Jersey (fashion)

The tricot ( French tricot , to tricoter ' to knit') is a tight-fitting garment made of highly elastic knitted fabric , typically with a tricot weave . A leotard often covers the whole body (apart from the head, hands and feet). Today mostly round.

Flesh colored leotards are worn when the wearer is supposed to appear naked. Therefore, jerseys (especially in the past) were worn by acrobats , voltigeurs , artists , gymnasts, dancers and actors. The Viennese dancer Maria Viganò , who first used it in 1793, is considered to be the inventor of the flesh-colored leotard in ballet . This made it possible to shorten the skirts and let the legs see while dancing, which caused a tremendous sensation. She was highly celebrated for the upheaval in ballet that it brought about.

In addition, jerseys were used as undergarments for the transparent muslin dresses in fashion à la grecque around 1800.