control or conformity

Shapewear, in some form or another, has been around for centuries.  Thanks to the invention of spandex women no longer have to suffer the whale bones of the corset, but that doesn't address why we still want to alter our silhouettes.  And then there were the days of mandatory pantyhose and heels for ladies in the workplace...don't get us started. Join us for a lively conversation about the history of shapewear next Thursday.