Study this view carefully. Do you notice any tell-tale undergarment lines?
Somehow the comments on a recent post began to delve into the subject of men’s undies and what versions Mr. A favors, and then ventured into commando versus boxers vs. briefs and well–I think everyone was just giggling like a gaggle of schoolgirls by then.
The subject of just what our dear henchman, the glorious Sir Guy, wears under those rather form-fitting (and what a form!) leathers of his also arose. We certainly wish for our favorite baddie-but-not-really to have freedom of movement and be as comfortable as possible as he slinks through the castle corridors, rides his mighty steed and races (alas, in vain) to capture that deemed elusive Hood from the Vale.
We did actually get a glimpse of Sir Guy’s undies in the second season in that very memorable scene when Marian visits Sir Guy and discovers him trying on his shiny new armor in the candlelight.
In medieval times, men did wear braies as undergarments. Occasionally the show did get some historical details right.
Let’s take another look at them, shall we?
I am trying to study the braies themself but find my attention keeps straying to the sculpted abdominals, the perky chesticles, the buff biceps . . . what was I saying?
I’d better dress the man again.
Hmmmm. Not sure that helped. OK, back to Sir Guy trying on his armor. Let’s do a GIF this time, shall we? Click on Sir Guy!
Hmmm. Let’s try dressing him again. In a GIF. Click on that slinky figure in black.
OK, I think we need a frontal view GIF, too–for thorough research.
Let’s see, where was I? . . . oh, yes. Guy. Leathers. Underwear. What fabric? Something really soft . . . wouldn’t want to chafe anything. And yet–supportive, too. Wouldn’t want any harm to come to the Gisborne jewels. Don’t suppose they had Ye Olde Henchman Jocke Straps back in the day.
He doesn’t appear to be wearing one here . . .
What was I talking about again?
I need some sleep. And good dreams . . .
Oh, yeah. Happy Guyday Friday!!
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I’ve had to go back and read that post about men’s underwear. Good lord, how the heck did I miss that?!!! Thank you Angie et al for the wonderful laugh I’ve had.
As for Guy’s underwear, I’m afraid I’m going to have to do a lot more studying before I can come to any conclusion. 😉
Yeah, we had quite a time of it! LOL Never did I imagine quite that level of participation. 😉 It was fun, though. I am admittedly tired tonight (trying to get back into a routine of sleeping at least part of the night with no napping if I can manage) and between shamelessly ogling Sir Guy and trying to write coherently with a fuzzy brain, well–I didn’t make a great deal of progress with the topic at hand, really. You’ll have to let me know the results of your own studies. 😉
I missed the post about men’s underwear too but if that post is as funny as this one I will lie under my desk after reading it 😆
It’s the Sweet Sexy Man in Black Leather post. There’s about 100 comments and that’s where it gets crazy, not the post itself. Read and enjoy!! 😉
100 comments???? 😆
Well black leather is always able to make women crazy 😉
So it would seem LOL
Happy Guyday Friday, and thanks for the additional research material. Actual 12th century braies were usually linen because cotton was rare and expensive. I have seen a photograph of 14th century hose and the belt to which they were tied, but I suspect that like modern underwear, braies did not last very long, even if they were made of good linen. RH is so full of anachronisms, though, I would imagine that they took advantage of modern fibers and made Guy’s braies (in the firelight scene) of 98% cotton / 2% Lycra to get them to be snug yet comfortable and not fall down. In other scenes, I suspect modern CKs or equivalent stood in for braies. (Some actors wear pantihose for horseback scenes.) Even with powder, bare flesh next to leather isn’t comfortable. As pointed out very humourously by one fanfic writer, going commando under leather can cause a sweat rash.
Heaven forbid RA should get a sweat rash! *shudders* Thank you for the info, Leigh!
I know, I can’t stand to think of the poor baby with a nasty, itchy old rash. Although I would be happy to put some soothing lotion on for him . . . 😉
I knew cotton was rarely used so I was assuming linen as well. Pretty sure RH did take advantage of modern fibers–I’d swear some of Marian’s costumes were some sort of polyester/spandex blend. 😉
So WHAT was he wearing under those leather trousers?? I couldn’t detect any VPL?
The mid-thigh CKs I mentioned would not leave a VPL and would protect the inner thighs from a friction rash common when horsebackriding in hot weather.
Sounds good to me!!! 😀
As you will see, this has been chosen as the answer to the quandary. Sir Guy discusses in next post. 😉
I’m sticking to my original theory – GuYfronts.
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OMG you guys just made me laugh out loud at work!!!!
Now everyone’s gonna wonder what’s so funny . . . 😉
Happy Guy Friday to everyone. Have a nice week-end. 🙂
Great gif Angie, I love them. 🙂
Thanks, April, Happy Guyday Friday to you, too!! 😀
hahaha!…maybe some kind of diaper?..like sumo wrestlers?
Happy Guyday Friday to everyone :* Thanks Angie 🙂 😀
Actually that is a somewhat later development. In the 14th century, a belt to which the hose were tied also allowed the wearer to fix the end of a diaper-like piece to the back of the belt, pass the fabric between his legs, settle his tackle into the resulting sling, and then tuck the front end over the belt in front. It was pretty quick and convenient. Women used a similar arrangement for their “rags”. In Italy, in the 15th century, they joined the hose and extended them to the waist, leaving a tied flap in front. In northern Europe, the diaper-like thing became a codpiece, which persisted even after “slops” [the blousy shorts of Shakespeare’s day] became fashionable.
🙂 Thank you very much for an enlightenment ,Leigh :*
You’re welcome, Joanna. You would be surprised at how little info there is on 12th century undergarments. In the process of doing reasearch for a novel, I had quite a hunt and came up with a lot of material that was close, but very little that was what I needed.
I have some books on history of undergarments, but much more provided about ladies than men’s.
Richard in a codpiece–I could live with that.
Happy Guyday Friday, Joanna, my Polish princess. 😀
Crikey Angie that was priceless!! Although our forecast snow has just started and the wind is bitterly cold. I have suddenly gone very warm phew!!! Happy Guyday everyone and thanks Angie
Wishing you warmth of the most pleasant kind. Here, it is beastly cold, but not enough to snow. Just freezing rain, making the river rise.
Hope that river doesn’t rise too much, Leigh.
Glad I could warm a cold winter’s day up for you. 😉
Um….Uh…Oh…I’m having trouble not drooling over the gifs.
You have my permission to drool away. 😉