2 verifications about S-Bend Corset S-Bend Corset ×
“Edwardian-era women's fashion commonly featured flowing skirts, tall collars, and the S-bend corset that created a curved silhouette.”
Mainstream Edwardian women’s dress is accurately described here. Museum and archival sources consistently show flowing skirts, high collars, and the straight-front corset that created the era’s curved S-shaped silhouette. The main caveat is that “S-bend corset” is a widely used modern label; period terminology more often used “straight-front” or “health” corset.
“The S-bend corset silhouette in early-1900s fashion echoed the soft, natural lines associated with Art Nouveau.”
The evidence strongly supports an aesthetic link between the S-bend silhouette and Art Nouveau. Reputable museum and fashion-history sources explicitly connect the silhouette’s sinuous curve to the movement’s flowing, nature-inspired lines. The main caveat is that this describes visual style, not bodily comfort or anatomical naturalness.