Retro Knickers from Bossa Nova
by Arabeth Laval
Posted on February 16, 2008
Filed Under Lingerie, Underwear, Vintage
Bossa Nova is a shop I visit from time to time: if you want conservative vintage fashion it’s fantastic, but I tend to bare a little more flesh than Moire Georgette’s beautiful but modest clothing allows.
Having said that, Moire has recently released two gorgeous lingerie fat packs that you really ought to check out. The retro glam look exaggerates your curves and is pretty darn sexy: and it’s certainly a little different to most of the lingerie you’ll find.
Both looks appear to be taken from 1940s/50s period styles. Angelique is the first set I looked at, shown here in the rich chocolate colour, although there are three other tones included. The full cup bra suspends from thin shoulder straps, with a ruffled lace edge to the top of the cups. There’s an option to make the lace on the outfit a little more transparent, if you prefer. Underwiring provides firm support, with a criss-cross back feature which is rather pretty.
The waist is nipped with a girdle which runs to the undershorts with two leaf-laced panels that finish at the crotch. The short legs cut upwards to accommodate more lace panels, with single bowed suspender straps to the front. The stockings are reinforced for a darker upper, with seam running to the back of the legs to add length. The material is subtly creased throughout to mimic the lines of the body, with strong shading to the rear to give a strong sense of the restriction of the cloth.
My pinickets? Tiny seamage issues: I’ll mention them as that and then ignore them, as they are genuinely barely noticeable. But you know how I like to mention everything. Angelique is currently available in a deep pink for the bargain price of $0L. It’s a perfectly acceptable shade of pink, girls: get that one while you can.
If that didn’t make you squee with delight, Rosalia just might. The corselet is an unusual style outside of bridal lingerie these days, but it is a wonderful addition to your lingerie arsenal. The set comes again in four colours, and by mixing and matching the prim pieces you can create more of your own looks.
The strapless bodice is flecked, centred by a large flower blossom that sits between the breasts. A dusting of silver works its way down the body, with simple suspenders again holding up elegant stockings to complete the style; a trio of blossoms cover each fastening, offering another dimension. If you do strip off another layer, you’ll find a pair of very sheer lace shorties which are a nice finish.
The piece de résistance for Rosalia, however, has to be the work on the material itself. The front is strong, with light reflecting from well-placed wrinkles, but the back is an absolute delight to behold, the work to the small of the back looking extremely realistic. The butt highlights are spot on too, emphasised by the unusual prim skirting piece that sits between the legs: so you could wear this as a short set if you prefer. I love all the little accents and the interchange arrangements too (you must buy the fat pack to fully appreciate this one).
Angelique and Rosalia, both $200L per colour or fat pack for $500L
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