Why Women’s Underwear Often Has a Tiny Bow on the Front

Many people have noticed the small bow sewn onto the front of women’s underwear without ever wondering why it is there.

Today, it usually looks like a simple decorative detail, but its design may be connected to the way undergarments were made centuries ago.READ FULL ARTICLE

Before elastic waistbands became common, underwear was often secured with ribbons, fabric ties, or drawstrings.