girdles
Foundation garments worn
Girdles connects the idea of something that encircles.
A girdle is a belt or cord worn around the waist, or more commonly today, a tight-fitting undergarment that shapes the torso—the descendant of the corset.
In anatomy, the pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle are bone structures that encircle and support the limbs.
To girdle a tree is to cut a ring around its bark, killing it.
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
- shapewearCompression underclothes for contouring
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- foundation garmentSupportive undergarment shaping body
lingerie · intimates · slip · camisole · brassiere · longline · all-in-one · panty
Becoming thinner gradually
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- cinchingPulling tight to secure
- firmingBecoming less soft
tummy control · compression · hourglass · silhouette · midsection · flattening · streamlining · defining
Removing skeletal structure
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- staysRemains in place
- gartersLeg bands securing hosiery
suspenders · underwire · structure · foundation · framework · bandage · truss · postpartum
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- pin-upAttractive person's poster
retro · antique · old-fashioned · whale bone · lacing · heirloom · corseting · hourglass figure
corset
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
- shapewearCompression underclothes for contouring
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
foundation garment · lingerie · intimates · slip · camisole · brassiere · longline · all-in-one · panty · roll-on
slimming
Becoming thinner gradually
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- cinchingPulling tight to secure
firming · tummy control · compression · hourglass · silhouette · midsection · flattening · streamlining · defining · sculpting
boning
Removing skeletal structure
garters · suspenders · underwire · structure · foundation · framework · bandage · truss · postpartum
Victorian
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
- 1950sDecade after WWII
pin-up · retro · antique · old-fashioned · whale bone · lacing · heirloom · corseting · hourglass figure · Playtex
surround
Enclose on every side
encompass · enclose · wrap · circle · loop · gird · border · circumference · perimeter · zone
- Biblical Attirerobe, robes, tunic, tunics, cloak
- compression wearcompression socks, compression stockings, compression sleeves, compression shorts, compression leggings
- regaliacrown jewels, scepter, orb, ceremonial dress, imperial crown
girdlesloose clothing
Garments fitting loosely
boxer shorts · loungewear · muumuus · caftans · robes
girdlesbody acceptance
Comfort with one's physique
body positivity · body liberation · letting it all hang out · going natural
- pelvic girdleHip bone complex
- shoulder girdleBone ring supporting arms
- panty girdleShaping underwear with legs