to me a corset is like a codfish

Historically the casting off of the corset in the 1920's is seen as a liberation, a feminist triumph over the restrictive fashion pieces designed to achieve an idealized feminine figure. Interestingly contemporary women return to the corset out of choice. Perhaps they like the nostalgia, but truly they like the feeling of wearing it, the look, the control and of course its body modifying purpose.

My most recent purchase was a black lace corset.
-Lexa Doig

I'm one of those strange beasts who really likes a corset.
-Cate Blanchett