Corsets and the Movies

The corset fell from fashion grace in the 1920s in Europe and America, replaced by girdles and underwired bras, but thankfully survived as an article of sexy lingerie. Now the corset has become a popular item of outerwear in the fetish, BDSM and goth cultures.

In the fetish and BDSM literature, there is often much emphasis on tightlacing. In this case, the corset may still be underwear rather than outerwear.

There was a brief revival of the corset in the late 1940s and early 1950s, in the form of the waist cincher sometimes called a "waspie". This was used to give the hourglass figure dictated by modern fashion designers. However, use of the waist cincher was restricted to haute couture, and most women continued to use super not sexy girdles.

Since the late 1980s, the corset has experienced periodic revivals, these revivals focus on the corset as an item of outerwear rather than underwear. The strongest of these revivals was seen in 2001 and 2002 fashion collections and coincided with the release of the film Moulin Rouge, the costumes for which featured many corsets as characteristic of the era.

Similarly, other films have used these garments as costume features, generally to suggest a period effect, as in Van Helsing, where Anna Valerious wears an underbust corset as part of her costume. Sometimes this is used for humorous purposes, as when Elizabeth Swann almost suffocates from wearing a tight corset in Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl. One distinctive feature has been to portray them in combination with catsuits, as in Star Trek: Voyager where Seven of Nine throughout the series wears catsuits with contained built-in corsets, or Underworld, where Selene wears a black leather corset over matching latex catsuit.

Today many sexy lingerie manufacturers still carry corset ranges. The sexy corset designs that spring to mind from Coquette, Dreamgirl, Shirleys Of Hollywood all have their own distinct styles and can be worn as either lingerie or outerwear

Tips For Buying the Right Lingerie For Your Wedding

Many brides concentrate on the wedding dress and forget about the lingerie that can enhance them. All attention is on the clothing that appears to the outside world but experience has shown that the right lingerie can accentuate the beauty of the bridal dress and enhance the beauty of the wearer too. We put together some few tips to get your lingerie right on your wedding day.

The lingerie is supposed to cover up any undesirable features associated with your body type and at the same time boost any assets you may already have.

Many brides have been let down by their bra. They may have been too small or too big for their dress. In many instances, and excusably, many brides assume that the measurement they use for their everyday clothing holds true in wedding dresses but it is not so. The wedding dress is supposed to be a flamboyant piece of clothing that will flatter your body and make it appear superb to wedding guests. It is therefore crucial that you talk with your bridal consultant or shop owner about which bra size you need to enhance you appearance.

One lingerie that brides with small bosoms may find useful is the push up bra. This accessory has the effect of giving you the bigger bosom which you may critically need to enhance the look of the bridal dress type you chose. If you have small backs you may try adjustable briefs to give it a heavy look. Any imperfections associated with your general appearance can be compensated for with body shapers which come in various sizes and designs.

For brides who wear lace, you would realize that it is very uncomfortable if it rubs against the skin. You may need to specially designed liners to serve as a buffer between the fabric and your skin. Remember, you would be wearing the gown for almost the whole day and cannot bear that itch for that long.

Satin Panties a Wonderful Inexpensive Luxury

Women love the feel of soft satin against their skin. In fact satin lingerie would make a great gift. A really inexpensive yet real feminine luxury item that any woman will truly adore and she will absolutely want to wear is satin panties. White satin panties can be perfect for every taste and any occasion. The white satin pantie creates a truly softer side and it tends to bring out the feminine side of the wearer.

Black satin panties on the other hand tend to send out a different message altogether. Black comes across as being sexy and powerful. Many women feel that wearing black satin lingerie under their clothes makes them feel more sexy and powerful. Perhaps men that sight some filly lace peeping below the hem or just below the buttons of a blouse becomes a real thrill for them.

Their are satin panties that range in color as well. There are as many choices as there are colors in the rainbow. These colors can be bold or pastel, either way they will make a woman feel beautiful and luxurious feeling in the satin panties. Women love the ability to choose from a rainbow of colors and the sensuous feel of satin against the skin makes putting on these panties a real pleasure.

Satin is so soft shiny and delicate especially when it's trimmed with lace or satin bows. Satin panties make truly romantic gifts. So if you're looking to impress your loved one with something totally romantic than try giving her some satin panties.

