Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

Frau Buttonbox asked what women wore under those 1920's dresses in the winter -- and how they protected their dresses from sweat and body oils. I have some ads to share! Just for vocabulary, in the U.S., a one piece knit suit like this was called a "union suit" (proper name) or "long johns" (common…

1920s advertising

Panties knickers bloomers drawers step-ins

December, 2018

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Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

Forest Mills long underwear 1920s 1925

Vintage Photos for the Holidays

Karen Alexander, Vogue Magazine UK

Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

Late Victorian fashions