pantalets

Frilly leg coverings

Pantalets are long underpants with ruffled or lace-trimmed legs, worn by women and girls in the 19th century.

They extended below the skirt hem, making the decorative cuffs visible at the ankle.

The garment reflected Victorian modesty while adding ornamental detail to the silhouette.

Also spelled pantalettes.

undergarment

bloomers

Baggy women's underpants

knickers · panties · slip · camisole · briefs · lingerie · underthings · unmentionables · smallclothes · underclothes

construction

lace

Open-weave ornamental fabric

  • rufflesPleated ornamental trim
  • flounceOrnamental gathered fabric strip
  • trimRemove unwanted edges

eyelet · embroidery · cotton · muslin · lawn · cambric · linen · ribbon · drawstring · elastic

Victorian

crinoline

Structural petticoat for volume

hosiery · stockings · garters · modesty · propriety · nineteenth-century · period dress · costume · historical · Edwardian

girlswear

children's clothing

dress · ankle-length · knee-length · leggings · schoolgirl · nursery · sailor suit

Opposites
historical era of garment

pantaletsjeans

Casual denim trousers

yoga pants · leggings · slacks · sweatpants · skinny jeans

modesty/concealment vs. exposure

pantaletsthong

Narrow fastening strip

G-string · bare legs · bikini bottoms · hot pants · short shorts

garment formality and ornamentation

pantaletsboxer shorts

Loose men's undergarments

long johns · work pants · cargo pants · dungarees · overalls

Family

pantalettes

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G