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As the undisputed queen of striptease (and by default, the baroness of burlesque), Dita Von Teese has worn many a corset throughout her career. But what does she think of the new waist-training fad, whereby women utilize constrictive corsets to help reshape their bodies after pregnancy?

"I've obviously, famously worn corsets my entire adult life," begins Von Teese in our exclusive interview above. "They can shape you; they are a form of body modification. Of course, I wouldn't think that would be the advice I would give to a new mother," she adds.

To find out why — and to see how Dita rocks a glamorous corset herself — check out the rest of her interview in the video above.