Eventually, drawers became commonplace, at least in some parts of Europe, during the late s and s. When the Regency era dawned and sheer muslin dresses became all the rage, women realized the need for some kind of undergarment beneath their petticoats and chemises, both for warmth and modesty.
Early drawers were simple: two separate legs that tied around the waist. Later, the legs were widened and gathered onto a yoke or waistband, creating a single garment. During the Victorian era, drawers were cut full in the hips, with legs that were either straight or gathered onto bands just below the knee.
For decoration, they might have rows of pintucks and lace, a bit of embroidery, or perhaps a short ruffle. Some had a yoke, to which the bulk of the drawers was gathered, while others used a narrow waistband. The waist fastened with drawstrings, buttons, or a combination of the two.
As the Edwardian era approached, drawers became shorter and fuller. In the s, some drawers were indistinguishable from petticoats, unless you pulled the fabric aside to find the separate legs. Until the early 20 th century, drawers were traditionally open through the crotch. The Victorians believed it was more hygienic to have fresh air circulating the nether regions.
You might think of this as shockingly immodest, but remember that drawers had plenty of fabric at the hips, as well as overlapping edges that kept things from showing. Plus, they were buried underneath at least two petticoats and a skirt. All thoughts of hygiene and propriety aside, the split crotch was a matter of necessity. Drawers were one of the first garments put on, with a corset laced snugly over them.
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