Disclosure: I was sent this lingerie free of charge by Gooseberry Intimates. All opinions are my own. Gooseberry Intimates are a Bali-based independent brand, with an aesthetic that leans on the delicately lacey and softly unstructured side of the lingerie world. The brand first caught my eye last year after they were featured on TLA, and I adore their carefully considered use of sheer meshes and strategically laced lace scallops […]
Disclosure: The lingerie in this review was purchased with my own money and all opinions are my own. I received the stockings at a discount when I modeled for the designer. Lust Designs is unaffiliated with this review. I bought myself a pair of latex thigh-high stockings when I modeled for Lust Designs four years ago. The rest of the ensemble was a latex French maid outfit, if you were […]
Last week I introduced some basic concepts of corset fitting. While the lacing allows for a lot of flexibility in fitting a corset, of course, there’s much more to it. I’m going to continue the lesson, going into greater detail with things like bust fit and vertical measurements. General Bust Fit Unlike bras, corsets have no cup or band sizing, which can make them a lot more flexible for fitting […]
LGBTQ people often aren’t sure what to do about lingerie. When your gender or your presentation don’t match what’s widely available, it can be easy to get discouraged and not buy much at all, especially if you feel that businesses aren’t interested in selling to you. I’ve recently spoken to a few businesses who are hoping to expand their target market to include queer and trans customers, which is great! […]
A well-made corset has a very carefully balanced fit: to create a beautiful shape that is actually wearable by a human requires great attention to the distribution of ease and negative ease. The lacing and lacing gap allows for fine-tuning of the fit on an individual basis without requiring a fully bespoke corset. Much has been written about bra fit, but what defines fit for a corset? As a corsetmaker, […]
