Basque is a term for an item of women's apparel, referring either to a long corset or jacket characterised by a close, contoured fit and extending past the waistline over the hips. Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... It has been suggested that folding clothes be merged into this article or section. ... An ordinary hourglass corset from around 1890. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Coat (clothing). ... The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment, which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the bust to below the hips. ...

The undergarment is similar to a Victorian-era corset, but with less compression of the ribs. The modern-day basque features lace-up or hook-and-eye fastening, as well as boning or vertical seams for structure and support. It usually, though not always, has brassiere cups, and is distinguished from the bustier by its length. It sometimes feature detachable garters, or suspenders^[1]. In American English, it is known as a "Merry Widow," Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Ascension to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian Era of Great Britain marked the height of the British industrial revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ... A brassiere (commonly referred to as a bra) is an article of clothing that covers and elevates the breasts. ... A bustier is an article of clothing for women, which is form-fitting and can either be worn as lingerie or as an outer garment. ... White wedding garter Garters are items of clothing worn around the thighs. ... Suspenders, braces and garters are clothing accessories. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

In Victorian outerwear, basque refers to a closely fitted jacket extending at the back past the waistline over the hips, to be worn over a bustle. The term Victorian fashion refers to fashion in clothing in the Victorian era, or the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Coat (clothing). ... The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment, which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the bust to below the hips. ... The ladys dress in this 1880s fashion plate is supported by a bustle. ...

In 20th C. and contemporary attire, the term basque is used to refer to an article of lingerie. As an undergarment it may be considered to have fetishistic associations. As outerwear, the basque has also entered mainstream fashion in the designs of Betsey Johnson and La Perla among others. Basque may also refer to details reminiscent of lingerie such as frilly lace and cutout, "peekaboo" designs. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Contemporary is an adjective which in its basic form merely means that two individuals, events or movements overlapped in time. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A fetish (from French fétiche; from Portuguese feitiço; from Latin facticius, artificial and facere, to make) is a natural object believed to have supernatural powers, or in particular a man-made object that has power over others. ... The term fashion usually applies to a prevailing mode of expression, but quite often applies to a personal mode of expression that may or may not adhere to prevailing ideals. ... Betsey Johnson Betsey Johnson (born August 10th, 1942 in Wethersfield, Connecticut). ... La perla (The pearl) is a 1945 production of the Cinema of Mexico. ... Lace appliqué and bow at the bust-line of a nightgown. ...

See also

• Corset

An ordinary hourglass corset from around 1890. ...

References

1. ^ Lingerie Definitions