By: Pippa The Triumph Doreen bra was first launched in 1967, and the company claims it is the “world’s best selling bra.” It is a non-wired bra, yet Triumph says it offers exceptional support for larger breasts, giving lift and therefore reducing back pains and strains. It uses a split bottom cup to give better volume since the more pieces make up the cup, the easier it is to achieve […]
One of my favorite visual corsetry effects is fan-lacing. While it looks beautiful, with its perfect symmetry and matched columns of wraparound, criss-crossed lacing, it also has a very practical purpose. As fancy and complicated as it appears, fan lacing during its heyday was revolutionary for simplifying the process of getting dressed! A Very Short Explanation of Fan Lacing Many people are familiar with the basics of a corset, and […]
Jessica Stoya is a semi-retired adult performer and writer. Bylines include the New York Times, VICE, The Guardian, and Stoya is half of Slate’s How To Do It sex advice column. I’m a difficult fit when it comes to structured lingerie. I’ve got a wide rib cage, with muscle over top, and wide set breasts with wide bases but shallow projection. I’m a 36A, or even 36AA. Looking around, I’m […]
Disclosure: The Lingerie Addict purchased this item for the purposes of review. All opinions are my own. Here at The Lingerie Addict, we love a pair of fancy pajamas. Silk satin? Embroidered embellishments? A cheeky print? Yes, please! But feathers? Are feathers an appropriate pajama accoutrement? Just kidding. Of course they are! And when I first saw Sleeper’s feather-encrusted “Party Pajamas” in an Instagram ad, I was stoked. These were […]
Thirty years ago in America, you might have struggled to find a cute bra over a 40 band or above a D cup. Luckily, things have changed. Thanks to the accessibility of the internet and growing competition in the lingerie industry, bra-makers from budget to luxury are finally expanding their sizes. But how many bra sizes do these brands actually make? I took a deep dive and crafted a list […]
