Today’s guest post is by Catherine Clavering of Kiss Me Deadly. For more on stats and bra fit (and why you can’t trust every press release you read), check out one of her earlier articles for TLA: “Bra Fit Science: Why Sampling Methods Matter for Lingerie Research.” Stand back everyone, we’re about to commit MATHS (Or MATH, if you’re in the USA). I know this is a lingerie blog and […]
It’s no secret that I am a lover and collector of vintage lingerie, particularly 1920s and 1930s lingerie. The lingerie that has survived from this time period is among the most interesting and beautiful in my collection. This era was one of handmade delicate trims, rare laces and beautiful silks that are impossible to find today. As with anything else, people collect vintage lingerie for different reasons. Some of us like […]
Recently, the company Homme Mystere has risen to prominence by marketing feminine-styled lingerie to men, with articles declaring the company is “challenging some of our most entrenched gender stereotypes.” That sentence bothered me, because even before Homme Mystere, I saw lingerie companies catering to crossdressing men – specialty sites as well as sections on women’s lingerie sites. The idea of “lingerie for men” gets so much play, I’m starting to […]
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 […]
Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a trained healthcare professional. Today’s guest post is by Catherine Clavering of Kiss Me Deadly. A trained psychologist, Catherine started Kiss Me Deadly after becoming disabled in 2007 and has been annoying and amusing on the internet ever since (depending on your perspective). She likes stats, shapewear, and arguing. Want to read more by […]
