It is essential to understand the revolution of the female silhouette throughout history by looking specifically at the corset "an underwear traditionally made of a fabric stiffened and tight to the body in order to refine a woman's waist » today and then and how the silhouette has changed. Understanding the importance of this history and being aware of the changing lifestyle of women, it will be practical to use traditional construction methods which will give us the ability and opportunity to apply this knowledge to our future creation of fashion. In the 15th century, women began to wear a thick linen undergarment, held together with ties in the front or back, called a corset to give women a firmer shape. It was made of two layers of linen held tightly together with hardened glue. 16th-century corset makers later modified the corset-making process by introducing a thin piece of boning between two layers of corset material that resembled knitting needles. “The whalebone corset was much more confining than that reinforced with paste and was often worn in conjunction with other undergarments that further exaggerated the female form” (Woodward). Later, fashion saw a drastic change during the time of Queen Elizabeth where she favored "a long, firm corset reaching from the bust to below the natural waist, paired with a huge bone-reinforced hoop skirt of a whale called farthingale." Over time and fashion, the corset also changes depending on the event to choose whether it should be long or short, supporting the bust or minimizing it. As the concept evolved in the early 19th century, the variety of materials and techniques improved. used to create the difference of shapes that have historically...... middle of paper ...... societies are going more clothing that allows them to move easily and are more fitness conscious and always seeking freedom in everything and especially movement. However, it stands to reason that even though the existence of such heavy components has diminished considerably, their concepts have established an indisputable model that remains linked and continues to influence fashion today. In conclusion, it is significant to recognize the revolution of the female figure throughout history as well as the role of women in today's society and also the physical restrictions placed on them. The silhouette of women's fashion has changed as the idea of ​​the perfect female figure has reformed. Nevertheless, by the start of the 20th century, the concept that women led more active and lively lives meant that fashion also had to become more cooperative to physical action and less restrictive..