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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At Dilara Findikoglu, models looked like ladies in waiting that had risen from the dead; wearing antiquated corsetry that was dirtied and torn.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Lingerie, corsetry and florals.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Fantasy fashion house Wiederhoeft is making a bold statement this fashion week with elegant corsetry, Versailles-esque gowns and a stunning array of silk gowns.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Liu’s work often merges corsetry, delicate smocking, and floral motifs with a romantic yet subversive edge.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Lingerie, corsetry and florals.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Fantasy fashion house Wiederhoeft is making a bold statement this fashion week with elegant corsetry, Versailles-esque gowns and a stunning array of silk gowns.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Liu’s work often merges corsetry, delicate smocking, and floral motifs with a romantic yet subversive edge.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corsetry
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“Corsetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsetry. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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