Underwear to Everyday Wear

Claire Blough, Jordan Piland, Eunice Hurh, May Lee

The 15th Century: Where it started

The chemise was worn under

the deep v-neckline of the gowns

The 15th Century: How and Why?

Wanted to mimic Gothic architecture

Deep V-Neckline

Chemise and bodice is form-fitting due to the tight gown

Mainly upper class

Kirtle was worn by the middle and lower classes

The 15th Century: Garment Variations

More emphasis on breasts

Gothic art/architecture influenced fashionBlack Death

Lingerie: corsets,

and push up bras

Underwear as

outerwear

Modern Day: Who wore it?

Rhiana Beyonce Britney Spears

Lady Gaga

Madonna

Cher

Sexual motivation

Embraced sexual freedom

Media has pushed for a more “sexy” image of women

• Moving from one extreme to the other

• Can’t go any further without being extremely inappropriate

• Worn for support and comfort

Why it evolved…