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Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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

Monday, January 13, 2014

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.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

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.

Monday, January 6, 2014

The History of Shapewear and Girdles.

Image from Stylist.com
Curious to know how shapewear and girdles have changed over the course of their history? Stylist.com has done an incredible job outlining the changes.  You can read the article by clicking on the link above.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

A Hollywood Makeover from the Golden Age.

Want to create that golden age Hollywood look? Now you can with the help of this 12 step guide from GlamourDaze.com.

You can get that classic star look by just clicking here. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Monday, November 18, 2013

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Monday, November 4, 2013

A Vintage Affair

Now I know normally I talk and share pinups or burlesque but I stumbled across this and had to share it. It's a Gatsby theme'd wedding done in a full 1920's style. It's beautiful and stunning and you can see more photo's by clicking here.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Lizzy Caplan's Love of Shapewear

Lizzy Caplan fell in love with her shapewear when she started wearing it for her Masters of Sex costume.

"'I became very attached to the underwear and would take it home. I loved the girdle and the stockings. It really helps your posture and is so flattering." - Lizzy Caplan

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

A View on Foundation Garments.

"I look at it this way. I dont see foundation garments as a way of changing my body from something I dont like, but more of making my body look its best. I dont see them as alteration tools, but enhancers." - Shelley J., Vintageville

Monday, September 23, 2013

Need a Foundation Garment?

The Couture Allure Vintage Fashion blog recommends Rago to anyone in need of foundation garments for their vintage dress.

"First, and perhaps best known, is Rago Shapewear. Rago offers many styles in various control weights from light all the way up to extra firm. In business for over 50 years, Rago produces garments with exceptional attention to shaping the female form."