Madonna took structured underwear

out of the closet for her 1984 "Like a Virgin" Album, but has been joined by an ever growing number performers who are all doing their part in replacing old stigma's with assertive independance and feminity.

Since then, longlines and girdles have made a return during the 1990's and are worn by all ages under slacks, jeans, dresses and skirts to smooth out their lines but also to avoid the ugly panty lines.