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…

Stays & Corsets Introduction Overview

History of Stays 1740-1780

Royal Birth Rituals, From Audiences and Cravings To Birth Trays

18th Century Maternity

A Sartorial Statement: My Finished Maternity Stays

18th Century Stays – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How – American Duchess Blog

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

18th Century Maternity

18th Century Maternity

18th Century Stays – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How – American Duchess Blog

History of Stays 1740-1780

History of Stays 1740-1780