If I could go back and witness any historical event, I would choose to witness the launch of Coco Chanel’s little black dress in 1926, which freed women’s fashion from the traditional, restrictive corset. The corset had caused physical discomfort and long-term health risks. It restricted lung capacity and could deform the ribcage over time. The little black dress freed fashionable women from these detriments, and paved the way for women to advocate for their rights.