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this is because they wanted to look slim so they could wear tight dresses

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What did rich Victorian people wear?

bra and thongs


What do people wear in the 1900s everyday?

Poor Victorian people wore things like ragged dresses, waistcoats and shorts and men tried to find cloth from the streets which was hard because most Victorians didnt throw away any clothing because it is all they ever have got to wear.Rich Victorian women wore long dresses and corsets with a long skirt.


What did the poor people wear in the Victorian time?

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Do you wear a bra with a corset?

No. There is a Bra built in to most corsets.


Where did people get the idea Marilyn Manson surgical removed his rib for personal sexual reasons?

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Did women wear corsets in the renaissance?

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