Historical Petticoats & Silhouettes

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Throughout history, dress has been shaped as much by what lies beneath as by the garments themselves. From the structured silhouettes of the Renaissance to the sweeping forms of the Rococo era, petticoats, panniers, and foundation layers were essential to achieving the proportions, movement, and presence that defined historical fashion.

At the foundation of these silhouettes lay carefully designed understructures created to support volume, balance, and architectural shape. Far more than simple undergarments, they determined how a gown moved, how a skirt draped, and how a complete ensemble was ultimately perceived.

Immortelle designs each petticoat and silhouette piece as an essential element of dress. Created to complement our corsetry, gowns, and historical garments, these foundations allow a silhouette to take its intended form—whether softly romantic, dramatically courtly, or somewhere in between.

Designed for versatility, comfort, and historical inspiration, these pieces may be worn beneath Immortelle creations or incorporated into wardrobes built from many makers and eras. In the Immortelle world, great dress begins with silhouette.

From petticoats and pocket hoops to panniers and shaping foundations, each piece is created to support the art of dressing one layer at a time.

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