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If you are a man in "romance mode", when it’s about gift giving time, this is for you. Women love special gifts, especially if they are romantic presents. It makes them feel you are passionate and they like that. Of course, there are beautiful romantic greeting cards with quotes that will melt her heart, but when you are deeply and emotionally attached to someone, finding the ideal gift to give isn't anywhere near ‘a breeze’. Here is a tip. A woman is more likely to appreciate intimate gifts than men do, so if you are thinking of what’s best to give her and still don’t have a clue, think exotic lingerie. Not the usual run-of-the-mill kinds, but glamorous, feminine vintage-inspired undergarments that will make her feel special. Whether she is 'rake' slim or plus size, an intimate gift is always one of the best presents to give. So, if you are looking for a romantic present for your partner, forget chocolates. Forget a new toaster, exotic gourmet sweets, or a great ...

Fancy bra straps are today's beautiful fashion accessory that provides a new opportunity to accent your strapless gowns and tops as they are made to be exposed. As we all know, exposed straps are no longer a fashion faux pas; they are now 'show-off' accessories and have even become part of a complete look. Image created by Viryabo@Polyvore Though there are simple understated ones like the see-through straps that appear invisible, the most appealing and sought after kinds are embellished with rhinestones and sparkling diamante gems which make them not only elegant but also very attractive without going over the top. They are really great for adding a touch of glitz and glamour to formal evening dresses and gowns. Not only that! Rhinestone studded bra straps can also be worn to beautify less formal clothing like strapless blouses, tank tops (tubes), camisoles (if you like that double strap look), and bustier tops,. They are wonderful pieces of accessories that will give you a...

Vintage lingerie addicts and those who love to dress head-to-toe vintage know that authentic finds many times come generally used and in cases, a bit worn too. And because many of these items, especially lingerie, are made of silk, satin, and such fine fabrics, the issue of cleaning is something that will crop up occasionally, and depending on which piece of lingerie it is will determine how often. Even if you are a collector that simply finds pleasure in amassing vintage underwear, you'll still need to know how to clean and store them to avoid damage. Fabrics over half a century (and more) old need the right care in order to preserve them for a bit longer. So whether you’ve been sifting through the family ‘treasure chest’ and found your great-great grandmother’s private peignoir sets and Vanity Fair slips, found some a great but slightly worn bullet bra lingerie in a vintage store online, or bought some dead-stock (unused) knickers from a local thrift store, you’ll want to know ho...

Before we all know it, it'll be Valentine’s Day. Doesn't it just seem that by the time we resume our normal lives in early January, thanks to a wonderful Christmas; and ring in a brand New Year, we might as well start thinking of St Valentine’s Day gift ideas. So, for you couples and partners out there, your season of love expressions is only a few weeks away and if you are thinking of gift ideas for that special person and plan to ‘warm up’ the evening, or ‘heat up’ the night, these “red haute” lingerie styles are worth considering. Valentine's Day Gifts Ideas You can pick your choice . . . babydolls, corsets, lace bras, and robes; chemises, super soft pyjamas, peignoirs, and more. These kind of intimate gifts for Valentine are sweeter AND more meaningful than a fancy box of chocolates. So whether you just plan for a quiet night at home with your girlfriends, an intimate affair with your partner, or a serene and quiet time just for yourself, these gifts ideas for Valentine...

Finding unique lingerie for plus size women in shops around many localities is not that easy. Yes, they do carry undergarments for the full-bodied woman, but many of the ones you’ll find may not be feminine and sexy enough for many of today’s proudly big girls out there. Vintage Inspired Plus Size Intimates Online Now when it comes to vintage-inspired lingerie, it becomes much more difficult to find, that is if you can find them at all. Vintage inspired lingerie is not your usual panties, bras, and simple camisole tops. They are certainly more than that. Not dowdy, somewhat plain, and old-fashioned like . . . yes! Granny pants and frumpy brassieres! It’s not news that many plus size women seek better and attractive underwear online. As some feel slightly uncomfortable rummaging through the racks and shelves of lingerie at their local shopping malls, other will not be ‘caught dead’ seeking the help of shop attendants, some who snicker behind your back or roll their eyes as soon as you t...

Petticoats are elaborate underskirts that have been in existence ever since the late 1500s. They've been worn by women in one variation or another through the past five centuries.  The reasons for wearing petticoats stemmed from the fact that a woman wore these items of clothing simply to create a feminine silhouette; a shape that that gives the impression of a tiny waist with an enhanced bust when combined with a corset. They were full, stiff, and in all truthfulness, uncomfortable. But the beauty in sashaying and swaying was definitely worth wearing them. Generally stiff, full and sometimes layered, petticoats “would hold the over-skirt or dress out in a pleasingly domed shape” but the sheer weight of this lingerie coupled with extremely tight boned corsets usually caused fainting spells amongst women of class. 'Full-bodied' Was Considered Stylish and Fashionable At the time when being full-bodied; what we call plus size today, was truly fashionable, layered petticoats ...

They used to be referred to as suspenders, simply for the fact that they were created to hold the old fashioned stockings in place! From the early eighteenth century, everybody wore stockings, but the only way they could hold them up was through the use of garters. They were clothing items of necessity, and not meant to be fashionable. Hardly surprising that the first known ‘garter creations’ were simply a band of cloth cut in form of ribbons, or knitted pieces you could tie together. Savoir Faire Stretch Lace Garter Belt with 4 adjustable garter straps There was also cut leather strips that were either tied or buckled above the knee which also served as garters. You wouldn’t describe those pieces of lingerie as stylish. Garters and the Bride However, by the 20th century (they became popular in the ’30s and ’40s), became a must-have item of lingerie; it not only served as suspenders, but it also became an appropriate way for ladies to tuck in small valuables or even a tiny purse. With ...

Have you ever wondered how women's underwear came to be? Aren’t you a bit curious about what undergarments women wore centuries ago? The history of wearing undergarments for women is quite interesting. It started from wearing nothing underneath to tying a loin-cloth (popular in Imperial Rome and ancient Egypt) under outer garments. By the Middle Ages, women underwear was mainly a long loose garment called a shift, but no pants were worn under these. It is said that women did not wear underpants or what we know as drawers until the late 18th century. Not much is known about earlier bust supports. There are however finding that as early as the 14th to the 15th century, 'breast bags' evolved, quite crude at the time - two cloth bags sewed into shirts and tightened with a band. By the 16th century, some women began to wear open drawers tied to the waist with strings. Wireframes made with whalebone called a farthingale, became an item of clothing that served as an undergarment. ...

Bustiers and corsets are historical women undergarments that were popularly worn during the Victorian and Edwardian Period. They were worn as essential items of their underwear. They primarily shape a  woman's bosom by uplifting and tightening the upper abdomen which then pushes (lifts) up the bust while cinching and shaping the waist, literally carving out the perfect silhouette of every woman dreams. To produce the hour-glass figure, women had to wear bustiers and corsets to squeeze their bodies almost painfully into shape Almost like a basque which is really a longer corset that's a body-hugging item of lingerie, a bustier is shorter and extends no further than the waist. Bustiers were regarded as fine lingerie and majorly worn by wealthy elitist women who desired lingerie meant to 'mould' and form an ideal body shape but though the earlier women undergarments of the 16th century don't look as edgy and fashion-forward as the bustier-corsets of today, they defini...