That is so gross. And they looked so pretty back then its sad to think how uncomfortable it must have been for them and also for the people who were around them and had to endure the smell. Maybe they were used to it.

Yes, apparently the bathing thing was rooted in the belief that water carried diseases into the body. Don't ask me what they drank. Beer probably gave them beer nostrils.

I have no idea what all this thread is about as my fashion dense is a jean a whatever my hand picks from my closet, BUT I did study in one of Art and History classes the medieval times, the fact is that yes, people smelled awful, but also the streets, the buildings and anything in the city. They had no aqueduct system, so all the filth to the streets (from kitchen scraps, vegetables to meat, to the potties) that's also why most cities tried to construct the architecture on a slope, so everything... Went down.... Another fun fact is that they placed their deceased loved ones in their dining tables, and had them there for days before burial... So yeah, everything smelled... BAD

Oh heck, MEN used to wear corsets. I'd have to look it up, but they were all the rage for men in the 18th century, and they started corseting children when they were toddlers.

How old are you, Grumble? 😨 "i used to wear a corset"

The regency corsets were much looser and were mostly for posture though.

I've worn many corsets. Hell, I have 3 steel boned corsets in my closet right now. I've worn them regularly out clubbing, to conventions, as a dancer (under bust), to ren faire, to get that one dress to fit just right for a big date.... there are plenty of women today who wear corsets regularly. Getting a decent one can cost a lot (steel boned not plastic, brocade fabrics, different hooks and latches) but is worth it. There is nothing like the feeling of power you get from wearing one, just as there is nothing like the corset-gasm at the end of the day. Seriously, where do you think the idea for Spanx and all of that came from? All they are is fabric corsets with no boning in them.

Because of crinoline skirts and dresses

Much women died because of their skirts, they were as huge kites so they literally flight in a windy day!!! And then dropped or had a violent crush with whatever.