The history of the Cincher can of course be derived from that which we know as corsets. Although the two may resemble each other in appearance, the Cincher is usually shorter than the corset and can be made from other materials. The Cincher was made popular by Christian Dior's New Look in 1947 when he designed this body shaper to enhance the natural appearance of the female anatomy. In his autobiography, Dior wrote "I designed clothes for flower-like women, with rounded shoulders, full feminine busts, and hand-span waists above enormous spreading skirts". These cinchers were of course worn as foundation garments and had a massive and immediate appeal under women of all ages. These waist cinchers were also known as Waspies or Guêpière. …show more content…
This is done with the aid of silicone padding which is spread evenly over the abdomen. Additional features of the cincher include the provision of support for the upper half of the body due to its firm yet gentle fit. Modern cinchers also include the benefit of acting as an adjunct to weight loss through micro-massage, encouraging perspiration and maximum compression of those unwanted