Corsets were originally quilted waistcoats, which French women wore as an alternative to stiff corsets. The Victorian and Edwardian corset differed from earlier corsets in numerous ways. There are some special types of corsets and corset-like devices which incorporate boning. Saloon girls wore short red dresses with corsets, garter belts and stockings. This type of corset was popular until 1890 when machine-made corsets gained popularity. New departments for furs, corsets, gifts and debutante dresses were added in the 1940 expansion. Their clothing looked somewhat like modern fitted and laced corsets or a corselette. Neck corsets may also be worn. Some neck corsets and posture collars are designed to also cover the mouth. Neck corsets and collars have become a fashion statement instead of assets to improve posture. Flappers did away with corsets and pantaloons in favor of "step-in" panties. It was the men, Dandies, who began to wear corsets. The Edwardian era was the last time women wore corsets in everyday life. Some women made their own, while others bought their corsets. Geffen's mother owned a clothing store in Borough Park called Chic Corsets by Geffen.