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  • Soak Vs. Eucalan Lingerie Wash – Which is Best?

    by Estelle Puleston June 29, 2016
    by Estelle Puleston June 29, 2016

    Disclosure: I bought both of these lingerie washes myself. My first lingerie treat-to-self of 2016 was something a bit different – lingerie wash! Previously, I’d been using Tesco’s Silk and…

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  • How to Declutter Your Lingerie Drawer

    by Estelle Puleston January 14, 2016
    by Estelle Puleston January 14, 2016

    How much lingerie do you have? And how much do you actually wear? It’s fine to have some things you save for special occasions – that happens with shoes and clothing…

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  • A Guide to Bra Styles, Seams and Shapes

    by Estelle Puleston June 14, 2015
    by Estelle Puleston June 14, 2015

    How much uplift does a quarter cup bra really give you? What’s more supportive, a triangle-cupped bralette or a bandeau? And what difference do seams really make on a bra? Welcome to my…

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  • Should Boutiques Charge for Bra Fittings?

    by Kirsty McAspurn May 28, 2015
    by Kirsty McAspurn May 28, 2015

    Should customers pay for bra fittings? This is a debate that myself and some of my fellow lingerie boutique owners often have. To charge or not to charge? That is the question.…

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  • How I Keep My Lingerie in Perfect Condition

    by Estelle Puleston March 15, 2015
    by Estelle Puleston March 15, 2015

    I like to think I take pretty good care of my lingerie. I was shocked when I read this article (which is just one of many such examples) and saw an…

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  • What Does Machine Washing & Tumble Drying Do to Bras?

    by Estelle Puleston December 6, 2014
    by Estelle Puleston December 6, 2014

    I bought 3 identical bras, all brand new and in perfect condition, and washed them 10 times each. One was hand-washed, one was machine-washed, and one was machine-washed plus tumble-dried too. Here’s what happened.

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  • Online Bra Size Calculators: The Good, The Bad and The Hilarious – Part 2

    by Estelle Puleston November 12, 2014
    by Estelle Puleston November 12, 2014

    Find part 1 here for calculators by Calculators.net, Linda’s Online, Bust’DD, Butterfly Collection, A Sophisticated Pair, Ewa Michalak, Gossard, Ann Summers, La Senza, 85b.org, Babycenter, Figleaves, John Lewis and Debenhams.…

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  • Why You Can’t Equate Bra Band Sizes With Dress Sizes

    by Estelle Puleston October 8, 2014
    by Estelle Puleston October 8, 2014

    A few times recently, on Reddit and Twitter, I’ve seen comments along the lines of “how on Earth can someone not understand that bra band sizes aren’t like dress sizes?!“,…

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  • The Quest for the Perfect Strapless Bra

    by Kirsty McAspurn September 18, 2014
    by Kirsty McAspurn September 18, 2014

    Hands up all of those ladies that have a strapless bra that a) fits perfectly, b) doesn’t fall down, and c) looks attractive. The four of you that just put…

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  • 9 Ways to Care For Your Hosiery (Stockings and Tights)

    by Estelle Puleston October 2, 2013
    by Estelle Puleston October 2, 2013

    I’ve gone through my fair share of hosiery over the years, and mainly because I learnt the hard way how not to care for it. And whilst it didn’t seem…

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An unintentional new addition to my Lingerie Mix n An unintentional new addition to my Lingerie Mix n Match series - I've just gone through and hashtagged all of these #lingeriemixnmatch if you want to check out the others.

I adore this @emmaharrislingerie Melody bra, but sadly the matching knickers have gotten damaged. I am planning to repair them, but when I saw this @harlowandfox Eleanor thong in colour 'Hazel' in the brand's sample sale earlier this year, it looked like a reeeeeally good colour match to give me a second option to wear with the bra. It turns out the silk isn't *quite* as similar a colour as it looked online, but it's pretty close right? I might even add a little bow and pearl charm to the bra's gore to increase the resemblance (and also just because I love pearls).

