Chemise
A chemise has been referred to in the past as a shift or a smock. It can also be used to desribe some types of dresses or underclothes worn by women. The general use of the name refers to a garment that is worn close to the skin and its function is to wick away [...]
Learn more...Sarong
A sarong is a large piece of fabric that is often draped around the waste of the person wearing them. For men, it is often worn like a skirt in Asian, African, and Pacific countries. The fabric that is used to make sarongs is usually bright colored or has elaborate patters on it. Sarongs are [...]
Learn more...Mastectomy Bras
For any woman, a bra is important. Bras are important for comfort, as they help to keep everything in place. Bras are important for someone’s look, as they help to make clothes look, and feel, like they fit as best as they can. These are important aspects for any woman, but are more important for [...]
Learn more...Lingerie brands
Lingerie has become one of the biggest industries in the fashion world. Many women take a great deal of pride in their lingerie and it has become a very personal representation of style and character. There is a lot of variation in lingerie, and what used to be simply basic and non varietal in style, [...]
Learn more...Camisole
A camisole, sometimes called a cami, is an article of clothing that can be worn both as an undergarment or an exposed top under a suit jacket or low cut top. It is a sleeveless top, generally with spaghetti straps or thin strips to hold it in place. Camisoles usually cover the entire upper body [...]
Learn more...Bras: Buying Tips
Bra buying might seem so simple as to be obvious. It isn’t. There’s more to it than fashion. There are different bras designed for different body types, bras for sports and activities, and a variety of fabrics for different purposes. No one bra can do it all.
Buying a bra may seem simple, but it is [...]
Vollers Corsets
Vollers Corsets is now owned by the fourth generation of the Voller family. Ian Voller and his wife Corina acquired control of the company in 1991 after the retirement of his uncle.
The Portsmouth based company employs around 30 corsetieres and the everyday operation of the company is overseen by Ian himself.
Portsmouth has long been the [...]
Boyshorts
Boyshorts are becoming one of the more popular items in women’s lingerie, swimwear, and nightwear. Lingerie is an extremely personal reflection for a lot of women and many put a lot of their own personal style and taste into the kind of underwear they wear. Boyshorts are a form of underwear or bathing suit bottom [...]
Learn more...Knickers
A frilly pair of knickers will make the perfect romantic gift for a loved one. They are also nice when purchased when treating yourself to a day of shopping. Knickers are the ultimate expression of femininity and are great when purchase in materials made of satin or silk. Slipping on a pair of silky knickers [...]
Learn more...Men’s Lingerie
It’s not just women who like to feel sexy, desirable, sophisticated and elegant. Men do too. While men like to call men’s lingerie “underwear”, the distinction is not unlike calling dolls designed for boys “action figures.” Men want to be sexy while avoiding being perceived as soft and effeminate (contrary to popular perception, this often [...]
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