The waist that shocked the world: the story of Cora Corsette (12 photos)
In the 1960s and 70s, a person appeared in the world of fetish fashion who attracted everyone's attention - Cora Corsette. This German BDSM dominatrix and model became famous for her amazingly thin waist. 
Very little is known about Cora’s personal life, but she is remembered for her unique appearance. Her distinctive feature was her incredibly narrow waist, achieved through the use of tight corsets. The 185 cm tall model had large breasts and large hips, so the contrast made her waist seem even smaller. 
Imagine an hourglass. The middle section, or waist, seems incredibly thin compared to the top and bottom, right? The same principle applied in Cora's case. By enlarging her breasts and buttocks and reducing her waist with a corset, she emphasized the hourglass effect. 
Corsette did not hide the fact that her waist was the result not only of constant tightening, but also of anatomical features.
“I have a rather long and narrow upper body with a normal width of shoulders and hips. The distance between my pelvic bones and lower ribs is relatively large,” explained the German woman. 
This anatomical structure, in her opinion, provides more opportunities for narrowing the waist. She also claimed that her ribs could be squeezed much more tightly than those of a person with a broad chest. 
Extreme body modification and boldness made Cora a symbol of daring and rebellion against conventional beauty standards. Choosing such a radical body change was not just about aesthetics, but also about powerful self-expression. 
Her unusual appearance and willingness to change her body made Cora a star in fetish magazines in the 60s and 70s. The mysterious personality aroused admiration, and her images only fueled the public’s interest. 
