Bridgerton: Corsets are officially back in fashion from Pretty Little Thing to Vivienne Westwood

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As beauty standards shifted, so did undergarments – take the corsets of the 1920s flapper era, which aimed for a more ‘boyish’ figure, minimising curves rather than accentuating them. Superdown Coralia Bustier Top, £43, Revolve Nasty Gal Corset the Mood Faux Leather Chiffon Top in White, £16 Underwear as outerwear… Corsets are intrinsically sexy, and this iteration of the trend really leans into that. Pretty Little Thing Black Velvet Corset Bardot Mesh Insert Bodycon Dress, £25 ASOS Design Bonded Satin Corset Top in Leopard Print, £16.80 Nineties vibes… Fashion’s obsession with the Nineties shows no sign of slowing down. Pretty Little Thing Brown Croc Pu Corset, £18 ; Brown Croc Pu Wide Leg Trousers, £27 H&M Denim Corset Top in Denim Blue, £14.99; Cropped Top in White, £12.99; Wide Ultra High Waist Jeans in Denim Blue, £34.99 Comfy corsets… Corsets aren’t traditionally seen as the most comfortable things in the world, but the pandemic has changed our approach to fashion.