What are Pantaletty?

Pantalettes were in the 19th century longer underwear, which was worn by women and children. These underwear fell under the hem line of dress or trousers and were used to covering the bare leg. At a time when Pantaletta were in style, it was not socially acceptable to leave the knees or ankles visible. Underwear was originally made for a long time to cover the entire leg, but as the century proceeded, they were shortened just below the knee. They were made with ruffles or lace added to the bottom of the pants for a fantastic look, but were also made in ordinary styles. They were designed to be incorporated into overall clothing. For example, if the female dress does not cover the knee area, the pantlets were not only worn by covering the knee, but adding color and style spraying to the dress. Decorated with fantastic ribbons, which often corresponded to the color of the dress, these underwear should be seen. Little boys also wore pants unless their pants covered their knees.

The materials used to produce pantalets varied depending on who they were made for. Women's underwear was usually made using silk or laundry. Younger girls were seen in lingerie or cotton and boys' pants were made either of cotton, laundry or the same material as the rest of the file. Most of these lower rights were made using white material, but sometimes they were seen in different colors.

In the 20th century, pantalets could still be seen in America and Europe. During this time, many other variations were created. The underwear was greatly shortened and was as high as the inner thigh. White canvas or silk peaks were added to the lower pantalets for complete underwear. The buttons or cords were also added for comfort.

Young boys in the mid -19th century wore clothes until they reached about 12 years. Kilts also became fashionable in this period, so underwear was needed. They came inThe same styles for young boys and girls and it was up to her mother to choose the one who was acceptable. Even today these decorative types of underwear can still be found and purchased.