Every once in awhile, I get a question from a reader who has pending breast surgery and is wondering where she can find the appropriate post-surgical undergarments. As someone with no medical expertise, I never feel comfortable giving anything resembling medical advice, but recently I ran across the Hospital Bra, and I thought it might be helpful to some of you or some of your friends and so I wanted […]
I’ve adored these Samantha Chang robes since the very first day I saw them. There’s something so opulent and indulgent about silk anyway. It’s the perfect fiber – warm in winter, cool in summer, soft, light, breathable. And the fact that the print on the robes is hand-painted makes them all the more luxurious. I firmly believe that if a label wants to charge luxury prices, then it should be […]
It’s not really a secret, but I buy a lot of my lingerie through the internet. Last year, I wrote an in-depth article on why I prefer to lingerie shop online, and in case you missed it, the three main takeaways can be summed up this way: I have a more consistent customer service experience online. I have a better selection of brands, styles, and sizes online. I have access […]
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.
