Since it was used as part of the transformation process for the belt and bracelets
Thus it seems, a corsets primary purpose, like that of a bra, was to provide the wearer with physical support that was flattering, but primarily practical, as this Cotton Lace Magic Bra advertisement in a 2013 publication of The Times shows below
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