Naughty and Nice Lingerie Hello fellow eBayers, Do you find yourself reading ebay auctions on lingerie items and do not understand what some of the terms used mean?Do you find yourself within a lingerie store...
During the period between 1900-1930, crochet was a popular pastime. For many women, it was more than just a hobby; it was an economical means to create linens, dainty laces for their lingerie, yokes for their...
As an cinema buff (another word for "nut"), I am in a unique position to know, when reading a listing on Ebay for womens' vintage clothing,whether or not the movie star used as a keyword would have actually...
Use caution when interpreting the descriptions of items that come up under a search for Civil War era clothing, Reenactment attire, or Period dress The terms "Vintage", "Victorian", "Authentic", "Civil War",...
This is the third in the series of my guides to vintage movie stars (i.e. before 1965). This guide is devoted to two style icons: Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich.Both had careers that spanned from the 1920s...
A-line gown - Form fitting bodices that flare out from the waistline to a full skirt. These gowns have a seamless waist. A-line skirt/fit and flare skirt - A skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares...
Corsets create wonderful curves when correctly fitted. The key to a good fit is measuring yourself accurately. This is best accomplished by measuring yourself in front of a mirror. With your bra on, measure...
The History of Lingerie Women have worn undergarments to support, suppress or accentuate their breasts as far back as 3000 BC. The garments were not exactly like they are today, but in one form or another,...
The purpose of this guide is to assist the collector/wearer of reproduction Victorian and Civil War clothing to appreciate the sources of such garments on Ebay. As a seven year seller (Heritage Fashions) and...
If your having trouble naming or describing the lingerie you have or are selling, this guide may help. I've seen far too many pieces of lingerie mislabeled in sales on ebay and that can lead to bad...