Abstract: A multipanel foundation garment is disclosed in which each of the panels has a unidirectional line of stretch and has a shape selected such that the lines of stretch are in the direction of movement of the contacting body part. Such a foundation garment performs its normal function of confining stationary fatty parts of the body and further confines those parts during movement of the body. In a particular embodiment, a panty girdle is comprised of six panels. A front panel has the direction of stretch in the longitudinal direction with respect to the wearer and is surrounded by two elongate, side panels together forming an ogee frame and which have lines of stretch in the mutually opposing bias directions. Two back panels, connected to each other along their respective edges and connected along the other edges to the edges of the side panels have their respective lines of stretch in the transverse direction.

Abstract: An improved brassiere comprises a pair of breast pockets each having a first, three-section, front panel and a second, elastomeric, front panel, and a separate inner panel at least partially overlapping both front panels. The inner edge of the rear panel is connected to the center seam of the brassiere by an elastic strap, and the lower edge of the rear panel is detached and spaced from the lower edges of the front panels.