Are bras over? With so many of us working from home in fancy loungewear or just going pantsless during isolation for COVID-19, typical clothing norms are changing. Like, sure, I love bras. But sitting here in my favorite silk robe, just the thought of putting on some of my most structured, lift-y, push-up-y bras is enough to make my skin crawl. I’m not the only one. There are dozens of […]
Disclaimer: These books were purchased by The Lingerie Addict for review. All opinions are my own. There are many reasons you might want to sew your own lingerie: to get the perfect fit, to create custom designs, or to build a more sustainable wardrobe. However, if you’ve never made your own undergarments before, it can be hard to know where to start. I’ve been sewing regularly for almost a decade, […]
Oftentimes, when I write an article on TLA, it’s less about pushing a product, and more about preserving a memory. I imagine that’s at least part of why the site isn’t as profitable as it could be. I’ve mentioned before how there just isn’t much available when it comes to lingerie archives, so if I want to remember a collection (or if I want it to be accessible to others […]
Hand embroidery is more than just stitching motifs on fabric. It can be a relaxing, meditative practice, perfect for calming anxiety when you have a bit of time on your hands. With COVID-19 keeping much of the world inside, many of us have a lot of time on our hands, and a lot of anxiety. Luckily, lingerie is the perfect canvas for this dainty embellishment technique, filled with tiny stitches […]
So I’m sitting here, drinking a glass of rose champagne (not the expensive stuff, you know, but nice enough that it feels like treat). And I’m thinking about old happy hours with my friends Sweets and Jeanna. I’m also thinking about how it’ll be weeks – if not months – before I can see them in-person again…despite us all living within a few miles of each other. There’s an odd […]
