The Fashion History of Undergarments

15 Jun

How to Recognize Undergarments in Fashion History
by Pauline Weston Thomas

Undergarments in Fashion History gives an indepth look at corsetry in a way that allows you to understand the history beginning in Greek culture well into the 21st century. As a bonus your ebook will automatically bookmark the last page you read.

Topics covered in this eBook are:

  • Early Corsetry – Crete to farthingales, bum rolls and boned stays.
  • C18th Paniers – Development of the sack dress, panier hoops.
  • Stays to Corsets – Stays replaced by corsets after 1840.
  • Crinolines – Differences in crinoline styles from 1830s to 1860s.
  • Bustles – How to Differentiate Between the bustles of 1870s & 1883/5.
  • Edwardian Corsetry – S bend corset, corsets after 1907 and 1911.
  • Bras and Girdles Before 1950 – Brassières to 1915, Bras/girdles to 50s.
  • Bras After 1950 – Sweater Girl 1950s, The 1960s all change to 2000.
  • Drawers to Knickers – Pantaloons, Drawers, Knickers to Panties.
  • Rational Dress Reform – Mrs. Bloomer, Rationals, Dr.Jaeger, Swimwear.
  • Other Underwear – Chemise, Chemisettes, Camisoles and Petticoats.

Two new chapters Drawers to Knickers and Other Underwear can only be found in my ebook – Plus a further chapter on internet links to lingerie suppliers online is included as Chapter 12.
Downloads on Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. Will run on Windows 9x, 2000, XP, and Vista. This version currently does not run on Mac. A pdf version is available for Mac users. Click here to learn more.

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