A note from out historical clothing department! Stays vs Corset: The foundation of any outfit for women of all classes during the 18th century was a pair of stays. Stays created a Ren Faire Corset Kirtle Dress, Baroque Corset Dress With Pleated Skirt, Front Lacing, Made to measure With Custom Color Eleanor Etsy History of Corsets: From Traditional to Modern Fashion Lara Leather Historical Peasant Woman Outfit: Unboned Stays, Bumroll & Corded Petticoat Sew Historically Plus Size Costume Overbust Burlesque Victorian Corset and Skirt Set L White