1. Pantalets:   This garment is what we would categorize as underwear.  The pantalets of the era were spit from front to back enabling a lady  to go to the necessary.  (Bathroom)
2. Chemise :    This is somewhat like a night gown.  They could be plain or decorative depending on the financial means of the lady.  The garment protects the corset from body oils and absorbs moisture.  They are usually large fitting and hemmed mid calf.
3. Socks and shoes:   These items should be put on prior to your corset.
4. Corset:    This should be a well made and correctly fitted.  A corset is comfortable as well as flattering to the figure.  A proper fitted corset will be 2 inches smaller than your actual bust size, 2-4 inches smaller than your waist and 2 inches smaller than your hips.
5. Privacy slip :   This is a under slip fastened at the waist and hemmed just above the ankle.  The garment was worn to protect  the lady from embarrassment in the event she was upheavals. (Remember, your pantalets are split!)
6. Hoop slip:    Another word for Crinoline.  A crinoline is the distinguishable under garment of the era giving the gowns their fullness without the need of many petticoats.  A hoop slip was fashioned typically from steel hoops.  Hoop slips should not be worn near or around open camp fires.
7. Over slip :   This slip was made very full and could be plain or very decorative.  It's function was to hide the hoop rounds in the hoop slip.  A properly attired lady would never have her hoop  rings showing through her gown.

Ladies, all these items are worn before putting on under sleeves and gowns!  The whole purpose was to protect the gowns from body oils and perspiration.  This manor of dress also kept the ladies cool in summer and warm in winter.