Vintage Basics {Underpinnings}

Here is my final installment of Vintage Basics. I'm sorry that it took me so long to get the last post up. I don't know why, I guess I just get to easily distracted on the internet, I can't help myself. LOL!

Slips - For me is an absolute MUST!!! Every time I wear I dress or blouse and skirt combo, I always pull out my slips, camis, or half-slips. Slips are there to give you that extra layer of modesty. I feel awkward whenever I cannot wear a slip with a dress or skirt. I'm always thinking, "What if someone can see right through the fabric??" I always have these babies handy!

Crinoline - I only own one crinoline petticoat and it's a formal/wedding crinoline for longer skirts. It's my way to cheat out of wearing a caged hoop. I adore these cute petticoats. They come in all sorts of lovely colors. And if you're a bit daring and chose a color that might accent the fabric, when it peaks from under the hem, it makes a nice statement without being unladylike.

Girdles - I don't own a single girdle. I have some modern shape wear, which I guess is the equivalent. I would love to own a vintage girdle, but wow they are expensive. So I think I'm gonna browse the intimates section of K-mart and see what they have to offer. Some modern pieces have vintage inspired design.

Garter Belts - The garter belt shown above is actually mine. I purchased it at an antique shop and finally found out a few months back that it is in fact 1940s. Jackpot!!! I will be wearing it as much as possible if I ever get the laces replaced on it!

Hosiery - Vintage hosiery...absolutely not a must! I loathe hosiery. Growing up in a area where summer is both hot and humid, wearing hosiery is ridiculous for me. And I rip my pantyhose as soon as I get it on sometimes, so I would hate to ruin a pair of vintage hosiery and instead would opt for thigh high modern nylons instead.

Corsets - I had a corset a few years ago. I bought it from Frederick's of Hollywood because between them and Victoria's secret, they had both nice and decent priced corsets. Well, the one I bought never fit me right. Mom talked me into getting a corset with straps and I think for that very reason, it never worked. All the support was in the straps and not lacing. So now I'm searching for a decent corset once more.

Brassieres/Panties - I just don't like the idea of wearing used underwear. I don't know how many women have used those bras or panties before me and I can't stand the idea of them touching my most personal areas. I cringe just thinking about it.

{Psst, I know I've used a bit of Bernie Dexter pictures in these posts. She's such a lovely model and has a great vintage/rockabilly look to her as well!}