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Frillies.co.uk
Underwear, undergarments,
unmentionables, lingerie, intimate apparel,
knickers or frillies – call them what you will –
these tiny but incredibly enticing items of
clothing just about make the world go round, and
it seems we’ve been obsessed with them since
humans began walking the earth!
In their earliest incarnations,
frillies were actually very generic loincloths:
pieces of fabric passed between the legs and
tied around the hips in order to hide our most
private parts from view. These pieces of
fabric evolved into hoses or loose-fitting
trousers for men, and a shift (sometimes
referred to as a chemise or smock) for women.
Women’s undergarments continued
to advance – petticoats were introduced,
followed by the dreaded corset (earliest forms
were called stays). By the nineteenth
century, underwear technology had grown to
include pantaloons, crinolines and bustles – all
aimed at creating particular shapes under the
dress (curvy bell shaped waists or full-skirts).
Long-johns and jock-straps were also invented in
the nineteenth century and became popular for
support and warmth.
The twentieth century saw most of
the underwear inventions that we
 are
still familiar with today. Amongst them
were the introduction of the undershirt and
drawers, the camisole, bloomers, stockings,
garter belts, girdles, boxer shorts, panty-hose,
and of course the bra.
Of course, when most people think
about the slightly naughty, forbidden, tempting
idea of underwear or frillies, what they really
have in mind is women’s lingerie and
undergarments. Its little surprise why –
the industry for women’s underwear is big
business, with celebrities and fashion labels
alike making a fortune from a global obsession.
Models (Elle McPherson), singers (Kylie Minogue)
and countless other famous women have
contributed designs – some practical, some
comfortable, and some down-right kinky!
There are also frequent innovations that make
women’s underwear quite a complicated maze of
wire and straps – back- or front-fastening bras,
strapless bras, push-up bras, maternity bras,
minimizing bras, halter-neck bras, slimming or
supporting underwear, flesh-coloured underwear…
you name it, it’s been invented. Recently
the market has seen enhancing-underwear for men
become popular as well!
The other fantastic thing about
frillies is that there is such a huge variety of
designs – you can pick a brand that suits you
and treat yourself every now and then to a new
purchase. WonderBra, Playtex, Triumph, La
Senza, Allure, and Agent Provocateur – it’s not
hard to find quality underwear at any price. 
Whether you’re planning a special
occasion (a big night out, a Hen’s night, or
perhaps your honeymoon) or looking to buy a
present for that special someone, frillies are
definitely a must. Most people wear
them – it might as well be enjoyable and fun.
You never know who might see you in a state of
undress!
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