lingerie Archive

1January 6, 2012
More Menstruation History: Unitex Sanitary Panties

A vintage pair of Unitex Sanitary Panties — brand new, unused, in the original box with all the instructions, etc. The panties are made of sheer nylon with a rubber…
0December 21, 2011
Whatjamacallit Wednesday: How Do You Get Kitten Hips? And Why Would You Want Them?

Kitten hips. No, not the furry kind — the “lithe young American” kind, as described in this vintage girdle ad published in Harper’s Bazaar, 1946. You feel and look as…
2December 10, 2011
Busted! As Good As “Our Bodies, Ourselves”

Continuing my talk with Ali Cudby, author of Busted! The FabFoundations Guide To Bras That Fit, Flatter and Feel Fantastic. (Enter to win a signed copy of the book here!)…
5December 9, 2011
No More Crying In The Bra Fitting Room!

Few things excite me this much. Few contemporary things, that is. But I’m all giddy about a book that’s just been released: Busted! The FabFoundations Guide To Bras That Fit,…
0November 23, 2011
Bike. Rack.

I’ve been so busy, I almost forgot to post this! Photos taken of the HoDo, covered in bras, for the 3rd Annual Bras on Broadway, downtown Fargo.
0November 17, 2011
Power Girdle

It’s quite nice to see a robust female form used to sell foundation garments realistically.
0September 1, 2011
Dube Du Special Panties?

These retro red nylon panties would be lovely… ‘Cept I’m not wearing anything embroidered or otherwise marked “Dube Du Special” until I know exactly what that means. Via eBay.
0August 23, 2011
Big-Eyed Art Is Sexy

Big or sad-eyed art was sexy enough for this vintage pinup photo-shoot. My thoughts on this are rather covered here. (Image via.)
0August 6, 2011
Dreaming Of Denial

One of the entries in the classic Maidenform ad campaign, this is the “I dreamed I barged down the Nile in my Maidenform bra.” Apparently she also dreamed that Egyptians…
0July 10, 2011
I’m Fonda Of Your Panties, Knickerocker!

I found these fabulous panties, here, at A Slip Of A Girl: the Jane Fonda New Workout Inspired Panties, by Knickerocker.
2July 7, 2011
Sexy Sanitary Belts?!

I can only tolerate so much. And “Vintage Sexy Women Sanitary belt Panties Lingerie” goes past that place. Do you still remember the sanitary belt from last century, which was…
0June 21, 2011
How To Dress For Success: Suffragette Edition

In The Washington Post, November 1, 1909, an unidentified “London fashion designer” gets bitchy and judgmental about how suffragettes dress. Yes, even though I don’t know if this possibly fictitious…
0June 20, 2011
A Tube Top By Any Other Name…

Still drops and rolls just as horribly. Sorry, folks, but this Hanky Panky Signature Lace Lined Bandeau Bra is really just a lace tube top. I know, I know, I’m…
0May 10, 2011
What Time Is It?

According to this ad for Bulova watches, it’s time for a pajama party. Circa 1963; via Simple Dreams.
0February 13, 2011
Those 70s Pedophile Panties

Completely inappropriate panties with “Think Young! It’s Our Only Hope!” printed on them — with a little girl in her nightdress running screaming into the night. Oh, ish. Via pink…
0December 7, 2010
It’s Like A Pucci In The Face

If you have difficulty being a woman and knowing what you want, you can blame it on Emilio Pucci‘s death. In this vintage lingerie ad for Pucci‘s Fiore Festa line…
6October 16, 2010
The Original Garter Girl’s Estate Shows Something More Shocking Than Lingerie

When I spotted this post at Slip of a Girl’s lingerie blog, I thought I had remembered something about the former burlesque star, “The Original Garter Girl,” Lynne O’Neill… Sadly,…
1May 10, 2010
We Love Betty White Because She’s Blue

Betty White is my idol. I’ve been a fan my entire life — even when my beloved grandmother stated her dislike of Ms White (which was weird, because my grandma…
0March 29, 2010
Shopping For Awesome Toys In Retro Sexploitation Flick

Over at French blog Au carrefour étrange, a review of Joseph W. Sarno’s Flesh and Lace (1965). Since the site is in French, you may be confused — but it’s…
0February 9, 2010
Let’s Play, “Sick Or Sweet?”

I have very mixed reactions to this vintage figurine… At this point, can we really view a figurine depicting a little girl with her skirt blown-up exposing her panties ala…
2November 24, 2009
Corsets Bound To Stay Suffrage

If you’ve been following along with my corset history workshop, you’ve read about the debunking of the science behind death-by-corset claims and seen some of the evidence why science and…