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Underwear to Everyday Wear

Underwear to Everyday Wear. Claire Blough, Jordan Piland, Eunice Hurh, May Lee. The 15th Century. The Chemise. The 15 th Century: Where it started. The chemise was worn under the deep v-neckline of the gowns. The 15 th Century: How and Why?. Wanted to mimic Gothic architecture

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Underwear to Everyday Wear

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  1. Underwear to Everyday Wear Claire Blough, Jordan Piland, Eunice Hurh, May Lee

  2. The 15th Century The Chemise

  3. The 15th Century: Where it started The chemise was worn under the deep v-neckline of the gowns

  4. 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

  5. The 15th Century: Who Wore it? Mainly upper class Kirtle was worn by the middle and lower classes

  6. The 15th Century: Garment Variations Design variations Embroidery Expensive fabrics

  7. The 15th Century: society and Sexual Meanings More emphasis on breasts Gothic art/architecture influenced fashion Black Death

  8. Modern Day Lingerie: corsets, and push up bras Underwear as outerwear

  9. Modern Day: Where it Started

  10. Modern Day: How and Why? Sexual freedom Shape and Pizazz Making the most out of outfits

  11. Madonna Modern Day: Who wore it? Cher Lady Gaga Modern Day: Who Wore it? Rhiana Beyonce Britney Spears

  12. Modern Day: Garment Variations Lace Prints Details Sequins Corsets

  13. Modern Day: Society and Sexual Meanings Sexual motivation Embraced sexual freedom Media has pushed for a more “sexy” image of women

  14. The Future Full coverage Comfortable Modest Classy Conservative

  15. Currently Used as... Public Display Casual street wear

  16. Why it evolved… • Moving from one extreme to the other • Can’t go any further without being extremely inappropriate • Worn for support and comfort

  17. Who WILL wear it? Every woman

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