Directory of Undergarments Resources

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Found here are sites whose informational focus covers foundation garments from Ancient World to approximately the 1950s, in western or eastern cultural tradition. Examples include:

- bras and bandeaus
- bust improvers
- corsetry (historic)
- girdles
- hoopskirts or bustles
- pantaloons/bloomers
- sleepwear
- stockings and hosiery
- undershirts or chemises
- underwear (men's or women's)

Resources in This Category

• Corset Patents

  http://haabet.dk/patent/index.html
  Collection of old corset patterns.

• Fashion-Era: Early Corsetry

  http://fashion-era.com/early_corsetry.htm
  The history of corsetry from Cretan corsetry to 17th century boned bodices.

• Pandora's Page

  http://www.candsconstructions.com/pandora.htm
  Glossary and series of articles on the history of the corset.

• Underthings

  http://www.songsmyth.com/underthings.html
  Descriptions and images of historic undergarments including drawers, stockings and bustle pads.

Related Categories

• Home > Arts > Design > Fashion > Corsetry
• Home > Shopping > Clothing > Costumes > Historical
• Home > Shopping > Clothing > Undergarments > Girdles and Corsets

 

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