From stays, corsets, and bustles to designer bras and bustiers, foundations have shaped not only the history of fashion but also how we see ourselves. There are 1780s corset and jumps, 1870 bustles and corsets, and even a rhinestone bra with its sheer overshirt for viewing the underwear beneath. Guess the year- you will be amazed.

Enjoy a look at the design inspirations for today's bustiers, skirts, and shirts.

Featured Collections:

Karen Augusta Antique Lace & Fashion
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
American Costume Studies
Iowa State University
Fairfield Historical Society
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
University of Texas at Austin Theatre Collection
Commercial Pattern Archive
Kentucky Historical Society
Colorado State University
The Vincent Collection

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