Just Wear Your Damn Lingerie

I've had a lot of fun, lately, digging through my vintage lingerie collection and finding some pieces I forgot I even had! This 1950's Whirlpool Overwire bra has circle stitching that runs around the cups in such a simple & classic way.

I'm of that group where I feel like lingerie shouldn't just be something you wear underneath your clothes. I LOVE wearing CERTAIN pieces of lingerie as tops or under sheer blouses. In Middle School, I had this beautiful lacy, Teal bra that I loved so much I would wear it under one of my favorite White shirts. Let's just say the other students didn't appreciate my fashion as much as I did 😊

Now not all pieces are ones I'd wear out in the open, but there are so many that NEED to be appreciated in full view.

1950's Whirlpool Overwire Bra
Ivory Lace Blouse via Forever 21

1960's Faux Leopard Print Wrap via HolliePoint on Etsy

I don't know what it is about this ruffle collar that I'm obsessed with, but any time I wear an outfit that fits, I slap it on!

1960's Tulle Ruffle via OpiumDen on Instagram

This early 1950's All-in-One Girdle is SO UNBELIEVABLY beautiful, but sadly I've got a little too much booty to fit it properly.. The darting is so STUNNING! If I fit this, I would wear it out with no problem!

Early 1950's Pink Satin All-in-One
1950's Rhinestone necklace piece

I know this isn't technically lingerie, but the theme is still there. If I saw someone out and about rocking this, I'd probably marry them. There are moments where I walk into my closet and see this entire set in all its glory and it gives me chills 💓

1960's Burlesque Choker, Cuff & Thong set from Danielle Colby on Instagram

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