Why wear a corset? What does chest binding mean?

In order to show off your figure.

A woman's breast-binding object, which is used to bind a woman's breasts.

There are two types of styles: vests, inner wears, and T-shirts, and two types of inner wear. According to the way it is worn, it can be divided into four types: hook type, velcro model, direct pullover model, and zipper model.

The zipper chest is a mesh with super elastic strength on the back, which can strengthen the pull, and the zipper is on the chest, and the zipper used will not slip down with a lock, so you don't have to worry about the zipper will collapse during wearing.

A breasted corset is an elastic cloth with super stretch on the left side of the chest. It can strengthen the pulling force. On the right side is a steel row hook. It is stronger than the zipper, and there is no need to worry about the hook falling apart when exercising. The two-section hook on the side of the chest position allows you to adjust the tightness of the restraint at will.

Velcro is on the right armpit, and some brands have a Velcro under the left armpit to adjust the tightness. The direct pullover is worn in the same way as ordinary underwear, and the internal style is unique to achieve the effect of corseting.

It is said that the bodice was already in existence in ancient Rome, but the belt-length bra underwear did not become fashionable until the mid-13th century. In the mid-to-late 15th century, there was a type of tight-fitting underwear held up with metal bars in Spanish clothing, which could be worn by both men and women. This style soon spread to continental Europe and the United Kingdom.

Bra underwear is mostly made of thick canvas and supported by whale bones, from the chest down to the thighs. The history books of the time described the bra underwear as follows: "The material is dark black silk, with a fine cotton lining, an extremely complex design, fine stitches, 20 whalebones, and 140 lacing threads." ”

1.What is a corset?

Corset is the practice of wearing tights or underwear to compress the breasts in order to achieve a masculine appearance or simply reduce the size of the breasts. This practice is mainly used in the transgender community, where some people want to mimic the appearance of men's breasts by corsetting their breasts, while others also want to relieve physical discomfort through this way.

2.The effect of changes in the life cycle on the chest binding.

For young women with an underdeveloped reproductive system, breast binding may have less effect on the body because the breasts are not fully developed, so the compression of the breast binding does not have a significant impact on the chest tissue. However, for women who are already adults, breast binding may have a greater impact.

3.How to properly bind the chest?

The right way to bind your chest can help reduce the damage to your body. First of all, you should choose tights or underwear that fits your size and shape to keep your breathing open and comfortable. Secondly, long-term chest binding and slag can easily lead to symptoms such as poor blood circulation, chest tightness, and cough, so it should not exceed 8 hours.

In addition, you should give yourself a certain amount of rest every day and don't over-fatigue your body.

4.Do I need to wear underwear?

Wearing tights or underwear to bind your breasts is okay for those with smaller breasts, but it is more difficult for some transgender people with big boobs. At this point, consider wearing some thicker sports tops or jackets to cover your chest. For women, the benefits of wearing underwear are that they can support the breasts, improve sleep, prevent the invasion of external dust, etc.

5.Choose the right underwear.

For those women who need to wear underwear in their lives, it is very important to choose the underwear that suits them. The right underwear not only keeps your body healthy, striking a balance between health and aesthetics, but also makes you feel more confident and comfortable. When buying underwear, you need to pay attention to whether the size is appropriate, whether the support is sufficient, whether it is breathable, whether it is easy to clean, etc.

6.How to avoid the potential threat of underwear to the body?

Choosing comfortable and suitable underwear, washing it carefully, and changing it regularly can reduce the potential threat of underwear to the body. At the same time, care should also be taken not to rely too much on underwear to change the appearance of the body, and the health of the body should be fully protected. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop the practice immediately and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Meaning of "corseted chest":

1. Tie your chest.

From "The Twenty-Eighth Year of the Duke of Zuo": "Wei Li was injured in the chest. The public wants to kill it, but loves it. If you ask, and look at it, you will kill it. Wei Li bound his chest to see the messenger. ”

2. It specifically refers to the old days when young women used cloth to tie their breasts tightly to make their bodies slim.

From Lu Xun's "Just Collection: Worrying about "Heavenly Milk": This year, Guangzhou banned female students from binding their breasts, and violators were fined 50 yuan. ”

Xinhua**": "Vices such as foot binding and chest binding are still prevalent in villages and cities. ”

3. Refers to a woman's breast-bound thing.

From "The Last Voice of the Snow, the Horse Head Tune, and the Embroidery Household No. 3": "I took off my jade chuan, tied my chest and slowly got up, and I entered the Luo Wei." ”