Lessons in Lingerie

It’s the essential guide to dressing to undress, from the basics of bras, panties, slips, and shapewear to the sexy extremes of corsets, sheer chemises, balconets, and bustiers—perfect for the tens of

Conway Barsetti doesn't want me to be a model anymore.He wants to keep me all to himself.I inspire him in ways no one else does. Now I'm living with him in his beautiful mansion, and I don't feel like

Being comfortable in your clothes is important, but how you feel underneath them may matter even more. Slipping on lingerie can transform the mundane daily routine of getting dressed into a quietly lu

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A comprehensive and accessible illustrated guide to lingerie from intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict, the internet's top intimate apparel blog.While many love the idea of

American women wear underwear. French women wear lingerie. French women seem inherently more confident in their bodies, able to embrace the sensuality of life and love. What’s their secret?Linge

The design of lingerie is often seen as a mystery, even by professionals working in other sectors of the fashion industry. This book explains the processes at work and the many unexpected influences t

Surveys the different types and styles of women's underwear worn between the 1920s and 1980s in chronological order, with descriptions and color photographs for each garment.