My love all all things vintage also extends to lingerie. A long time ago at university I researched vintage lingerie as part of a design project and became really fascinated with the way you can completely change your body shape with different underwear forms.
Of course everybody knows about the wonders of the corset. I own one gorgeous red satin number which I wore to a Halloween Ball a few years ago and sadly have not had the occasion to wear since. They've crossed over to fashion and a corset is now acceptable formal wear but I'll never get over the feeling that you've stepped out in your underwear. They're very uncomfortable too unless you're used to wearing them so it's a one-off kind of thing for me.
However there's nothing quite like some great underwear you can wear everyday. Now I'm sure I'm not the only girl who likes a good swoon over Agent Provocateur, they make truly fabulous underwear but heck its expensive. Another of the problems with their range is the teeny tiny froths and fancies aren't really suitable for the bigger girl - just not enough support! (or range of sizes...)
So then I discovered What Katy Did - a fabulous lingerie label specialising in 40's and 50's inspired designs. This is the place that gives Christina Hendricks her famous curves and now I'm looking forward to my own with this little outfit, come on Mr. Postie!
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