Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Lingerie from the 1920s was known for its loose, easy, carefree spirit. I’d even venture to call a lot of it “sporty,” especially considering what came before and after. This post isn’t about going for vintage reproductions of twenties-style lingerie. Rather, to me these pieces invoke the emphasis on lace, effortless silhouettes, straightforward wear, and luxe materials that was so typical of 1920s underpinnings. […]
As you’ve probably noticed, fashion mags have been obsessed with all things Great Gatsby for the last weeks. Honestly, I seriously considered not doing a 1920s-themed post at all (oversaturation and all that), but then I started looking through a few vintage lingerie archives and what I saw completely changed my mind.
Let me start this post with two disclaimers: 1) I love corsets. 2) A good fit is absolutely key in a corset. But I don’t think that fully custom is the only way to achieve a good fit in a corset. (Bonus disclaimer: I’m not talking about the kind of ready-to-wear corset that is sweatshop mass-produced with no shape and/or flimsy plastic bones, etc. As far as I’m concerned, those […]
When it comes to my knickers, comfort is queen. I don’t want a whole lot of ruffles and frills and straps and cutouts on panties because all I see when I look at that kind of decoration is a bunch of fabric binding, constricting, and otherwise discomfiting my body. But despite my anti-fancy knickers stance, I think I’m willing to make an exception for Mademoiselle Jean. The founder of Mademoiselle […]
Fred & Ginger is a luxury lingerie label out of the UK known for using French silks, Chantilly laces, and couture finishing techniques. Preview their A/W 2013 “Tropical Paradise” range and their January 2014 Bridal “White Russian” line here!
