The Evolution Of Corsets Proves That We've Been Into Constriction For A Long Time PHOTOS The Changing Silhouette of Victorian Women's Fashions The History of the Corset Hagen History Center there are many more details i could explain about the difference between corsets vs stays but this is pretty much the basics of it. i use the term corset when talking about 670+ 1800s Corset Stock Illustrations, Royalty Free Vector Graphics & Clip Art iStock