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I think that’s just because that’s how they did things back then. Like using corsets and such. :) I mean it’s not like it was an extremely important scene but it was kinda funny right haha

Yep. Wearing a corset is akin to a woman's underwear. While the scene itself didn't have to be shown, even though I liked that added touch, the reasoning of her not wearing one being that she has a thin waist would still be too inappropriate. Wearing a corset in this setting is a must.
I say though, it was quite an odd scene XD

a corset served both the function of a bra and of a waist shaper, so going outside without a corset was a little bit similar to going outside without a bra

Ah, thanks for wording it better! That's exactly it!

Corsets are use mainly for back support and most women only tightened then down to 24 inches at most.

Also it was a misconception (a purposeful one) that women couldn't breath due to the lacing of their Corsets... that history just can't seem to let go.... women actually had Corsets fitted comfortably and were often better for their backs and posture then the modern bra...

From what I remember, weren't they tailored to the person?

Bingo! It was an industry full of working women but men didn't like that so they began a smear campaign to kick women out of the industry... its why alot of famous female underwear brands are owned or created by men (and why they arnt properly tailored for the Female body)

Ah I'd like to explain my original comment. Yes, I understand that they needed to use corsets and such, but lacing it too tightly to the point of her screaming was just unnecessary?? Cuz as other people mentioned in the replies, corsets were made to fit the person's bodies and we're not that tight. Also, she already had a thin waist so they didn't need to tight lace it so much to achieve a thinner waist. There wouldn't be much fat to hide by tight lacing and there's would that be much difference. But i agree that it wasn't a relevant scene and was used as a comedic factor but sjsjshshb I'm just so tired of corset misrepresentation ╥﹏╥

Yep!! I used to believe that misconception, but watching vids from fashion historians made me realize the truth. Corset misrepresentation is so widespread in media that it's getting annoying(￣∇￣")

Sorry I couldn't reply to everyone's responses!! and thank you for the healthy discussion!! ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

Very much agreed! I feel like most comics and shows display corsets as painful or constricting if a character isn't the cool type. They go for comedic affect, but I personally find them uncomfortable. For example, there's a similar scene in Black Butler. Definitely an awkward thing to watch.
I totally understand you being tired with it. Me too honestly. There needs to be some sort of club for it or something. "I'm fed up with corset misrepresentation and misinterpretation" club.

While I do agree... I feel like the corset scene in black butler was meant as a double entendre for both a "Corsets are terrible" joke and classic joke about the characters of ciel and sebastian having sex (because I'm not gonna lie... I accidently saw that scene online before watching the show and thought it was a yaoi... and considering the author use to write yaoi, I was low key surprised it wasn't XD)

I haven't watched black butler so i can't relate, but I'm def down for an "I'm tired of corset misrepresentation" club (≧∀≦)