In her series on Vintage Lingerie, Shirley continues her exploration of intimates through the decades in our column “Lingerie That Lingers“. This week she focuses on the Roaring 20’s and Dirty 30’s.
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In her series on Vintage Lingerie, Shirley continues her exploration of intimates through the decades in our column “Lingerie That Lingers“. This week she focuses on the Roaring 20’s and Dirty 30’s.
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by Shirley Freeman
Women’s lingerie in the 1920s was made with the finest of silks and beautiful satins, elaborate laces and embroideries were very fashionable accents. Women were flaunting fashion and exposing a bit more skin. This was the flapper era ~ the ‘roaring 20s’, and women were finally showing their stuff. Interestingly, boyish figures and flat bustlines were in fashion, so many undergarments were constrictive. It was however, a … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale

Despite all the breast cancer “awareness,” there’s little discussion about how modern breast cancer treatments impact a woman’s day-to-day life, especially when it comes to post-surgical intimate apparel. Too often there’s an assumption that the end result of a breast cancer diagnosis a new set of perkier boobs. But that over-simplification is at odds with the reality of today’s breast cancer treatment options.
Some patients have … Read More

A fresh floral canvas of delicate embroidery and scalloped guipure tenderly reveals feminine curves. The Delice Demi Cup, Tanga and Suspender Belt in White are exquisite for brides.
Stylish two-toned Moonlight brilliantly enhances Delice’s exquisite floral embroidery.
Simone Perele debuts a new basic push-up with intricate lace … Read More
It’s hot in Cabo. With the thermometer pushing 100°, way over the usual for May, the only place to be this past week-end was on the beach. But even the usual seaside hangouts seemed like pressure cookers; parking and plenty of people were a problem. The only solution was Santa Maria, the best kept secret, in my opinion, in this Mexican habitat. This quiet cove, void of vendors and party … Read More
By John Festa

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Summer approacheth. A time for fewer, lighter clothes and more baring outfits. Tis the season for strapless bras. As if bras were not already an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, surrounded by mystery, now the job must be accomplished with no visible means of support. Finding a strapless bra that works seems to be an unending quest. In fact, there are quite … Read More