This week, it’s a swimsuit extravaganza! I would apologize, but I can’t honestly say I’m sorry for sharing all the cool new things I’m finding with you. And earlier this year I’d said I wanted to do more swimwear, so… yay! I hope you’re enjoying our finds; there’s definitely more to come. Often, when people refer to vintage-inspired swimwear, they’re referring to a very particular point in fashion history — […]
Warning: Article below is NSFW. Let me be clear… the look above is not my favorite. Oh, it’s my definitely second favorite from NYC SexTrash’s upcoming ‘Sully’ collection, but the dreams I’m alluding to in the title for today’s blog post don’t refer to this piece. I do love it (overwires + corselette + lace + mesh = Oh yes!), but the item I really, really, really love is below. […]
I think the swimwear bug has (finally) bitten me. If you follow The Lingerie Addict on Facebook, then you probably recognize the above image; we shared it just last week to the TLA page from The Curvy Fashionista’s Facebook page. While I’m a huge fan personally of the whole vintage/pinup aesthetic, I also value a more modern approach to swimwear (yes, I love all the things)… and Monif C. has […]
As promised to a certain reader, here is a follow-up to last month’s All About Lacing: Part 1, which explained the hardware and materials of corset lacing. Today’s installment focuses on the back gap and its angles of pressure. The back gap, as an expression of fit, has a surprising amount of impact on the comfort of a corset. If you’re new to corsets, particularly high-end corsetry, you may not […]
I’ve been eyeing Elma Lingerie for weeks now. It started with their mesh and lace longline bra (which I like to visit on a weekly basis just to say hello) then progressed to their lace crop top with adjustable straps (because wow, the lines of this thing are amazing). And now, like the irretrievable lingerie junkie that I am, I want it all. And I mean all. I’ve been thinking […]
