It’s been so long since I’ve worn “regular” clothes, I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to go back to the way things were before. In fact, as I’m writing this, I’m wearing an old sweatshirt from Oxford University (acquired during the Oxford Conference of Corsetry a few years back), and a pair of fleece-lined sweatpants. However, work meetings are picking up again as offices and businesses gradually return […]
Well here we are again friends, at the end of 2021. As with last year, many of us will be celebrating New Year’s Eve at home, or in very small gatherings. And if that happens to describe you, you can still dress up! The New Year is a festive occasion worth celebrating, even if you can’t attend a large party. You’ve made it to the end of the year, and […]
You’ve made it! To the end of 2021, which is just as much of an an accomplishment as making it to the end of 2022. So in celebration of the impending new year (and also the winter solstice!), I am delighted to present a brand new lingerie shopping guide for the season. While this is ostensibly a holiday wishlist, we all know lingerie is good anytime of year, and all […]
There are a million ways to wash lingerie, from the good (use an inexpensive lingerie wash!) to the not-so-good (please don’t wash your lingerie in vinegar!). But at the end of the day, there isn’t one right way to clean lingerie: it depends on the fiber and the fabric. Here are our favorite ways to safely clean five common types of lingerie fabrics. Satin The care of your satin lingerie […]
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 […]
