Luckily enough, we are often shown glimpses of the undergarments and lingerie worn by the female characters on Mad Men. Will we ever forget Episode 5 from Season 1 when Betty and Don return home from a party, Don unzips her evening gown, and we get to see the strapless corselette and full length half slip she wears underneath?
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Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant does put the female cast of Mad Men in period appropriate undergarments. She has to for the clothing to fit correctly. Here is a look at underwear and lingerie from 1963.
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Color is the new big thing in undergarments. Vanity Fair introduced slips, bras, and girdles in Forget-Me-Not blue, a perfect choice for Betty.
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Prints make an appearance too. Vassarette made this French Gravure print set in pink, blue, or black with white. I can see Joan in this, can you?
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Peggy will stick with white.
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All of the characters will wear girdles and structured bras....
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...or one piece shapers.
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Stockings are a must. Pantyhose were not invented yet, and no woman would ever leave the house with bare legs.
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For evening, strapless coreselettes or long line bras with girdles or garter belts keep things in shape without baring an embarassing bra strap.
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Expect to continue to see lacy nylon nightgowns and peignoir sets.
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And perhaps a quilted housecoat or robe at breakfast.