Icing on the Cake - Lingerie Accessories - Part 6 - Bridal Garter Belts

With impending nuptials, what is more fun for a bride than dressing up for the big day? Part of the fun is wearing clothes that you've only dreamed about or that you secretly know are under your gown. A luxuriously sultry, sweet, or sassy garter belt can make you feel sexy and put a little twinkle in your eye as you walk down the isle or dance all night.

There are many garter belts (or "suspender belts" as they're known in Europe) to choose with four or six clasps and prices ranging from around $15 to over $300. Only you knows what works best for you. Lingeristas who have worn six clasps garters for a while tend to find them awkward at first, but end up liking them best based upon comfort and the added ability to hold stockings in place.

A garter priced around $15 is more affordable, but more expensive belts will have additional embellishments and supple material. If you order online, be sure to read the comments that previous users have left about the product, they can be an invaluable source of advice since you are unable to see the product in person.

Garter belts are recommended for A-Line, Empire Waists, Babydoll, Basque Waist, Natural Waist and Princess gowns. Be cautious about wearing a garter belt with Sheath, Biased-Cut, Trumpet, and Mermaid gowns. You may be able to get away with a garter on some of those styles if the garter lacks embellishment, the material is virtually seamless, or where lace doesn't pucker from the garter. To get a better idea on the type of gowns above, log into http://www.theknot.com and click on their gown section so that you can see wedding dress styles.

It's your day. Dress how you want and in what makes you feel good about yourself. If having a garter belt makes you feel fabulous than go for it! It may just be something that you want to incorporate in your everyday life after the wedding. Rest assured your future husband will enjoy that too!

My dear Bridal Lingeristas, have a wonderful wedding and Celebrate Your Inner Eve!

Shapewear - For a Flattering, Fabulous Body

Every woman wants to look great under their clothes. But sometimes, you just notice some lumps on your side or a bulge on your tummy. Or you probably see that your butt looks flat, or that your waistline isn't too much defined. You notice that the dress you want to wear doesn't flatter you at all.

What do you do?

Rather that going out to buy a new dress, why not get something that will make you look fabulous in anything you wear?

There is something that can do that, and it's called a shapewear. It's the secret of many women - including celebrities - for a slimmer, smoother silhouette. Wearing a shapewear under your clothes puts the curves in the right places and it keeps your body looking toned; it hides your flabs and flatters your best assets.

Shapewear is usually made of stretchable fabric which targets your problem areas while enabling you to feel comfortable throughout the day. Most shapewear have Lycra content that cinches the flabs while allowing you to breathe. While some shapewear may look constricting at first, you'll be surprised how comfortable it is to wear for the whole day.

There are many kinds of shapewear out there today. A lot of them target the common problem areas, such as the tummy and waist. Modern girdles and waist cinchers help sculpt these areas, making them appear smaller. Body shapers cover more parts of your body, from your bustline down to your hips and thighs. What they basically do is distribute the body fat to other parts of your body like your breasts - which makes it appear as though you had an instant lift - and hips.

Panty girdles concentrate on your lower tummy and butt area. Long leg panty girdles help tone your thighs, even to your legs. Control slips can tone your lower body under your skirts. And now, there are even camisoles that make you look slimmer - and you don't even have to cover it up with another garment, as you would usually do to your shapewear.

When buying shapewear, think about what areas you need to address first. Do you want to shape your waist and butt? Or should you buy one that goes down to your legs? What kind of control does my body need to get the curves I desire? Should I go with a body shaper that has shoulder straps, or the one that starts just below my bustline?

Different kinds of shapewear answer different body bulge issues. They can come in varying types of compression, from light to firm control. The key is to take note of your problem areas and the clothes that you are going to wear with it. So whether it's a pant suit for the day or a formal dress for a cocktail evening, make sure to wear a shapewear that can do wonders for you without making itself visible to others.

It's always nice to have a few pieces of shapewear in your lingerie drawer; it's almost like a fashion necessity. Now you won't have to battle the bulge. The right shapewear will do wonders for you, transforming you to a smooth, sexy vixen in no time - and you won't even have to keep buying a new dress everytime.