Rago Shapewear’s Lacette Corselette is one of the most popular items of lingerie in existence. Most everyone has seen this vintage-style, all-in-one girdle somewhere. I know it was one of the first pieces I lingerie I ever coveted, and while it’s ostensibly a piece of shapewear, I also think it looks pretty sweet as boudoir-friendly lingerie too. Oh, and did I mention it’s available in plus sizes? Because this item […]
A beautiful robe can truly be a treasured item in your lingerie wardrobe. The fluidity of silk… the transparency of lace or mesh… that wonderful enveloping feeling as you slip into the robe. It’s enough to inspire you out of bed in the morning. Like many items of lingerie, robes are both functional and decorative. They serve as both a shield against the elements and a sign of modesty when […]
Disclosure: Karolina Laskowska is a columnist for The Lingerie Addict. The last year has glittered, indeed, for Karolina Laskowska. In 2014 she graduated from De Montfort University’s prestigious Contour Fashion program, where she graduated with first class honors and was asked to present her collection at the university’s graduation catwalk. She has since been awarded ‘Best New Designer’ at the 2014 UK Lingerie Awards and the Press’ Best Brand Award […]
In “A Corset Family Tree, Abridged,” I defined the various common styles of corsets, both historic and modern. Another important ingredient to corset style is the overall silhouette shaping, primarily through the rib cage. It’s particularly important when corset shopping to know the silhouette you are targeting so you can identify the corsetieres who cater to that style. Conical Sometimes called “ice cream cone,” a conically shaped corset transitions from […]
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. Yeah… I’m not even going to apologize for choosing more sheer black mesh for this week’s Lingerie of the Week (and our first Lingerie of the Week since the start of the new year!). Because really, sheer black mesh is the best lingerie material, which means anything that gives you more of it (like say, a dramatic, floor-length robe) is, by default, also the […]
