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In the 18th century, the hourglass figure and tiny waist set the record for what beauty meant to women. The corset then became the quintessential element in women's clothing to give out an illusion of a perfect body. This piece of clothing wasn't a favourite among the young until Bollywood celebrities showed us how to incorporate them in a rather playful and stylish manner. Here are top picks from Bollywood for corset-style clothing.

Alia Bhatt: This beauty opted for a black risqué Ralph & Russo gown that looked absolutely stunning on her. She ditched accessories for this look and let her outfit do the talking. Her black gown featured a corset bodice and a voluminous train that added the much-needed drama to her attire. Alia rounded it off with her hair tied in a messy bun and added smokey eyes, nude lips and sculpted cheeks as makeup.

Deepika Padukone: This gorgeous actress pulled off a unique style with a white shirt and a black corset from Dolce and Gabbana. She paired this layered top with a pair of baggy jeans from Zara and designer heels from Jimmy Choo. Deepika made this attire look very chic with glossy lips, contoured cheeks and open hair.

Shraddha Kapoor: This beautiful woman looked like a fairy in her beige netted dress from Reem Acra. She side-parted her hair, added a pop of colour to her lips, contoured her cheeks and added brown eyeshadow to finish the look. Shraddha's corset dress surely made some eyes pop as it featured lace detail all over the bodice and layers of the net in the bottom. This strapless dress is a big win for a prom night outfit or a romantic date night.

Kangana Ranaut: This actress wore a multicoloured floral sari from House of Masaba for a promotional event. She teamed her drape with a similar hued corset blouse. Her organza sari had a crisp and delicate rose print all over it. We love how she opted for minimal jewellery with just an emerald neckpiece. She filled in her brows, added kohl-rimmed eyes, blushed cheeks and red lips to complete this look.

Janhvi Kapoor: This lady gave the corset a much-needed modern twist by pairing it with ripped jeans and Louboutin heels. She pulled her hair back in a high ponytail and added dewy makeup to finish the look. Her corset featured a plunging neckline, full sleeves and structured silhouette. This outfit definitely gave out a semi-formal look.