What could be more beautiful, bride or not, than one of these vintage Vanity Fair bridal peignoir sets? I couldn't decide which was pettiest... Not that I bride has to choose only one, right? ...Bu...
There's nothing wrong with lingerie so frilly you feel silly -- what's there not to love about giggles? Giggles go perfectly well with girlie blushes. And this vintage nightgown is a lovely blushing (sheer) pink nylon. Perfectly suitable for giggles. Now, about those frills... For starters, note the ruffled bodice!
A vintage ad for a gift set of women's full-cut panties with a record applique embroidered on them -- which came with a 45 record of either Eddie Fisher, Elvis Presley, or Perry Como!
Vintage dreamy peach Vanity Fair nightgown with lace overlay on the bodice, sheer straps that look knotted, and dual layers of nylon skirting -- sheer pleated chiffon over silky nylon tricot!
Fabulously sexy vintage bras featuring illusion lace designs by some of the biggest names in fashion: Emilio Pucci (for Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue) and Christian Dior (by Lily of France for Bontell Bonwit Teller).
A spectacular vintage gift set of garters, handkerchief, and matching decorated powder puff! As lovely as the day it was once presented in a vintage department store or gift shoppe. Available in ou...
"It should be noted that while this is quite exhaustive research, it is by no means a complete history of catalog of Renee of Hollywood or the Jezebel lingerie label. Sadly, like much of lingerie history, the information on this vintage lingerie company is incomplete. Not all the lingerie was advertised or otherwise documented; nor does that documentation remain. *sigh*"
[A really indepth article telling the story of a relatively undocumented lingerie company.]
"In the early 1960s, circa 1964, Oleg Cassini based his both his fashion and home looks for his House of Cassini on the Renaissance look. Here are pages highlighting Oleg Cassini fashions -- including a stunning black open-bottom roll-on girdle."
I’ve not yet been to London, or any other place across The Pond, but when I read this story of spies and lingerie–
Hold on a minute! Did I just say “spies and lingerie”?!
Yes; yes I did.
Former spy and first female Director General of MI5, Dame Stella Rimington (who went on to author spy novels), has just helped to open a huge historical archive for major UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
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