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Dr Warners Coraline health corsets. " One trial satisfied me that I want no other"

Advert for Scandale suspenders 1936
The centurys most popular gaine. From dawn to dreaming time... dinning... and dancing... the best dressed women are now wearing the Scandale Belt

Advert for Gossard underwear 1937
Revealing.... the new line of beauty. The camera, even more candid than usual, brings to light the secret of her slender loveliness

Advert for Wolsey womens underwear 1936
Wolsey aerobelt. Not just new, but a new principle! Not just cut, but Paris-cut! Not just Lastex, but a new exclusive Lastex fabric! Permanent tension two-way stretch that gives but never gives way

Advert for Bon Ton Girdles 1934
Gentle persuasion to figure perfection. Bon Ton is the sure soltion of figure problem. If accentuation is needed to give you beauty of line

Advert for Gossard corsets 1937
Follow the line of beauty. That indefinable something! Soon as you wear a Gossard you know, beyond all question it is there

Advert for Barkers winter corsets 1916
Special bargsins in Royal Worcester corsets. Full figure corsets for sale. Available from Barkers Kensington High Street, London. Date: 1916

Advert for Carters womens sports underwear 1934
Freedom for action... and every curve in its proper place. Date: 1934

Advert for Aertex Cellular mens undergarments 1912
Enables your whole body to BREATH. Non-conductor of heat, allowing the body to be clothed in lightweight Aertex Cellular and maintain its normal temperture. 1912

Advert for Pesco pure silk & wool underwear 1929
Health in the Nursery, fine textures of Pesco, pure wool and silk childrens undergarments. Date: 1929

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1933
Advertisement for Kestos lingerie showing a carefree young woman prancing about in her undies. 1933

Advert for Kestos underwear 1934
Advertisement for Kestos brassiere, suspender belts and girdles showing two flirtatious girls modelling their pink underwear. 1934

Advert for Frederick Gorringe womens corsets 1914
Exposition of the AUTHENTIC new spring models of Royal Worcester kidfitting corsets, a range of curve boneless and free-hip-bone corsets. 1914

Advert for Lillywhites tennis clothing 1937
White tennis wear for 1937. Tailored tennis dresses of white pique or heavy linen. Date: 1937

Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938
Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938

Advert for W. H. K &s corsets 1911
Fashionable corest for women, with narrow waist. 1911

Advert for Wolsey underwear 1947
Advertisement for Wolsey slimsets underwear showing a very elegant woman in her bedroom showing the foundation garments off to their best advantage. Date: 1947

WOMENs FASHION, c1850. A young woman wearing crinolines and a metal hoop, c1850

UNDERGARMENTS, c1600. French crinoline and a bum roll, c1600

AD: HOSIERY FOR MEN, 1919. American advertisement for Shaw Knit Hosiery for Men, 1919

AD: SHOULDER BRACE, 1890. American magazine advertisement for Knickerbocker Shoulder Braces to improve posture, 1890

AD: POROSKNIT, 1911. American advertisement for Porosknit, an undergarment line for men and boys manufactured by the Chalmers Knitting Company, 1911

Statuesque blonde beauty teasingly pulls at her waistband
Teasin to Please! a statuesque blonde beauty teasingly pulls at the waistband string on her ever-so-skimpy undergarment. The flowers on her shoes are of the same colour. Date: early 1940s

Advert for Harrods mens silk underwear 1940
Silk for summer underwear ! Theres a feeling of fitness in Harrods silk underwear. The pure thread silk elastic knit ensures perfect fit yet gives freedom

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens lingerie 1940
We have mastered the art of corsetry. This belt is specially designed to give nipped-in waist line and flat diaphragm made of triple-thread lastex with floral bastiste panels in front and back

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1940
Advertisement for womens backless brassiere. Date: 1940

Advert for Harrods mens protective wool underwear 1941
Harrods warmth for winter. You ll find real comfort in this warm protective natural wool underwear. Of medium weight, its soft smooth feel will appeal to even the most sensitive skin. 1941

