foundation garment
Undergarment providing structure
A foundation garment is an undergarment designed to shape, support, or smooth the body beneath outer clothing.
The term encompasses corsets, girdles, brassieres, and similar garments that provide structure or control.
Though the phrase sounds somewhat dated, it persists in formal contexts and among manufacturers.
She was fitted for a foundation garment before her wedding dress alterations.
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
- girdleBody-shaping undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- compressionForcing into smaller space
spandex · sculpting · contouring · smoothing · seamless · slimming · boning · underwire
Stiffened skirt-supporting undergarments
- hoopskirtStiffened underskirt framework
- bustleEnergetic noisy activity
- pannierCarrier hung from sides
- farthingaleHooped petticoat framework
stays · whalebone · lacing · busk · victorian · structured · silhouette · cinched
Minor error or misstep
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- chemiseLoose sleeveless undergarment
- brassiereChest support undergarment
underbust · teddy · bodystocking · strapless · convertible · underwire · padding · lining
Forcing into smaller space
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- boningRemoving skeletal structure
- underwireCurved bra stiffener
- stabilizingMaking firm or constant
lifting · shaping · structured · elastic · firm · supportive · orthopedic · therapeutic
corset
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
- girdleBody-shaping undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
compression · spandex · sculpting · contouring · smoothing · seamless · slimming · boning · underwire · shaping
crinolines
Stiffened skirt-supporting undergarments
farthingale · stays · whalebone · lacing · busk · victorian · structured · silhouette · cinched
slip
Minor error or misstep
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- chemiseLoose sleeveless undergarment
brassiere · underbust · teddy · bodystocking · strapless · convertible · underwire · padding · lining · modesty
compression
Forcing into smaller space
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- boningRemoving skeletal structure
- underwireCurved bra stiffener
stabilizing · lifting · shaping · structured · elastic · firm · supportive · orthopedic · therapeutic · lumbar
foundation garmentouterwear
Protective top garments
outer garment · overcoat · overgarment · topcoat · jacket
foundation garmentloose clothing
Garments fitting loosely
muumuu · caftan · loungewear · sweatpants · pajamas
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