From the 1930s to the 1960s, girdles were ubiquitous in film and television, often used to establish a character's social standing or poise.
: Actresses such as Debbie Reynolds were the face of ad campaigns for brands like Gossard, reinforcing the idea that a "glamorous silhouette" was impossible without a foundation garment. xxx mature girdles
: In films like To Have and Have Not , slender actresses like Lauren Bacall wore long girdles to "smooth out" the backside and create a controlled, "suggestive" walk. From the 1930s to the 1960s, girdles were