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One of the questions I’m asked most frequently, especially during an event like Corset Week is, “Where can I buy a nice corset?”
It’s a question I totally understand. Even the most inexpensive (but still quality) steel boned corset will cost you at least $100…and as you get into custom measurements and quality fabrics and special add-ons (like fan-lacing or lace overlay), the price can skyrocket to triple that–at least.
Now that we know how to choose the perfect corset for any occasion, it’s time to learn which corset shape is the best fit for your body type. Whether you have a full bust, small bust, long torso, short torso, wide hips, or no hips…there’s a style out there to suit you. The second piece in an excellent 2-part series by Marianne Faulkner, this is a timeless article with tons of useful information. For more about Marianne, please visit her website popantique.com.
Today’s amazing Corset Week feature is from Marianne Faulkner of Pop Antique. An independent corsetiere and corset model, Marianne’s article is all about how to choose the right corset for your needs…whether that’s tightlacing, everyday wear, or a fancy evening out. You can find Marianne on Pop Antique and on Facebook. Come back tomorrow for Part II, which focuses on buying the right corset for your figure.
Corset Week 2011 kicks off with this wonderfully informative guest post from Catherine of Kiss Me Deadly and Sam of Lulu & Lush. In this article, Catherine dissects the differences between authentic corsets and their cheap imitators. There’s also an amazing video version of this blog post, which you can view on the FairyGothMother YouTube. Feel inspired to buy a corset now? Read to the end for 2 exclusive Lingerie Addict coupon codes for Kiss Me Deadly and Lulu & Lush!
We’re kicking off the fresh content tomorrow with a feature article from Kiss Me Deadly & FairyGothMother about the difference between authentic and knock-off corsets, but I know I have a lot of new readers here this year (yay!), and I just want to make sure that we all have the same background and context.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes my carefully planned lingerie ensemble needs just a little something extra. Not another piece of lingerie, necessarily, just an item that can evoke that sexy, sultry, seductive boudoir feel. If you get what I mean, then this list of 10 boudoir accessories is for you. Though none of them are lingerie, they can all help your lingerie look better than ever.
Do you have a favorite? Did we leave something off the list? Share it in the comments!
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After some really serious thought over the past several months, I’ve realized it’s time to bring on a few regular, monthly columnists at The Lingerie Addict.
Though Gil Elvgren is one of pin-up’s most recognized artists today, there were plenty of other illustrators painting glamorous portraits around the same time as he. One I’ve recently re-discovered is Enoch Bolles.
Born in 1883, Bolles were a versatile illustrator who created art for products as diverse as raisins and cigarette lighters. But what he’s most remembered for today (and what’s most relevant to this blog) is his pin-up work.
Pop Quiz! Do you know the average American woman’s bra size?
a) 36B
b) 36C
c) 36D
d) 36DD
If you answered d) 36DD, you’re correct. But if that number sounds a bit larger than what you remember hearing a few years ago, then you’re also correct.
5 years ago, the average American woman’s bra size was 36C. 10 years ago, it was around a 34B. But now, according to the New York Times, WWD, NY Daily News, and prominent bra retailers like Tomima of HerRoom, 36DD is the new average and that means full bust bras are here and they’re here to stay.
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Treacle
Founder of The Lingerie Addict, the world's leading lingerie blog. Digital media consultant for the lingerie industry. Obsessed with lace.