There will be more mix-n-matches to come in 2023! I really haven't bought a lot of lingerie this year - my latest blog article explains why - so I'm feeling especially motivated to try out new combinations with what I already own. It's a great way to make a lingerie collection feel all exciting and 'new' again without doing any shopping 🛍️🚫

#emmaharrislingerie #harlowandfox #silkandlace #satinandlace #luxurylingerie #luxurywomenswear #beautifullingerie #madeintheUK #Frenchlace #Leaverslace #luxurylace #beautifullace #exquisitelace #silklingerie #lingerieflatlay #fashionflatlay #fashionbloggers #luxurybra #braset #bralove #lingeriefashion #lingeriestyle #lingerieblogger #lingerieaddict #lingeriecollection #wearwhatyouhave
New blog post: Why I hardly bought any lingerie in New blog post: Why I hardly bought any lingerie in 2022. I'll pop the link in my stories 🔗

I only made 3 lingerie purchases throughout the whole of this year, including this Sulis slip skirt. (I also bought this Rosamosario camisole this year but I'm not counting it as lingerie - I wear it as a top). I started trying to live more sustainably in 2019 and admittedly it took me a lot longer to change my lingerie shopping habits than it did my approach to buying things such as food or makeup or even other types of clothing, because alongside fancy patisserie cakes, lingerie has always been my main indulgence. The thing I love and buy to treat myself.

But realistically, I have way more lingerie already than one person actually needs. I still love discovering new brands or designs, but I've stopped feeling like I need to *own* a particular piece to be able to appreciate it. So, anyway, just some thoughts I wanted to share as we wrap up the end of the year - there's more in the blog article.

I think a lot of us are trying to be more sustainable nowadays. Have you made any changes to how you shop for, or care for, your lingerie lately?

#instalingerie #lingeriecommunity #lingerieblogger #fashionblogger #sustainablelingerie #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #sustainableshopping #shoppinghabits #sustainablefashionblogger #buylessbuybetter #lingerieblog #lingerieexpert #lingerielove #lingerielover #lingerieaddict #lingerieaddiction #lingeriestyle #silksatin #sulissilks #rosamosario #silkslip #slipskirt #silklingerie #luxurylingerie #discoverunder10k
As someone who loves white and cream clothing, her As someone who loves white and cream clothing, here's something I couldn't live without: slips! A friend recently described hers as her 'granny slip', but we should totally reclaim this garment and make it popular again - it's SO useful. Do you wear them?

P.S. This slip skirt is by @sulis_silks in a custom champagne colour. A great brand to check for affordable, ethically-produced silk lingerie and nightwear!

#slip #slipskirt #silkslip #silk #noVPL #wardrobeessentials #whiteoutfit #creamoutfit #fashiontips #fashionblogger #styletips #stylingtips #lingeriestyle #lingerieblogger #lingeriecommunity #instalingerie #lingerieexpert #vintagestyleclothing
One of the things I am trying to get better about One of the things I am trying to get better about is repairing my lingerie/clothing. I take really good care of my underwear in general - I hand wash everything, I let it air dry, and I store each set in its own protective bag - but I do have a terrible habit of throwing things on a 'to repair' pile when they break and then just forgetting that they exist. 

This Fréolic set is utterly gorgeous, and generally speaking it's one of the best-constructed sets I own, but the corded metallic lace appliquéd onto the thong was unravelling all over. Photo 2 was taken back in February and it had only gotten worse since, until I eventually stopped wearing it because I didn't want to damage it further.

Well, I finally fixed it. Unfortunately I couldn't find a gold thread in quite the same shade, and I'm definitely no expert embroiderer, but I don't hate the result. At least now I can get back to wearing this beautiful, beautiful lingerie set!

How often do you repair your clothing that breaks? Is it just the special pieces, or something you try to do for everything?

