Lingerie is evolving from “granny panties to barely their sheer material. What used to signify modesty, support and structure have now been turned in to sexy, skimpy fashion outfits. In the ’40s and ’50s undergarments looked more like harem pants that were worn for comfort, however in the ’90s and today the undergarment has gotten skimpier. For some women, it means flaunting those undergarments as outerwear.
The 1850s: Corsets with Hip Boning
Let’s go way back to our old granny days with the corset.
This very tight thick garment dates back to the 16th century. As old as the corset is their influence is still around today in the form of controversial waist-trainers, lace-up lingerie, and even modern-day belts.
The 1930s: Girdles with Stockings
Jump forward eighty years from 1850 and now enter
the sexy lifestyle of the elasticised fabric, Girdles.They were the spin-off from the uncomfortable, time- consuming corset and were paired enticingly with the sheer leg enhanced pantyhose or stockings.
The 1940s: Strapless Wire Bras & Stick-On Bras
A little less than ten years later popped up the strapless bra, it took a while to catch on but when it did, oh yes it was used widely. The ’40s was a time of lingerie ingenuity. Charles L. Langs invented the first set of stick-on bras so women could achieve an even tan when sunbathing without having to struggle with they’re bathing suit straps. Genius!
The 1960s: Frilly, Delicate Details
Bras, bra straps, undergarment was laden in the ’60s with Ruffles and frills added to the edges. The effect of the frills made the pieces seem more playful.The 1980s: Metallic Fabrics and High Cut Silhouettes Eye-popping colours and metallic fabrics were introduced in the ‘80s. This was a huge jump from the romantic, frilly and flirty vibes of previous decades. With the Metallic fabrics, bikinis were now introduced as these prevalent high-cut silhouettes.
The 1980s: “Cone” Bras
A significant part of the ‘80s, we could not have done this article without the infamous Cone (or bullet), they were not new at all they were around in the ’40s. However, when Madonna wore hers,
in public and on stage it was a ‘drop mic and walk away’ moment for that shaped bra, which went down in brassiere history!
The 1990s: Mismatched Prints
The 90’s babies brought to the lingerie party mismatched colours and patterns that appeared as a reflection of the “more is more” mindset of this decade, no shade to the ’90s at all.
The 2000s: Rhinestone Details
With the new millennium came more flashy fashion, which included rhinestone details on bra bands, thicker waistbands as seen here.
The 2010s: Push-Up Bras
At the height of Victoria’s Secret’s popularity in 2010 and beyond, push up bras were all anyone wore. VS launch the brand “Bombshell”, and the bra practically dominated the industry.
Related: Black Stallion Bedroom Tonic: Better Sex or Just Bunk?
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Lingerie is evolving from “granny panties to barely their sheer material. What used to signify modesty, support and structure have now been turned in to sexy, skimpy fashion outfits. In the ’40s and ’50s undergarments looked more like harem pants that were worn for comfort, however in the ’90s and today the undergarment has gotten skimpier. For some women, it means flaunting those undergarments as outerwear.
The 1850s: Corsets with Hip Boning
Let’s go way back to our old granny days with the corset.
This very tight thick garment dates back to the 16th century. As old as the corset is their influence is still around today in the form of controversial waist-trainers, lace-up lingerie, and even modern-day belts.
The 1930s: Girdles with Stockings
Jump forward eighty years from 1850 and now enter
the sexy lifestyle of the elasticised fabric, Girdles.They were the spin-off from the uncomfortable, time- consuming corset and were paired enticingly with the sheer leg enhanced pantyhose or stockings.
The 1940s: Strapless Wire Bras & Stick-On Bras
A little less than ten years later popped up the strapless bra, it took a while to catch on but when it did, oh yes it was used widely. The ’40s was a time of lingerie ingenuity. Charles L. Langs invented the first set of stick-on bras so women could achieve an even tan when sunbathing without having to struggle with they’re bathing suit straps. Genius!
The 1960s: Frilly, Delicate Details
Bras, bra straps, undergarment was laden in the ’60s with Ruffles and frills added to the edges. The effect of the frills made the pieces seem more playful.The 1980s: Metallic Fabrics and High Cut Silhouettes Eye-popping colours and metallic fabrics were introduced in the ‘80s. This was a huge jump from the romantic, frilly and flirty vibes of previous decades. With the Metallic fabrics, bikinis were now introduced as these prevalent high-cut silhouettes.
The 1980s: “Cone” Bras
A significant part of the ‘80s, we could not have done this article without the infamous Cone (or bullet), they were not new at all they were around in the ’40s. However, when Madonna wore hers,
in public and on stage it was a ‘drop mic and walk away’ moment for that shaped bra, which went down in brassiere history!
The 1990s: Mismatched Prints
The 90’s babies brought to the lingerie party mismatched colours and patterns that appeared as a reflection of the “more is more” mindset of this decade, no shade to the ’90s at all.
The 2000s: Rhinestone Details
With the new millennium came more flashy fashion, which included rhinestone details on bra bands, thicker waistbands as seen here.
The 2010s: Push-Up Bras
At the height of Victoria’s Secret’s popularity in 2010 and beyond, push up bras were all anyone wore. VS launch the brand “Bombshell”, and the bra practically dominated the industry.
Related: Black Stallion Bedroom Tonic: Better Sex or Just Bunk?
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