Undergarments

Often referred to as a corset for the hips, this girdle will do an excellent job of redistributing weight if the wearer does not have the desired slender form of the 1920s. The s-curve corset has faded out, however some women still participate in corsetry in this decade. If a woman desired an even more uniform figure, she would probably buy a corselette, which is a longer girdle that covers the bust to the hips or upper thighs. These two garments would create the columnar flapper figure that was heavily sought after at this time.

The suspender clips on the bottom of the garment can be attached to stockings to keep them from rolling or slipping down.

This garment likely would have been seen in a Sears catalog. It is now being sold through a vintage store on Etsy. 

This silk bra looks quite similar to something we would see in stores today. This undergarment became more popular in the 1920s, and was mass-produced at a larger scale in the 1930s. Interestingly enough, the decline in corset production was tied to the metal shortage that came with World War I. Women were encouraged to support the war effort by turning to undergarments that required less metal for fabrication. 

For flappers who wanted to achieve a boyish shape with a slim, straight figure- sometimes a bra would be used to flatten out the chest.

The original bra is advertised on a vintage website.

The chemise of the 20th century- this silk slip is used for a similar purpose as its Victorian counterpart.  It protects outer garments from sweat and body oils. Additionally, because the layers of clothing that women wore drastically decreased at the turn of the century, it was especially important to have a garment underneath to prevent clothes from clinging too close to the body. 

Most slips were made from a pastel or white breathable fabric. They were embellished with lace and embroidery. Just like Victorian chemises and corsets, manufacturers put just as much effort into making undergarments look attractive to female consumers.

The original garment was sold through a vintage website.