BR:2-09 The Revealing Story of Under wear

 I'm writing about The Revealing Story of Underwear. I know under wear then I wanted to know about Underwear's history.

Chapter 1 Why wear underwear?

 I'm writing about Chapter 1 impression. There's more to underwear than frilly lace. It can keep you warm...stop you from getting embarrassed. So, I didn’t know about centuries ago, people didn't wash that often. A long of underclothes kept their outer clothes slightly clearner-though it didn't always disguise the smell of their sweaty bodies blow. Also, underwear can also give a certain shape to clothes. It can help people get the figure they would like. Through history, fashions have changed from wide hips…to flat chests…to pointy breasts.

 Chapter 2 Early underwear

  I’m writing about Chapter 2. First, the story of underwear begins long ago, in the ancient lands of Egypt, Crete and Rome. It was scorching hot in Ancient Egypt. People didn’t need to wear many clothes and no one wore underwear. Even the Pharaoh, the most important man in Egypt, just wore a little skirt with nothing underneath. So, I didn’t know that. At the public baths in Rome, the dress code was wear nothing but elsewhere Romans were more shy about their bodies. Roman fighters wore a loincloth and the odd piece of armour, while mosaics show women exercising in the world’s first bikinis.

 Chapter 3 Knickers and pants.

 I’m writing about Chapter 3. First, Knickers started life in the Middle Ages but only for men. At first they were long, baggy shorts, known as braies or drawers. Men wore them under their tunics. Then my favorite parts 14～15 pages. Rich men owned several pairs of drawers, and they became fancier as expensive fabrics arrived from the East. We need a pair of drawers underneath, men decided, to keep out fancy drawers clean. They renamed the top layer breeches or hose and drawers officially became underwear. Women didn’t wear drawers at all. They simply wore floaty tunics called shifts under their dresses. A stroll in the park could be breezy, but going to the toilet was easy. Some ladies let their shifts peek out at the neck and sleeves. They even added embroidery to make a pretty frill. I want to wear pretty frill someday.

 Chapter 4 Stays and corsets

 I’m writing about Chapter 4. First, I know that corset because when I was high school student, I went to Osaka with my family. So, my cousin married. She wore corsets. Then in the 16^th century, the age of small waists and curvy hips began. To force their figures into this hourglass shape, women needed special underwear. I want to wear corset someday!

 Chapter 5 Petticoats and hoops

 I’m writing about Chapter 5. First, my favorite parts 44～45 pages. In the 1870s, everyone wanted a huge bottom. Crinolines were flattened at the front and sides and the new cage, just at the back, was named a bustle. Meanwhile, designers were finding extra uses for petticoats. Soft fabric, sewn on at the hem could act as duster, keeping the dress clean. And quilted petticoats, stuffed with feathers, were great in cold weather. During the 20^th century, cages and hoops disappeared completely, as women opted for a more natural around… and they’re particularly popular at wedding.

 Chapter 6 Brilliant bras

  I’m writing about Chapter 6. First, women uses bra every day. From then on, bras were big business. Hundreds of new designs flooded the market and today, women are spoilt for choice.

 Chapter 7 Knickers on the line

 I’m writing about Chapter 7. First, my favorite part is 60 pages. Elastic waistbands and straps are much simpler. Now there’s no need for whalebone or steel, since fabrics that contain elastic, such as Lycra, can do all the squeezing you need. And with more electric washing machines in homes since the 1960s, having clean underwear has never been so easy!

 Finally, I can understand underwear’s history. If you interested in fashion, I’ll recommend this book. Thank you for reading.

Katie Daynes (2006) The Revealing Story of Underwear Usbone: London

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