In fact did you know that underwear was first introduced in the 16th century in Italy? It was like a pair of long trousers which went all the way down to the ankles.
So as you can imagine, during the 1500's panty line as we know it was not the rage at all.
Standard wear for women in society from about 1300's to early 20th century was the corset.
Corset= closely fitting inner bodice stiffened with whalebone, metal or wood and fastened by lacing; worn chiefly by women to give shape and support to the figure. By the Victorian era every woman was wearing them...