We often grumble about stilettos, underwired bras, or jeans that are too tight—but modern fashion discomforts are trivial compared to certain trends of the past. While today’s trends lean toward comfort and inclusivity, earlier fashions demanded extreme sacrifices to meet societal beauty standards, revealing a darker truth: style used to come at the cost of serious health risks. Here’s a deep dive into fashion trends that were not just uncomfortable but medically hazardous.

1. Tightlacing or Corsets

Popular from the 16th to the 19th century, tightlacing involved wearing corsets that drastically reduced waist size to achieve the coveted hourglass silhouette. But this “perfect” figure came at a cost—compressed organs, restricted breathing, and even permanent anatomical changes. Interes

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