This article is intended as a starting point. I am not a doctor and TLA is not a medical blog. This post is not intended in any way to replace a trained healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor if you think medical corsetry may be right for you. The relentless stream of anti-corset propaganda, which often takes place in the form of concern trolling, can be especially frustrating to me […]
We’re taking a break from using patterns and machines, in favor of hand sewing and rhinestones! In Pasties, Fringe and Rhinestones: DIY Burlesque-Inspired Lingerie you will not be using any specific patterns, but rather working with limited materials to create showgirl lingerie. The first gig I had working on costuming was for Philadelphia’s Cabaret Administration, which holds a special place in my heart. Not only did I learn a tremendous amount […]
Lingerie Fashion Week (or LingerieFW) kicked off on October 24th with a bang and a bunch of exciting new talent on display. Since its launch in February 2013, the lingerie event has been growing and attracting a wide range of visitors and exhibitors. This season continued the trend, with a variety of old and new designers showcasing their brands and making us eager to see what the Spring/Summer 2015 season […]
Perusing the racks at your favorite lingerie boutique, you admire a beautiful bra set carefully displayed on the mannequin. Yet when you check the tag…sticker shock! How can such a tiny piece of clothing cost so much? In part one of this series I talked about fabrics and trims, and in part two I discussed the actual creation and design of lingerie. In this final installment, let’s talk about those invisible costs you don’t […]
Corsets are inherently an attention-getting garment. First, there’s their rarity: you just don’t see a woman (or man) in a corset very often, especially not “real” corsets. They’re unusual, uncommon. Not only are they uncommon, but they create an instant and noticeable change to the wearer’s body, unlike many outlandish or eye-catching styles which may build upon or exaggerate the form but don’t change it. A corseted woman has dramatized […]
