Kayser nightgowns – sweet dreams in nylon….
Far too pretty to leave undocumented in my blog, these two 1950's nighties by Kayser have recently found adoring new owners. They are, indeed, so pretty.......
Half Slip Heaven II – more vintage half slips
It seems we all love half slips. My first half slip gallery - Half Slip Heaven - is by far the most viewed posting on this website. So, in the interest of pleasing as many of my visitors as I can, here is a second collection of photographs from my…
Late 1930’s pure silk nightgown
A delightfully elegant recent acquisition is this slinky soft silk nightgown from around the late 1930's to early 1940's. Unlike similar garments from the same period I've had in the past, the integrity of the silk fabric is perfect. Cut on the bias, as you'd expect, this beautiful nightgown hugs the…
St.Michael Sheer Nylon Knickers
These delightfully feminine late 50's to early 60's sheer nylon St.Michael knickers deserve to be highlighted, so here they are.......
The Revell Collection – true late 1930’s glamour nightwear
For a decade that is remembered for the Depression years , the 1930's - especially the late 1930's - embraced opulence and sheer glamour, quite probably as a reaction again the deprivation that started the era off. As you might imagine, few things reflected the luxuriousness of the later 1930's than…
1950’s all lace petticoats
This week saw me photographing two adorable 1950's vintage all lace petticoats that I didn't know I had. Neither uses elastic at the waist and instead uses either a button or zipper fastening. I am assuming one would wear these in conjunction with something in the form of another petticoat…
The sweetest Wolsey Vanity Fair bridal nightdress.
Stunning early 1960's vintage Wolsey Vanity Fair sheer silky soft ivory nylon and delicate matching lace and chiffon detail bridal nightgown. This adorable dreamy princess style nightdress is without doubt one of the loveliest we have ever owned! It has a stylish v-neckline and softly gathered lace trimmed bra cups which…
Vintage glossy satin circle stitched Bullet Bra
Just emerging from long-term storage, this pretty traditional vintage bullet bra boasts an elasticated back which is secured with a single plastic swimsuit style fastening with a choice of 3 positions. The concentric circle stitched bra cups are slightly stiffened to create the traditional conical effect, so typical of this…
Should we rediscover the Bed Jacket?
Bed jackets are so terribly neglected by vintage lingerie collectors. Why? Well, I can think of two or three reasons why this actually sweet little garment is currently taking something of a back seat. Firstly, they first came about at a time when bedrooms were, on the whole, freezing in…
1950’s British made Bubble Knickers
It seems that 'proper' original 1950's and 60's bubble knickers are definitely getting harder and harder to find. While there are plenty of modern reproductions available these days, many of them hideously over-embellished to make them appear more 'sissy' (and therefore appealing only to specific buyers) so it seems if…