I just started reading a Coco Chanel, An Intimate Life by Lisa Chaney and without even being that far in, what I love most about her is the way she empowered women by designing the iconic, practical but flattering Chanel suit. Isn’t it funny how empowerment through lingerie is kind of opposite? Since lingerie is a luxury, and at times not very practical, it’s not filling any physical need for women… but is it filling a psychological and emotional one? I say yes. Think about it, the last time you wore a well fitting and beautiful bra and panty set under your clothes, were you not more confident and bold than usual? This little black number certainly does the trick. More on this idea soon, but in the meantime, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Slip: Fortnight Lingerie
Photography by Lydia Hudgens
Ahh, it looks so pretty on you! I love it.
Thanks Caro!
love lace, so pretty!
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Thank you, Vittoria, LOVE your blog! <3
I think we forget about the history of lingerie and good foundations. I think whereas in the past they were more practical, more functional, nowadays they do serve these more psychological functions. Although I am not sure that overall women have caught up with this. I have so many friends with basic bras and briefs and shapewear but no investment pieces (not necessarily expensive ones!) that give them pleasure to wear. Hmm indeed!
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Almost forgot – I love the fit of this slip, and you show it off to well to be the very pretty piece that it is. I have one too – it’s quite supportive despite the lace don’t you think?
Hi Sarah, thank you! Yes, honestly, I have truly been loving every single piece Fortnight creates and designs. I have my eye on the Lyra two piece set and perhaps the long line bra in Vermillion. The color (poppy red) is a bold and I (quite weirdly) have very little red lingerie.