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National Underwear Day Lists
National Underwear Day is celebrated annually on August 5. Here is a list of dates for the upcoming years:
- 2024: Monday, August 5
- 2025: Tuesday, August 5
- 2026: Wednesday, August 5
- 2027: Thursday, August 5
- 2028: Saturday, August 5
- 2029: Sunday, August 5
- 2030: Monday, August 5
- 2031: Tuesday, August 5
- 2032: Thursday, August 5
- 2033: Friday, August 5
All about National Underwear Day
Underwear is clothing worn beneath outer garments, directly next to the skin. It serves various functions, including hygiene, comfort, protection, and sometimes shaping or enhancing the appearance of the body. Underwear can also help protect outer clothing from sweat and bodily oils and provide an additional layer of warmth.
Common types of underwear include briefs, boxers, bras, undershirts and panties, with variations in style and materials.
History of Underwear
The history of underwear dates back thousands of years and has evolved dramatically over time:
- Ancient Times:
- In ancient Egypt, linen loincloths were common. Egyptian pharaohs are depicted wearing specialized linen garments for comfort and modesty.
- The Romans wore a type of loincloth known as a “subligaculum” under their tunics. Women sometimes wore “strophium” (a breast band), an early form of the bra.
- Middle Ages:
- By this time, men wore loose-fitting linen underpants called “braies,” which could be tied at the waist. Women’s undergarments were less distinct, often a simple chemise or shift.
- Renaissance to 18th Century:
- During the Renaissance, women began to wear corsets, which were tightly laced garments designed to shape the body. For men, undergarments continued to consist mainly of shirts and breeches.
- By the 18th century, men’s and women’s underwear became more complex, with layered garments like petticoats and chemises for women and long underwear or breeches for men.
- 19th Century:
- The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes with mass production making underwear more accessible. Women wore drawers, petticoats and stays (an early form of the corset).
- In 1893, the invention of the union suit, a one-piece undergarment, gained popularity, especially in colder climates.
- 20th Century to Modern Day:
- The early 20th century saw the decline of restrictive corsets and the rise of bras, girdles, and more comfortable undergarments.
- In the 1930s, boxer shorts and briefs became standard for men, and the bra was redesigned for improved comfort and fit.
- Post-WWII saw a shift towards form-fitting, colorful, and designer underwear, especially in the 1970s and 1980s, when underwear became a fashion statement. Brands like Calvin Klein transformed underwear ads, making them a part of pop culture.
The Origins of National Underwear Day
National Underwear Day was established in 2003 by Freshpair, a New York-based online retailer specializing in underwear and lingerie. The idea was to celebrate self-confidence, body positivity, and the role of underwear in daily life. Freshpair promoted the day through events, such as public gatherings in Times Square, where people proudly wore their underwear.
Since then, National Underwear Day has become an opportunity for people to embrace body positivity, and brands use it to promote new products, sales, and the latest trends in underwear fashion.
