Types of underwear have been evolving for long, long decades. Many of them, by the way, have also promoted women's fashion icons. The history itself dates back to the Middle Ages, when the loincloth was used. However, quite a lot of time has passed since then. Today, men and women wear completely different underwear, which we will introduce you to in more detail in the following lines.
Types of underwear for the upper part
If we are talking about upper body related underwear, bras definitely have to be mentioned. In addition to these, of course, you can also wear other types of laundry. A typical example is a tank top. Its alternative is the tank top. This is also tight-fitting, but has no sleeves, so it is suitable for summer.
Type of underwear | Information |
Shirt | Loose underwear with straps |
Overal | Underwear with sleeves and trousers |
Body | Tight-fitting underwear for women |
Combines | The combination of petticoat and chemise |
The types of underwear can of course include those that cover the lowest part of the human body. In this case we can mention classic socks, women's tights or higher socks covering the calves.
Underwear for the lower body
The most famous types of underwear certainly include women's panties and others. The dressing of the lower part or legs is related to the corset, garters and petticoats. The latter takes the form of loose underwear resembling a skirt. Women's underwear is very often associated with stockings, which are closed at the bottom and without holes. This category of underwear also includes gaiters.
Underwear for men
We should not forget about men's underwear either. There are also several different types of underwear. The best known and most popular are probably the tight-fitting briefs without any legs. The opposite of this is the boxer brief. If men prefer looser underwear, shorts are clearly the leader. This type of underwear is primarily designed for the buttocks area.
For men's underwear there is also an alternative in the form of gaiters and tights. These are the underpants often referred to as the Jäger underwear or jégrovky. They are characterized by a tight fitting seat and long legs.