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…
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
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
Today a symbol of femininity and inclusiveness, recently rediscovered by luxury fashion houses, let's discover the history of underwear!
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
"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
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
"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
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 history of underwear is an oft-overlooked but important part of civilization throughout the ages, both shaping and reflecting societal norms and necessities for millennia.
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
The largest museum exhibition of underwear ever to go on display will be taking up residence at the Victorian and Albert Museum over the next 11 months from Saturday 16th April. The exhibition spans two floors: downstairs focuses on older aspects of underwear and the first floor looks at more modern times. Both levels complement […]
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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…
"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
"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
This exhibit looks amazing. These are some of the most beautiful early 19th century clothes I've ever seen. I keep wanting to say "Regency," but technically you should call these things "Napoleonic," and in the US we're talking about "Federal," but regency is the best term for getting people to immediately identify what you're talking about - it is tough to know what to do about that. But enough of these semantics, here is the real point. This exquisite exhibit was up in Italy, and on the website you can vote for where you'd like to see it next. I beg you to go vote for New York. Seriously, if the exhibit were to come to New York, I would promise to go see it and write about it. GO VOTE! Also, while you're there, check out the amazing photos. They only have a few up, but already I'm inspired to make several new projects based on what is there. You can also check out videos about the exhibit. Apparently Napoleon paid people well, but then expected them to spend a lot (and thus help out the economy). I find the notion of Napoleon walking up to some lady and saying "Yeah... I've already seen that dress at least twice before. Go buy another one," kind of hilarious. Oh Napoleon, you funny guy.
Fashioning the New Woman: 1890-1925 Exhibition
I've mentioned my love of lingerie before but did you know I love the history of things? Knickers, panties, underpants are a relatively modern part of women's wear. From the middle ages women wore linen shift dresses or chemises with corsets over the top with no knickers. The no knickers thing was not as scandalous
"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
Looking back at photographs of the past is a fun way to remember our history and to see how far we have come over the years. This collection of pics shows people and places in various points of history and provides us with a slice of life we may never have seen before.
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his April Fool's Day, or any time your kid is feeling a little bit silly, print out this wacky reading sheet about the history of underwear.
Herrschner's is a mail order craft supply company started by Frederick Herrschner in Chicago. A hundred years later they are still in business. I came across a 1927 catalog. It is fantastic! some of the pages are even in color. And there are lots of Aprons!! Don't you love their chic hair-dos? Of course, I love the aprons! The embroidery is too cute! Part 2 coming tomorrow.........
In my last post, I covered 1900s through bust support of the 1940s. Finishing the series, this post covers from the 1950s through the 1990s. 1950 The 1950s popularized the darted “bullet bra&…
