Editor’s Note: As of February 2015, it appears that Cameo Intimates is defunct. Above is the Cameo Intimates long line garter. Advertised as a shaping garment with firm control to flatten your hips and tummy, it is sewn from what appears to be stretch satin, available in seven colors (black, white, hot red, deep blue, wine, lemon yellow, soft pink), made to order in waist sizes 24″-40″, and customizable with […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Above is the Rago corselette, lace powernet, firm control, 70% nylon/30% lycra, sizes 34B-48D, six garters, $45.99-$69.65 USD. Rago is one of the leading names in pinup-inspired shapewear. They’ve been in business for over 50 years (and many of their lingerie patterns are that old as well!), and they have a tradition of high quality yet budget friendly undergarments. A corselette is another word […]
Today I’m reviewing the Lady Marlene X Half-Slip, light control, four garters, nylon/spandex blend, $31.99-40.99 USD. Once known as a purveyor of fine foundations, Lady Marlene has diminshed in importance in recent decades, replaced in prominence by both relative newcomers, like Victoria’s Secret, and other old-school retro brands with a more robust online presence, like Rago. After several articles talking about stockings, I’ve realized I should talk about things to […]
Have you ever heard of Falke? They make the stockings shown here…one of the most gorgeous pairs I have ever seen. Super sheer legs (8 denier nylon/lycra blend, so you’d better have baby soft hands or a pair of hosiery gloves) and fabulously glamorous welts.
