Creme Floral Satin Underbust Corset

Because now is the time to start ordering your corsets for holiday...

Marlo Marquise (more photos of her at my other blog) wearing Creme Floral Satin Underbust Corset.


I wish I knew where Marlo got her grey gartered-chemise...

Photo by Candy Lust.

Give Me 50 Lashes!

This vintage Vanity Fair half slip is less "illusion lace" to me because the wonderful black lace shifts as it sits over it's silky aqua blue nylon, not exactly providing the illusion of skin... But that doesn't make the slip any less wonderful; I'm just being particular about the use of the term. For being so particular, I deserve at least fifty lashes -- probably more. So how about I get a slip like this and suffer all it's eye lash lace? *wink*

What A Difference An "A" Makes

My Dearest David sent me this screenshot of what appears to be a perfumed bra for cajones.



While I'm all for perfuming men's sweaty parts, a search for the item shows that it's not what the Spanish illiterate might think *wink*

Elcorteingles.es has a new image for the sujetador perfumado, which makes it more clear that this is not a real bra or even an undergarment; it's a sachet of sorts. And the text, "Pequeño sujetador perfumado con fragancia de coco, para aromatizar tus armarios y cajones. Disponible en varios colores" translates to, "Small pinch scented with coconut fragrance, flavoring your closets and drawers. Available in various colors."

So cajones is not the same is cojones, capiche?

Treat Yourself

Elle Macpherson Intimates' Operetta Thong -- Shop Bop's got it on sale for just $7.20. That's what, the cost of two bags of Halloween candy? (Sale found via Shop It To Me's Sale Mail alert.)

Because Dress-Up Play Isn't Only For Halloween...

Get a little Ruffle Lace Mini Petticoat for whatever role play and roll in the hay you'd like *wink*

Oh, Gidget...

If you dream in retro surf films, snuggle-up in this retro pink nylon robe and wait for the return of warm weather.

Looks Like Vintage, But It's Not! (So That Means Size Options!)

Hubba! Just look at this new Beaded Lace Slip with lots of vintage details!


And ladies, this gorgeous slip is available in sizes 32-38 in B/C and D/DD cups!

Made by Secrets In Lace this slip zippers down the back. (Yes, it zips "up" too -- but it's more fun to think of the unzipping, isn't it?)

More Than A Girdle, It's An Invitation

Oh sure, this sweet soft pink stretch lace girdle looks innocent with its delicate lace ruffle & baby blue satin bow ... But did you notice how the hemline rises a bit in the front? Scandalous! *wink*

Let's Go Mod For Polka Dots!

It's easy to do with the Cameo Polka-Demi Brassiere and Cameo Shaping Garter Belt.

Hooked-On Hookons?

Antique advertising brochure from I B Kleinert Rubber Co. New York USA; this is just two of the pages, featuring the Hookon Corset Supporters and Hookon Hose Supporters.

Oh, Drama Queen...

Look at this incredible vintage black silk dressing gown with a huge, dramatic velvet flower! (I just which full-length photo were better so I could stare at it longer.)

Hey, It's Not A Lingerie Blog, It's An Anatomical Supports Bra

Vintage Camp Anatomical Supports store display mannequin from the early 1940s, complete with her "anatomical supports" i.e. bra and corset girdle.



The seller says:

From S.H. Camp & Company, Jackson, Michigan, she is made of resin and is 24" tall. The detail work on the garments are amazing - down to the last lace, grommet, hook, and strap. Camp made undergarments for posture improvement, post-surgical support, and orthopedic aid, all with a decidedly feminine touch. During WWII, Camp's advertising campaign centered around providing the scientific means with which to help women work longer and with greater ease in war production.

Be-Witching In Black

Very-sheer rayon chiffon vintage nightgown by Lingerie by Blanche -- with loads of lace to accentuate your figure. Lacy shoulder straps, lace trim encircling the breasts, the bare midriff, the 15 inch long slit, and at the hem.

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Barbie's Perfect Plastic Ass

What do these panties have to do with Barbie's perfect plastic ass? Find out!

Vintage Personal Pinup Photos

Vintage snapshots of babes in lingerie -- weeee!

These Flowers Won't Wilt

The pretty floral pattern on this pink & black vintage long line bullet bra shall always remain perky -- as will your breasts when you wear it!

What Do You Wear Under Your Poodle Skirt?

Why vintage sheer red chiffon panties with a black poodle applique, of course! Note that the pert poodle has lots of rhinestone accents too!

Getting Your Kicks Out Of A Sheer White Net Lace Flapper Dress

LaMeowVintage is selling a lovely antique white net lace dress with gorgeous floral lace detailing, embroidered bodice, drop waist, & an attached jacket; the kicker? Modeling it with opaque black hosiery -- and sans bra. *wink*

High-Five Friday: Twolia Edition

Hey, hey, hey, it's High-Five Friday -- a complete Twolia edition!

