• In BBW Lingerie recent years, the term "corset" has also been borrowed by the fashion industry to refer to tops which, to varying degrees mimic the beholding of traditional corsets without actually acting as one

• While these last word "corsets" and "corset tops" often affection lacing and/or boning and generally mimic a chronicled style of corsets, they have very inappreciable if any effect on the shape of the wearer's body
• Genuine corsets are habitually trumped-up by a corsetmaker and should ideally be fitted especially for the individual wearer.

Normally a corset supports the visible dress, and spreads the pressure from capacious dresses, such as the crinoline and bustle. Sometimes a corset camouflage is used to protect outer clothes from the corset and to smooth the lines of the corset.