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Similarly, during the Middle Ages, Celts and Germanic tribespeople wore baggy undershorts called braies.

Now they are allowed to wear dark-colored undershorts.

Women and girls can now wear mid- or dark-coloured undershorts, provided they are no longer than their skirt.

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year.

The new rules state that women can now “wear solid, mid/dark-colored undershorts provided they are no longer than their shorts or skirt.”