1) I'm so jealous of Jaynie's post, 9 Lingerie Reasons To Get Thee A Little Black Dress! Why didn't I write that?!

2) You know I love aprons! (Great list of apron linkage!)

3) Hip-Hip Hooray -- good news on plus sizing!

4) Need some help with your love life, friendships, or with family? Relationship Underarm Stick to the rescue! Read her 13 Dating & Relationship Tips You (Should Have) Learned From Your Friendships In Junior High.

5) Ladies, and gentlemen, of a certain age enjoy the honest response to the horror that is a remake of Thelma & Louise. (I can't believe they'd dare to touch that classic!)

Sears Catalog Lingerie Pages, 1934

A few select pages from the 1934 Sears Catalog.

Brigitte Bardot's Lingerie Twirl

Baby, It's Getting Colder Outside...

Personally, I dislike winter. The weather is nasty-cold and that white stuff should just stay on greeting cards. But...

There is something I do like about the change of the seasons. And there's a butt in my but -- because cooler weather means darker colors and heavier fabrics which are, like the big bad wolf says, the better to cover my pretty panties, m'dear.

Black panties, red panties, blue panties... too dark for most warm weather colors.



Panties with appliques, contrasting lace, ruffles, patterns and stripes... things light-weight fabrics give away.



Panties too sheer to modestly wear beneath summer white!


Yes, thinking about all the vintage panties I couldn't wear with shorts & other summer fashions, I am ready to make peace with autumn and the impending winter...

And when it snows, hubby must do all the snow removal; when it's too cold, he must run all the errands. I'll make it up to him by letting him see, feel and remove my pretty panties. *wink*

(Oh, of course the same is true for bras, slips and other lingerie too... Maybe I'll make future posts about them too?)

Vintage Personalized G-String Panties Ad

Why Hide The Applique?

Vintage half slips worthy of being skirts -- just wear another slip beneath them! (And add a top, of course!)

This vintage red nylon half slip has a contrasting orange satin applique surrounded by soutache scrolling stitches above the matching red lace hem. (I'm thinking an orange satin tunic, blouse or jacket!)



This long floor-length vintage white nylon half slip has appliqued pink butterflies and scalloped pink trim (looks like embroidery?) at the hem and a slit to the knee on the right side. (Pair it with a pretty pink angora sweater or a pink cardigan sweater set!)

Praise for Vintage Van Raalte -- And Slip Of A Girl

Lingerie lover and loyal blog reader Richard emailed me such a lovely email, I just had to share it with you:

Thought you would enjoy this old ad for Van Raalte.... those were the days!

Oh and by the way, you continue to make my heart pound whenever you talk about your love of big nylon panties and layers of silky nylon panties, slips, and nighties. Thank you!

- Richard

To which I responded:

Thanks, Richard -- for the image and the kind words. *soft smile* Some days, with the "business" of blogging (spam & stuff), I do so appreciate hearing from fans who have no agendas (other than perhaps seeing/reading more! lol)

Do you mind terribly if I share what you wrote when I post the ad?

And do you know what he said?

Dear Slip,

I would be honored if you posted what I wrote :-)

And seriously, your husband is the luckiest man on earth. (You can post that too, or at the very least let him know!).

- Richard

Readers like Richard make me feel so good! Thank you!

Hubby, however, notes that such comments pack the pounds onto my head, making me quite smug and full of myeself. ...Not that he really minds a good game of hard-to-get *wink*

Pant-ing For Panties With Vintage Style?

Look no further! Sweet*Cherry*Pop's got some pretty panties with plenty of vintage style... I'm in love with the sheer chiffon turquoise full cut panties with loads of black lace and the hot-hot pink panty girdles with garters. (And quite a number of them are in large sizes!)

Behind The Scenes

An image from Skin Deep: Inside the World of Black Fashion Models (by Barbara Summers) and posted at the b.vikki vintage blog, which features vintage advertising campaigns & fashion editorials from Black/African-American publications in the 1950s & 1960s!



PS My thanks to Jaynie of Here's Looking Like You, Kid for alerting me to this blog!

Squeeze, Please!

This was emailed to me by Brad -- who thought I'd be "unable to resist a lingerie clad bottom given a squeeze" (boy, was he was right!) If you know who should be credited, let me know and I will give them the proper credit!

Peignoir Dance Dreams

Renée Zellweger in Down With Love.

Illusion Lace Femme Fatale Fashions

Regular readers at this lingerie blog know I have a serious thing for illusion lace, so I was happy to see the November issue of Marie Claire featured it in their Femme Fatale fashion look -- even if they neglected to include actual lingerie pieces.

Unfinished (Panty) Business

Vintage handmade pink rayon panties, presumed to be from the 1940's, which were never quite finished -- the buttons were never sewn on and the button holes never finished. Which means you can quite literally do the old "So? So What? Sew buttons on your underwear!" thing!