#freoliclondon #freoliclingerie #clothingrepair #mendingclothes #visiblemending #makedoandmend #silkandlace #luxurylace #goldlace #metalliclace #Leaverslace #Frenchlace #Calaislace #dentelledeCalais #silk #silksatin #braset #luxurylingerie #luxurybra #luxurywomenswear #greenandgold #emeraldgreen #madetomeasure #lingerieaddict #bespokelingerie #fashionblogger #clothingrepairs #repairyourclothes #mendyourclothes #makeclotheslast
If you're in search of a really great, comfy bra t If you're in search of a really great, comfy bra that is relatively inexpensive and will work under lots of necklines, might I recommend the @lavinialingerie balconettes. The all-black Mia bra (swipe to see it 👉) is one of my everyday staples! Both bras are the same shape but different cup sizes; I got my best fit by going down a cup size from my usual, but I often have to do that in moulded bras so your experience may not be the same.

What are your favourite everyday bras? 

(P.S. These are both available in plus and full-bust sizes)

#lavinialingerie #bras #bralove #lacebra #balconettebra #balconybra #underwired #bra #lingerie #lingerieexpert #instalingerie #lingerielove #lingeriestyle #lingerieaddict #lingerielife #lingeriecommunity #lingerieblogger #fashionbloggers #bloggerspain #discoverunder10k #flatlayclothing #fashioninsta
I saw this cute little book, Instant Expert Linger I saw this cute little book, Instant Expert Lingerie by Marilisa Racco, online and couldn't resist adding it to my cart. Just spent the afternoon reading it cover to cover. Unfortunately, it's not a great beginner's guide to buy now because it feels pretty dated - as well as some info/advice I don't agree with, it was written in 2011 and large swathes of the book are dedicated to recommending brands (and even some specific lingerie sets) of which a significant number are no longer around. Though if you like learning about now-defunct luxury lingerie brands from the 2000s/2010s, then it might be worth picking up for exactly that reason!

What are your favourite lingerie-themed books? I've read a few, but am now wondering how many others are out there that I've missed over the years...

#lingeriebook #lingeriebooks #fashionbooks #nonfiction #prettybooks #bookillustration #instalingerie #intimateapparel #intimates #lingerielove #lingerieaddict #lingeriefashion #lingerieblogger #lingeriecommunity #lingerieexpert #lingerieguide #fashionguide #fashionbook #nonfictionbook #minibookreview
I saw these obnoxiously pink trousers in the @port I saw these obnoxiously pink trousers in the @portmanbathboutique in Bath on my recent trip to England and simply HAD to have them. I'm not sure if they are intended to be lounge/sleepwear or outerwear - there was a matching lace-trimmed camisole which definitely gave the set a pyjama-y vibe, but it's possible they're just pyjama inspired.

I've been after a pair of high-waisted, loose-fitting silk trousers for ages but everything I'd liked was out of my budget. These aren't pure silk, but they are REALLY good value for money. When I saw the £55 price tag, I assumed they'd be polyester but nope - 20% silk, 80% viscose, and made in Italy too! 

The biggest downside is the sizing - they only came in "one size". Guessing that is a big part of why they were so cheap. My waist is currently 64cm and I had to reduce the waistband by 9cm to get them to fit, so they'd probably fit a UK 10-12 at most and smaller if you're willing to tailor them.

Although the brand has an online shop, these aren't on there right now. Definitely worth a look in store though if you happen to be in either Bath or Devon where they have another boutique. They came in lots of colours 🌈

#portmanbath #pinktrousers #hotpink #fuchsiapink #silkblend #silktrousers #viscosefabric #highwaisted #loungewear #loungewearstyle #loungewearchic #barbiepink #brightpink #pinkstyle #obsessedwithpink #fashionbloggers #discoverunder10k #bathshopping #bathUK #bathfashion #madeinItaly
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