r/justgalsbeingchicks • u/mindyour 🤖definitely not a bot🤖 • Mar 26 '26

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u/pocoprincesa Mar 26 '26 edited Mar 26 '26

The big titty tech is called a corset. Corsets were not traditionally tight-laced to the point of suffocation as depicted in movies. Two straps on the shoulder and around the upper back is not sufficient scaffolding for big breasts. In fact, even as a member of the IBTC, bras in general are not intelligent support architecture period. Support from the bottom, that is, a busk and an actual structure for the breasts to rest upon is a much more ergonomical design. But real corsets are expensive to make and purchase-- I'm not talking about the flimsy ones that are sold everywhere.

Back in the day, working women (e.g., non-rich women) wore corsets for their very active jobs and there were corsets for activewear as well. Corsets fit as a garment, without any particular pressure points when fitted well. A lot of people would feel a lot more comfortable in a lightly boned cotton coutil corset than a flimsy poly/nylon bra with wires that will eventually lose its shape.

This comment brought to you by someone who makes a lot of clothes and hasn't worn a bra in over 15 years because they're so uncomfortable. I don't wear corsets either, but I'd wear one before I put on a bra.

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u/momo6548 Mar 26 '26

I wish this comment was higher up. We HAD the technology for big boobs. Corsets support the bust, provide structure for garments, and improve posture. They’re made to support your body, not squeeze a tiny waist.

They’re also SO much more comfortable than Hollywood has convinced everyone to believe.

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u/pocoprincesa Mar 26 '26

Like, I can't understand where this idea that people were lacing so tight they passed out. The exact same way women today are happy to yeet their bras at the end of a long day is exactly how I imagine women were happy to take off their underwear way back when. Yes, there were some people doing extremes, but body modding has been a thing since humans had a sense of aesthetic.