Wed 7 Jan 2009
Slip into a petticoat
Posted by Nicole under 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, lingerie
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The way we wear clothes has changed a lot in the last few decades, in particular with regards to underwear and accessories - the overall casualisation of clothing isn’t always a good thing, I think.
Vintage clothes were designed to look their best with vintage foundation garments - these days, you don’t have to strap yourself into corsetry, suspender belts or girdles unless you want to, but we can all benefit from the goodness that is a decent petticoat.
Our grandmothers understood it well: a nice petticoat will make your clothing fit and look better as well as add to your comfort. It also makes dressing more of an occasion - walking around whilst you get ready of a morning (or any time you change outfits) is easier and more glamourous whilst wearing the equivalent of a sexy, sultry slip of slightly sheer fabric that covers and enhances your assets. After all, has Liz Taylor ever looked better than she did in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or Butterfield 8?
Circa is currently closed so I can’t show you any of our beauties, instead here are some lovely examples from other vintage shops: far too nice to be limited to your boudoir, many will happily double as evening frocks, especially for the hot summer nights ahead.
- Dear Liz showing us the way
Clicking on each image will take you to the full size version (and believe me, they look much better in full size) and there is a link below each that will take you to each shop for more information. All photos remain the property of their respective websites.
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