I grew uo in the 40's and, as you say, women cavorted around in a bra, girdle or garter belt, full fashioned stockings, and a slip. Their dress was ALWAYS the last thing to go on so they didn't wrinkle it. Loved checking out their girdle or garter belt to see if they had panties on with them or if they were 'Commando'.
fkn hott. these or course are the kinds of undergarments women wore when i was young, and sometimes i'd see female relatives dressed only in bra and girdle and hose or even with a slip over as they were getting dressed as i was just a little boy. also the first kind of women's clothes that i tried on out of mom's hamper and my fondness of women's undies continunes to this day.