Have you ever bought erotic lingerie for various reasons?
To be frank, I've bought quite a few. Black stockings, white stockings, suspender belts—I've tried them all. However, as I kept buying, I started to wonder why the designs of those garter belts and corsets in erotic lingerie seemed so familiar. Upon investigation, I discovered that even the pursuit of the risqué has a traceable history.
Today, let's dive into the legitimate stories behind those erotic lingerie pieces together!
- BDSM's Love: Willingly Bound
On a certain website with a black and orange theme, one can often spot shiny leather bodysuits. In such scenes, these garments that perfectly showcase curves while providing a sense of restraint never fail to make one's heart race.
The way they forcefully mold the chest and cinch the waist tightly, doesn't it ring a bell? In reality, the ancestors of these garments were the tight corsets hidden beneath the extravagant gowns of noblewomen in the medieval world.
Despite undergoing modern modifications, these bodysuits, now serving as erotic lingerie, haven't forgotten their "binding" origins.
In the past, they were responsible for encasing women so tightly that they could only take small steps and might faint with the slightest excitement. Today, they satisfy people's desire for "restraint."
The predecessors of these styles of erotic lingerie were probably the hourglass-shaped corsets. These undergarments became popular in Europe and America in the 1830s, emphasizing a "waist under the chest." Wearing it would instantly grant you a slender waist. Unlike other corsets, it directly lifted the waistline to below the chest.
The flesh around the waist moved upwards and downwards, enhancing the bust and hips, creating an hourglass figure. However, in today's erotic lingerie, it's hard to find styles that achieve such effects. After all, this remarkable ability to reshape flesh relied on sturdy lacing and even metal support. Those lingerie pieces found on certain shopping websites that tear at the slightest pull wouldn't stand up to this task.
- French Romance and Aesthetics: Comfort in Erotic Lingerie
Throughout history, corsets evolved into various styles. Erotic lingerie derived from these branches naturally differs greatly.
Compared to the breath-restricting hourglass corsets, the invention of the basque lingerie by the French feels much more comfortable. These garments no longer solely aim for a tiny waist and ample bosom but rather support the chest to achieve an upright effect.
Moreover, they extend further downwards, covering the waist and reaching the hips. The lengthy hem no longer serves any practical function; it's merely decorative with transparent patterns.
Additionally, the basque is the type of lingerie we associate with garter belts and thigh-high stockings. This more comfortable and aesthetically emphasized basque has also become a significant inspiration for contemporary erotic lingerie.
III. Unisex Appeal: From Playful to Serious
Since garter belts were mentioned, let's delve into this "small yet versatile" accessory.
The initial garter belts emerged when socks were loose and prone to falling down. During the Elizabethan era, men not only wore garter belts but also favored them in various colors. A pair of garter belts not only securely held up socks but also conveniently stored small items.
Before the invention of elastic bands, garter belts were ubiquitous. People embroidered delicate lace on them, engraved their names, and even included famous quotes.
After the advent of elastic bands, socks could snugly stay on the calves without the need for garter belts. Consequently, their practicality faded, and other functionalities gradually emerged.
In the United States, garter belts became a traditional part of a bride's attire. They became a symbol that the groom would delicately (or verbally) remove during the wedding, then pass as a token to the guests.
Similarly, in the United States, girls attending proms would wear garter belts and later gift them as souvenirs to their favored gentlemen.
In the short story "Souvenir" by American author O. Henry, the female protagonist, while performing on Broadway, elegantly kicks her leg on a swing, tossing a yellow garter belt to the audience as a gift.
Although the commonly stated idea is that passing on a garter belt signifies passing on luck, some believe that removing a garter belt also implies the loss of virginity. After all, the fastening point of the garter belt has shifted from the lower leg to the upper middle thigh. Hence, garter belts carry some sexual connotations.
- Everyone Loves Black Stockings
Finally, the thrilling part—black stockings!
Stockings have evolved into modern nylon products, originating in the era of garter belts during the 16th century, beloved by men.
Although initially worn by men, they undoubtedly looked more enchanting on women's legs. They were sheer, transparent, smooth to the touch, wrapping around the delicate skin of women, shouting out: Sexy!
However, stockings also carried an essence of "not revealing." In formal business settings, stockings with slight coverage were an asset to reduce the excessive exposure, conveying a sense of modesty.
On one hand, they were a sexy adornment, while on the other, they carried a touch of dignity—a combination of coyness that says, "I hide half my face behind a lute." Who among us enthusiasts of sensual allure wouldn't appreciate that!
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