History of Shapewear.

Did you know that pockets were sewn into girdles during WWII for storing important documents and items? Learn more about the history of shapewear.

You can read more by clicking here.

A Change in Attitude.

via http://blog.cupidintimates.com/

TIME's timeline of articles on lingerie shows how attitudes about girdles, bras, and panties have changed over time!

You can read the article, by clicking here

Photo Time!

Wow I realized I haven't really done a pin-up post in a while. So to correct this, here's the beautiful Kitty Mansfield in a photo by Ralph Gayle. While wearing a dyed piece of Rago.

Buying Vintage on a Budget.

image via lingerie addict

The Lingerie Addict gives some great tips on buying vintage on a budget. You can read the article by clicking here.

Pin-Up Time!

This delightful pinup photo from Dollhouse Bettie, featuring Kristil Parrish!

That's Rago Satin & Lace Fashion Bra in Pink and Extra Firm Shaping Waist Cincher, also in pink.

A Pinup's Review.

Pin-up Model Jessica Meloche of Pinup Persuasion reviews her favorite piece of shapewear. Rago's  9357 Lacette Open Bottom Corset Bodybriefer.

“This bodybriefer addresses all those nasty “trouble areas” in one sleek and sexy design. If you are looking for an All-in-One to achieve a perfect silhouette, this is your best bet.”

To read her full write up, click here.

To purchase your own 9357 Lacette Open Bottom Corset, click here.

A Beginners Guide to Buying Vintage.

If you're thinking about getting into vintage clothing than this guide by Style Caster is a great start.

However Style Caster also addresses one of the most important notions of proper foundation wear.

"Often with vintage, it’s not the size but the undergarments that truly make a piece fit correctly."

To read the guide, click here.

Tina de Vere

Pin-up model Tina de Vere in Rago

Lingerie Tips.

If you're looking to start getting into the classic lingerie scene or you're just trying to bolster your collection. These 7 tips from the Lingerie Addict are a great start.

Angela Ryan by Miss Missy Photography.

The beautiful Angela Ryan in Rago's 2202 longline bra photographed by Miss Missy Photography. 

Without Proper Foundations..

"Without proper foundations there can be no fashion"-Christian Dior

Tips on Buying Vintage Lingerie.

Curious in buying a bit of vintage lingerie? The Lingerie Addict has put together some great tips that everyone should read.  From bra's to girdles, and petticoats.

To read the article, click here.

Monday Starter!

Monday's are horrid, so in order to help you get your week started here's a great photo done by Viva Van Story Photography

A Decadent Doll.

I'm not sure who the model is but I love this. The photo is done by Autumn Luciano, and the lingerie is Rago.

Bianca Bombshell All Year Round.

The always beautiful and lovely Bianca Bombshell is releasing a pinup calendar. Here's a shot of her posing for June in a piece of mocha  Rago #9357

Top Choice for Plus Size Lingerie.

The Lingerie Addict knows which brands are the best when it comes to plus size shapewear.  Placing Rago Shapewear first above the competition

Liesel Von Stripp

"Liesel Von Stripp is one of Capitol Bombshell's most loyal pinups. We love seeing her dare, embrace and unleash in one of our custom dyed Ragos."

- Luigi Crespo of Capitol Bombshell - Boudoir & Pinup Photographers

Some Ghoulish Pinups.

In the spirit of Halloween I thought I'd share with you these ghoulish pinup dolls from kuhmillion.com

Go Vintage for Halloween!

If you're going for a classic starlet look, burlesque dancer, Rosie the Riveter, MadMen character, or Pin-up model. You're going to want to make sure you get the full effect and there's no better way than getting the right foundation garment.

There's a sale going on at American Shapewear you'll get 10% off when you use the code: Halloween.

Tina Von Nekro

Model Tina Von Nekro poses for photographer Bernard Bellaton in a style 9357 Rago Shapewear girdle!