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

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.

Vintage Hair Style Tutorials.

If you're looking to add some vintage flair to your hair, than check out these incredible hair styles and how-to's by The Freckled Fox on Wonder Forest.

The Trick Behind Vintage Clothing and Making it Fit.

Many vintage style dresses were meant to be slipped on over foundation garments. American Shapewear featuring products by Rago is perfect for those classic styles.

To learn more about modern foundation garments head over to Couture Allure.

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.

Burlesque Makeup Style.

If you're wanting to get a decent understanding of how burlesque makeup is done this video is a good starting point. While it's not the standard style it does offer a different view that you can play around with.

Proper Foundations...

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

Absolutely love this quote.

Creating that Burlesque Look with Makeup

This is a great little how to video that allows you to create that classic burlesque look you want with makeup

Tina de Vere

Pin-up model Tina de Vere in Rago

Calamity Chang!

If you're ever in New York City and you have a free night, go and se Calamity Chang preform, she's an incredible performer.

Here's a photo of her for Rago Shapewear. 

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.

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.

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

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.