Today this will seem strange.
In Soviet times, many things were in short supply. This was especially true for items of intimate women’s wardrobe. But the Soviet ladies did not get lost and tried to get the cherished thing at any cost.
So, the combination was very popular among women of that era. This silk lace chemise was a barrier between underwear and basic clothing. Many wore a combination on a naked body.
The fashion for this wardrobe item came from America. Suffice it to recall foreign movie hits of those times, where luxurious ladies flaunted in this piquant outfit in front of gentlemen. For example, the heroine Elizabeth Taylor in the film “Butterfield 8”.
But it was extremely difficult to get such an exclusive thing in the USSR. High-quality combinations were produced in Poland and Germany. If the lady managed to get this valuable copy, then she was incredibly proud of herself. A little later, such shirts became more affordable.
It is difficult for modern women to understand what the secret of combinations is, because this is actually a completely extra layer of clothing. It’s all about the banal desire to keep up with others. It’s just that the combination was one of the Soviet trends along with crystal dishes, carpets and walls.
