About This Garment
The shape of the garment is created partly by the shape of the body inside, but the body itself malleable and can be shaped with undergarments. In our current era of minimal body shaping it is important to remember that throughout most of history women have worn undergarments that create the distinctive shape of each era. The fully rounded bust and smooth hips and thighs created by this garment are typical of the 1960’s when this ‘merry widow’ was worn.