History of Underwear

Posted by Shazy on Monday, March 7, 2011

History of Underwear
History of Underwear
Underwear, you've come a long way, baby. From loincloths to Spanx and all the bad ideas in between, we're taking a look at the evolution of undies.

loincloth
History of the loincloth
These tiny pieces of cloth were designed to cover a man in front and at least part of his behind. They were often made of leather, cloth or part of a tree.
codpiece
History of the codpiece
This strategically placed pouch showed up in the 15th century and often was used to carry prized possessions.
corset
History of the corset
Torso-cinching corsets reached the height of their popularity in the Victorian era.
push-up bra
History of the push-up bra
The first push-up bra hit the market in 1893, but its popularity soared when a certain undergarment maker began a successful ad campaign for them in the 1940s.
Boxers or briefs
Boxers or briefs
Men wore union suits until the 20th century, when they were liberated with two more choices: boxer shorts and briefs, which were introduced in 1934.
underwear
History of Women underwear
Women's underwear started getting sexier in the '60s and '70s, with help from a certain political movement and a famous lingerie store.
Underwear as outerwear
Underwear as outerwear
When this Material Girl hit the scene, young women started showing off their lacy bras. Thankfully, another bra-inspired look of hers never caught on.
thong
History of the thong
The thong was introduced in the 1980s and quickly became the go-to choice for ladies (and some men) the world over.
Boxer briefs
Boxer briefs
This Oscar nominee was still a rapper when he bared almost all for Calvin Klein's for new hybrid skivvy: the boxer brief.
Boy shorts for women
Boy shorts for women
In recent years, the more modest boy short has become more popular than the thong.
Spanx
Spanx for women
None other than Oprah Winfrey picked these body shapers for this list in 2000.
Mirdles
Mirdles
The man girdle claims to help fellas who want to lose the beer gut without the workout.





Source: Specials