Advert for Le Gant corsets for the larger women 1936
Le Gant of youthlastic stretches allways. For the larger women. Yes! Le Gant does give the woman of larger proportions perfect figure control

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie with elastic lace belt 1936
Roussel creates for you a belt in elastic lace... so light... so dainty... yet so firm in its moulding action. Roussel has created amasterpiece in this luxuriously feminine belt - woven for each

Woman in slip 1918
Woman peeking through her hand, while wearing a revealing slip 1918

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1936
One brassiere for day or backless wear. Worn exclusively by the smartest women since its creation, the Kestos Brassiere has achieved a niche for itself unequalled by any other

Advet for Kestos panty 1935
Two blondes model the skin- tight, boneless, seamless " Silicute" pantie-girdle by Kestos teamed up with Kestos bras. Date: 1935

FASHION: CORSET, c1850. Advertisement for corsets and undergarments as worn by performers in the ballet La Sylphide. Steel engraving, French, c1850

WOMENs UNDERGARMENT, 1878. Reform Undersuit. Front and rear view of a new style of womens undergarment as an alternative to petticoats, designed by Mary Edwards Walker. Wood engraving, 1878

FASHION: BRACES, 1869. Shoulder braces for girls from 8 to 10 years old. Line engraving, American, 1869

Advert for Kestos brassiere and girdles 1932

Advert for Dickins & Jones sale
Last week Dickins & Jones sale for corsets Date: 1915

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1934
Advert for a brassiere for sport activities. Kestos A women can concertrate on her game and win Date: 1934

Advert for Le Gant corsets
A gown, particularly a formal gown, was never more of a success than the corset worn beneath it. Perfect control with absolute is achieved by " Le Gant" Sold by Harvey Nichols. Date: 1937

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1932
Advert for Kestos corsets, a backless foundation for evening wear. 1932

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1935

Advert for Gossard corset
Gossard corset - a new diaphanous delight for the women who care... a slenderer, sleeker silhouette comes like magic atits tender tounch. Date: 1937

Advert for Kestos brassiere 1934
Advert for Kestos lingerie, to be worn under swimwear. 1934

Advertisement for ladies garter
Advertisement for Le Ruban Tube Bicolore, a garter in red and blue to keep ladies stockings up and show off their thighs -- quick, elegant and simple. 1924

Advert for Gossard underwear 1948

Anglo-Saxon Lady
An Anglo-Saxon lady of rank in full dress, wearing a double veil and perforated mantle, embroidered gown over her undergarment. Behind her is a hammock-like carriage. Date: 850

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"Evolution of Undergarments: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of undergarments with these vintage advertisements. From the glamorous J. Roussel underwear advert of 1949 to the delicate women's lingerie showcased in 1932, each piece tells a unique story. In 1906, William Whiteley introduced elegant straight fronted corsets that embraced both style and comfort. Meanwhile, Gorringes captivated women with their exquisite range of womens underwear in 1927, leaving them feeling confident and empowered. As fashion progressed, so did innovation. In 1939, Vita-Flex revolutionized undergarments with its three-way stretch fabric made from pure rubber interwoven with fine cotton backing. This new material offered unparalleled flexibility without compromising on quality. Kestos lingerie took center stage in 1939 as it combined elegance and functionality seamlessly. Its timeless designs captured the hearts of women across generations. Not forgetting men's needs, BVD presented their high-quality underwear for men in a striking advertisement from 1914 - proving that comfort is not exclusive to one gender. The London Corset Company left an indelible mark on fashion history with their avant-garde creations showcased in a captivating advert from 1910. Their innovative designs pushed boundaries while accentuating natural beauty. Royal Worcester corsets became synonymous with sophistication and grace when they graced the scene in an enchanting advertisement from 1909 - showcasing how they can enhance every woman's silhouette effortlessly. These adverts remind us that undergarments have always played a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-expression throughout history. Whether it was through enhancing curves or embracing freedom of movement, each era brought forth its own unique styles and innovations. So let us celebrate this journey through time as we appreciate how far we've come while cherishing those timeless pieces that continue to inspire modern-day fashion trends.