Did Brassieres End the Corset?

Did Brassieres End the Corset?

Edwardian Era Elegance
9 Video Views·Feb 2, 2026

The 1910s is undoubtably one of the most volatile periods of fashion history- moving from classical columns to circle skirts to casual drapery in just ten years. And somehow the undergarments had to keep up! It's during this decade that brassieres became a standard part of Western womens wardrobes and the corset sees the beginning of a dramatic makeover.