I’ve said quite a bit about corsets over the three and a half years (!!) that I’ve been writing for The Lingerie Addict, but it recently occurred to me that I’ve never written a simple introduction to the world of corsets. Whether you’re here because you’re thinking of buying a first corset (maybe for waist training) or perhaps wandered in because you might be looking to get one for a […]
Some images in this post are NSWF. Toru and Noako is a new Chilean brand that launched earlier this year. Since then we’ve been smitten with their strappy bralettes and wrap around bras that are reminiscent of the famous Kestos bralette of the 1930s. There is definitely a vintage vibe in this small, handmade label, though the silhouettes have been modernized to feel entirely new and fresh. Toru and Noako’s […]
All items for this review were purchased by me. All thoughts and opinions are naturally, my own. I’ve been eyeing the retro offerings from luxury loungewear designer Betty Blue’s Loungerie forever, but they’re a little out of my price range. However, when the classic peach satin range went on sale, I went a little crazy and picked up both this pajama set as well as the 1940’s inspired robe. I’m […]
Sophie Hines is a brand new Etsy find. Her soft bras and crop tops are an intriguing play of opposites – strong lines paired with plush fabrics, unfussy femininity paired with tomboy appeal, and effortless comfort paired with on-trend details. These structural, strappy bralettes are unique from others on the market in their use of wide elastic strapping that reads equal parts utilitarian and fashion forward. The collection as a […]
There seems to be a common misconception that women who wear corsets must “hate themselves” or “hate their bodies.” This is patently untrue and leads to endless concern trolling from those who think they know from vague hearsay more than those who have actually researched, invested in, and chosen to wear these unusual garments. Never mind that if someone really does hate their body, shaming them about it is probably […]
