A History of Bras & Corsets

A History of Bras & Corsets

From History Tea Time by Lindsay Holiday

February 17, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

This episode explores the history of bras and corsets and their role in women's fashion through the centuries.

Ever wonder what women of the past wore to give them that ample bustline? Let’s explore the bra, corset and various garments that have been there to support women through the centuries and the many fashions that have come and gone with them. Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Dream Of The Ancestor by Asher Fulero #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay Holiday

Topics covered

  • history of bras
  • corsets
  • women's fashion
  • support garments
  • historical clothing

Keywords

  • bras
  • corsets
  • fashion history
  • women's clothing
  • support garments

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Books & works: Baroque Coffee House, Dream Of The Ancestor

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