Although it’s impossible to say when the history of lingerie started,the first records come to us from ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.Clothing was a status symbol for ancient Egyptians.Higher ranking women would wear narrow tunics as undergarments that started below the chest extended to the ankles and were supported by a crosswise shoulder strap.
Lingerie has come a long way over the years with many changes.Although there is much dispute on when the word lingerie first became commonly used in public it appears around the turn of the 20th century is a safe bet.