Mr X asked: I am always puzzled as to why women wore such restrictive clothes in the 19th Century. I am not convinced by the traditionally assumed answers that feminism has to offer because women wore them; they can’t have been stupid as well as breathless! All your thoughts would be appreciated.

mrsdepp93 asked: If so, wouldn’t it feel uncomfortable? Knowing the corset will probably feel thick against the clothes and you’d feel like your wearing layers of clothing?