Paying homage to a retro aesthetic while still remaining accessible and modern is a delicate balancing act. Doing so while having a distinct, and recognizable, point of view is even rarer. Such is the talent of handmade, indie label, Dottie’s Delights. From the early days of pointy bras and girdles to her recent ‘Sheer Show’ collaboration with Mosh, designer Stephanie Kuhr continues to impress with vintage-inspired collections that feel really […]
If you’ve never heard the name Stockings & Romance before, they were a vintage-inspired lingerie brand that has recently gone out of business. I last mentioned them about a year ago, but in a lingerie industry that’s become ever more-crowded, it seems they just couldn’t get the market share to stay afloat. Girdlebound, a specialty retailer of retro shapewear, still has some of their items in stock, and this ‘Seduction’ […]
It’s been several years since The Lingerie Addict published one of its most popular articles, Everything You Need to Know About Pin-Up Lingerie. And the trend just isn’t slowing down. There’s a certain charm in pin-up lingerie where sexily sculpted bullet bras and girdles are tempered with whimsy and sass. Few brands capture this playfulness as successfully as vintage inspired brand Lucy B Lingerie. They were last year’s best pin-up/retro […]
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but Lucy B Lingerie is running a massive clearance sale on all their Bernie Dexter items. There’s quite a few deals to be found (somebody buy this Glamour Doll bra), but the former stockings blogger in me had to feature this Sweet Tart Garter Belt. Though I’m all about breaking the lingerie rules, if there’s one thing I’m a stickler for, it’s the necessity […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. As I mentioned last week, the annual transition into cooler weather means that it’s a great time to pick up a summer bathing suit on sale. Companies are needing to clear their shelves to make room for newer, more autumn/winter appropriate items, and since swimwear, like lingerie, never really goes out of style, this is the perfect time to stash a bathing suit […]
