loungewear pieces

10 Loungewear Pieces to Transition Into the Colder Season

As much as light and dainty lingerie can be delightful, when the temperature goes down, we tend to enjoy a more swaddled sensation. And as someone who experiences about six months of winter every year, wearing the right outfit in and outside of the house is essential. This is where the right loungewear pieces come…

French lingerie

An Intro to the French Lingerie Aesthetic

I’ve been learning about lingerie for well over a decade now. One of the fascinating parts of that has been discovering how styles differ between countries. What’s popular in one place isn’t necessarily the norm elsewhere. Certain countries have a particularly distinctive lingerie aesthetic. Not surprisingly, France is one of them. And not just because…

Bustiers and Basques: Flattering and Festive

Bustiers and Basques: Flattering and Festive

What are bustiers and basques? The dictionary defines a bustier as a close-fitting strapless bra that you can wear as outerwear. According to the French, it’s merely a longline bra. A basque is longer, and often includes garters or suspenders. But the terms seem interchangeable. And both styles veer into “only for the boudoir” territory,…

Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a balconette and demi-cup bra styles? That can be tough to figure out since both lingerie brands and retailers seem to supply contradictory information about their features. Some of their websites claim that the demi-cup exposes more of the breast than the balconette, and vice-versa. So it’s no wonder that the…