Replying to @ella_anna_nima My favorite comment to get on the internet! And I get this one ALLLL the time. So what is the difference between corsets and stays? Is this even a corset at all? Let’s get into it: 1. It’s generally accepted that the term corset is a blanket term for structured undergarments. It comes from the Old French word “cors” meaning body. There are instances of the word corset used in written French dating back to the 16th century. People will tell you “but you’re not speaking