Watch 1 Woman Try On Centuries' Worth of Men's Underwear

Think men's underwear is limited to just boxers or briefs? You've got a lot to learn. In a new video for The Scene, one woman takes us through history, from the loincloths of ancient times to the hipster trunks the dudes are sporting now.

While we consider ourselves fashion experts, we were blown away by how many forms exist. We learned details about 11 different types of undergarments, from the cuts and colors that distinguished them from one style to the next to the exclusive group of people who wore them. Read on to watch one lovely model take you through the basics, then scroll for an educational breakdown.

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Ancient Times, Loincloth

02

Middle Ages, Braies

03

18th Century, Underdrawers

04

19th Century, Union Suit

05

Late 1800s, Jockstrap

06

1920s, Boxer Shorts

07

1930s, Jockey Briefs

08

1950s, New Fabrics

09

1970s, Designer Briefs

10

1990s, Boxer Briefs

11

2015, Hipster Trunks

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