Late 18th Century Gestational Stays

I finally did it! I finished my pregnancy stays- just 6 months late! I was interested in this project because not many people have talked about their maternity experiences while being in period costume. Also, because I've not seen this particular style of stays reproduced. So onto the deets! Fabric: Medium Weight Linen (Yellow scraps…

History of Stays 1740-1780

Emily's Vintage Visions: The Green Silk Sacque Green silk, 18th century gown, Victorian dress gown

Colonial Williamsburg Lady of the Wilderness

Nationalclothing on X: Maternity corsets in the 18th century. Did pregnant women really wear corsets? #maternitycorset #corset #maternitybra #stays #maternitystays #maternityclothes #pregnancycorset #nationalclothing

Woman's Stays

Undergarments Lady of the Wilderness

Colonial Williamsburg Lady of the Wilderness

History of corsets - Wikipedia

A Sartorial Statement: 18th Century Maternity Plans

Corset, Unknown

In hand-making 400-year-old corset designs, I was able to really understand how they impacted women - ABC News

Romantic History: Maternity Stays

I made 18th Century Maternity Stays (and they are VERY comfortable

Before Babies 'n Bellies, what did pregnant women wear? - Sandra