Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of wheels of change. since early in the century, women's clothing seemed to be designed more for beauty and style than for comfort and practicality. one undergarment in particular, the corset, made the very act of getting dressed a challenge. what was the effect of the way in which women’s clothes were designed? the clothing was considered proper. the clothing was very functional. the clothing was difficult to put on. the clothing was not visually appealing.