricate lacing elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Their last trip to Paris saw their group fall into a similar aesthetic: Lots of sheer and black lace, plunging corsetry, and leather looks.
—Vogue, 10 July 2025
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“Corsetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsetry. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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