When dressing a period show, it is important to remember that it’s not just the clothing the audience sees that makes the look authentic. To really capture a realistic period style, the prope…

The slim silhouette and lighter style of dresses in the twenties also had a dramatic effect on women's 1920s lingerie. In the 1900s, a woman would wear drawers/bloomers, a chemise, corset, corset cover, and several petticoats underneath her dress. Up to 11 layers of lingerie were put on a well-to-do lady. By the end of

If you’re a history buff, you will be intrigued exactly to know how men’s underwear became what it is today.

Today a symbol of femininity and inclusiveness, recently rediscovered by luxury fashion houses, let's discover the history of underwear!

The slim silhouette and lighter style of dresses in the twenties also had a dramatic effect on women's 1920s lingerie. In the 1900s, a woman would wear drawers/bloomers, a chemise, corset, corset cover, and several petticoats underneath her dress. Up to 11 layers of lingerie were put on a well-to-do lady. By the end of

When dressing a period show, it is important to remember that it’s not just the clothing the audience sees that makes the look authentic. To really capture a realistic period style, the prope…

When dressing a period show, it is important to remember that it’s not just the clothing the audience sees that makes the look authentic. To really capture a realistic period style, the prope…

The first men's briefs were sold on Jan. 19, 1935

Before there were Andrew Christian and Calvin Klein, men's intimates went through a full fashion journey.

One of the disadvantages about living in the Edwardian era is that you never got to show off your chemise, corset or petticoat- even though those foundation garments are absolutely adorable! I abso…

The first men's briefs were sold on Jan. 19, 1935

When dressing a period show, it is important to remember that it’s not just the clothing the audience sees that makes the look authentic. To really capture a realistic period style, the prope…

When dressing a period show, it is important to remember that it’s not just the clothing the audience sees that makes the look authentic. To really capture a realistic period style, the prope…

Men's underwear in the 1950s changed little from styles in the 1940s. Most men chose from 1.) knit or woven union suits, 2.) yoke top, snap front boxer shorts, 3.) elastic waist boxer shorts, or 4.) knit briefs. Undershirts were as essential as ever to keeping clean and comfortable - and now they had short

Edwardian lingerie, underwear, stockings, and corsets are crucial to creating the correct 1900s-1910s silhouette. The shape of corsets changed from the extreme S-bend to the long and lean flattening corset after 1911. The brassiere, or bra, was in fashion by 1918. Petticoats too changed from a slim hip down to a full hem in the

Dalla penna dell’illustratore del Massachusetts Charles Dana Gibson, alla fine del XIX secolo nasce la prima tendenza beauty della storia! Sono le Gibson Girl, emancipate donne che divengono il si…

From wasp-waisted Victorian silhouettes to sensationalist creations via the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Jean-Paul Gaultier – the corset’s role in fashion is long and varied, and still very much central to the catwalk today.

Men's underwear in the 1950s changed little from styles in the 1940s. Most men chose from 1.) knit or woven union suits, 2.) yoke top, snap front boxer shorts, 3.) elastic waist boxer shorts, or 4.) knit briefs. Undershirts were as essential as ever to keeping clean and comfortable - and now they had short

From wasp-waisted Victorian silhouettes to sensationalist creations via the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Jean-Paul Gaultier – the corset’s role in fashion is long and varied, and still very much central to the catwalk today.

The first men's briefs were sold on Jan. 19, 1935

Men's 1930s underwear followed the same trends in men's swimwear. Since both knit swimsuits and knit underwear were made by the same manufactures, this makes complete sense. Muscular men wanted swimwear that showed off their toned and sculpted bodies. Eventually they left the swim top off for a bare chest and short-shorts look. Same for

This weekend's contest on the Vintage Ads LiveJournal is old underwear ads, and the group is filling up with some extraordinary pics. Here are some of my faves (click to…

"Correct posture with the correct foundation garment combine to give a woman an attractive figure and will aid her in her quest for health and vitality." Foundations for Fashion, 1948 When people think of lingerie in the 1940s, what usually comes to mind are the glamorous, curvy, satin and lace pin-up girls whose pictures filled

Explore the allure of lingerie—from its historical evolution to sustainable trends. Discover types, materials, body positivity, care tips, and notable brands.

The 1950s were all about glamour, and Hollywood’s Golden Age stars were setting trends that every woman in America was after. Think Jane Russell, Lana Turner, and Marilyn Monroe. Big breasts, big hips, and small waists were a must-- and if you didn't have them naturally on your own, not to worry-- there was some

The History Of The Bra [INFOGRAPHIC]