Sexy Vintage Lingerie That Every Modern Pinup Gal Should Have

So this last weekend I went shopping for a friend's Bridal Shower gift. As I walked through the mall, I found myself staring at several window displays featuring scantily glad mannequins wearing "made in china" lacy rhinestoned satin dental floss thongs and bras. In my opinion... cheapening the female figure. Whatever happened to well constructed bras? High quality soft feminine silks, sexy and structured lingerie that shape your every curve? That make you feel like a sex kitten, a goddess..

Suzy Parker Lingerie Photo Shoot 1951

They are still available to us! We just have to look a little harder to find and cherish them. Whether you've graciously been given your grandmother's favorite girdles and slips, or you've hunted and found some amazing 1950's bras and panties at local vintage boutiques. The 4 essential vintage pieces you must have in your lingerie drawer include:

Bras -Bullet bras are an important garment to have in your vintage lingerie drawer. Many 1940's and 1950's garments need the bullet shape to fit properly. They also make it look like you have incredible posture.

Girdle -Now this is the original shapewear’s tough, no nonsense grandma! If you’ve never experienced a true vintage girdle, go try one right now, and from then on your spanxs will feel like baggy cheap spandex! The vintage girdle is the key to achieving the true Pinup body! Many vintage garments need to be smooth and cinched around the mid section, especially when wearing any "New Look" 1950's dresses, and this requires a good girdle!

Panties -While buying old underwear may sound a bit …questionable…you might be surprised at the amount of deadstock panties out there (this means they are unused and still have the tags attached). Having high waist underwear with a high waist skirt, dress, or pair of pants is very important. If you wear low rise panties with something tight and high waitsted, you might get an unwanted line on your hips showing through the garment.

Garter belt -Finding the right size, good fit everyday garter belt should sit at your waist, not your hips, like many “bedroom garter belts” do. The best garter belts are the ones made with 6 garter tabs, 3 on each side. this will ensure that your stockings stay in place and dont slide around. Also, a garter belt should be worn UNDER your panties. Unless it is a girdle and garter belt in one. It should be comfortable, but not too big, otherwise your stockings will pull it down throughout the day.

Awww.. ..The heavy boning, delicate french lace detailing, lustrous feel of delightful vintage fabrics pressed against your bare skin. I hope some of these fabulous vintage 1950's lingerie advertisements and photos get you in the mood...

..to wear vintage lingerie.