One of my most popular posts of all time is the Lingerie for Smaller Busts post I wrote way back in 2012, and it’s a great example of how quickly things change in the lingerie industry, because several of the brands I recommended then don’t even exist anymore! I thought it was high time to publish […] Read more…
When it comes to channeling the Psyche myth via your lingerie collection, as far as I’m concerned, it’s all about that lace. Not only is it a delicate and romantic textile, but it also has both bridal and funereal connotations that feel appropriate for her story. I especially like sets that feature hints of shimmer or […] Read more…
Yesterday I shared how I’d style the glorious Miss Fisher, but there are so many equally wonderful contemporary lingerie pieces that capture a little bit of Phryne’s magic. As with the Irene Adler gift guide, these are largely not historically accurate (Miss Fisher didn’t have underwire bras or, you know, Lycra), but I hope this gift guide shows […] Read more…
Hopeless Lingerie has been on my indie lingerie wishlist for years now. Designed and handmade entirely in Melbourne, Australia by designer Gabrielle Adamidis, each collection features extraordinary pieces that feel both daring and bold as well as organic and natural. I still regret missing out on the amazing Maja harness and matching garters, and I […] Read more…
So, look, as lovely as it is to receive bras and bra-sized things as gifts, sizing can be a source of anxiety for both the gift-giver and the recipient. Sometimes it can take a few tries to find the right size in a new style for ourselves, let alone for someone else! With that in mind, today’s post […] Read more…
As I’m making appointments to visit with brands at Curve NY to see the Spring/Summer 2014 collections, some of the Fall/Winter 2013 collections I saw in February are starting to trickle into stores! I’m waiting on two new bras to come from Bravissimo (one to replace my beloved Starburst plunge, which popped a wire recently, […] Read more…