Vintage loungewear

Dec 212010
 

Marks & Spencer (M&S) British retailer has some gorgeous collections for Fall/Winter 2010. The beauty and class of the Portfolio and Autograph Collections are what prompted me to write this post.

A Touch of History

Twiggy Photo at Allposters

M and S has always run newspaper and/or magazine ads since the early 1950s, but the introduction of some famous stars such as Twiggy and David Jason in various TV ads has helped raise the company’s profile. Twiggy first appeared in 1967, returning later in 1995 and 2005.

Marks & Spencer also has a Twiggy collection up on their site featuring Twiggy outfits from their Christmas TV Advert. But it’s their lingerie I love best, here are a few of my top picks!

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Sep 302010
 

Dita lounging at home in her dressing gown

What do you wear to bed?

Either a little lace slip or nothing at all. I love being nude in very fine sheets. I keep a dressing gown next to the bed and that’s what I slip in and out of to wear around the house.

- Dita von Teese, OK Magazine interview

Swan about your boudoir in these  glamorous vintage dressing gowns and loungewear from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Below you’ll find my hand-picked glamorous vintage inspired dressing gowns and robes!

Secrets in Lace 1960s robe in nude & mint
In the 1960′s you could always find sexy night gowns, baby dolls and glamour lounge pieces in favorite pastels like Pink and Mint. Secrets in Lace Pampering Pleasures Long Button Front Robe is adorned with Lace around the bust and semi-sheer nylon. Complete the look with the Ruffle Trim Brief!

Elizabeth Taylor lounging in quilted dressing gown

Liz Taylor lounging in satin quilted dressing gown


40s Vintage Textron Quilted Smoking Jacket
from: Dollhouse Bettie
Smoking jackets were seen as the epitome of class in the 1940′s and 50′s. This short Textron jacket is not only comfortable when you have guests over, but it will keep you stylish taking a smoking break inside or out of doors. The quilted design of the sky blue rayon is nicely complimented by the cozy black lining. This luxurious jacket has elegant long sleeves and a classic right hand pocket for your hanky. Post WWII Asian influence is seen in the swirling appliques on the bodice front, long loops of contrasting rope piping add incredible texture and a unique design element to the piece. New old stock garment maintains the original paper tag reading, “Textron, Rayon, Style 3191, Size 12.” Bust 44, shoulder is 16, sleeve is 25, length at center back is 30, fitting a S/34 as shown or M/36. This item is in mint new old stock condition without flaws.

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