Ladies, Valentine's Day will soon be upon us if mainstream retail America have not knocked you over the head with it yet. Instead of red, pink, and white...why not try French blue, ecru, and antique ivory for Valentine's Day evening wear?

Recently I photographed several antique and vintage lingerie and boudoir evening pieces. I'll be adding these into the shop this week so you'll have it in plenty of time before Valentine's Day!

Often times we are so enamored with our new dress or blouse that we neglect a very important piece of an outfit, lingerie. Undergarments are the foundation to every outfit and can majorly change the way clothes look and fit. And don't forget they also add an element of sexy. We have put together a few of our favorite vintage inspiration photos along with our top picks from our stock of vintage lingerie right now.


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VINTAGE 1920S SILK CREAM STEP IN | Morning Glory Step In
VINTAGE 1920S SILK CHEMISE LINGERIE | Kiss Me Till Dawn Slip


VINTAGE 1940S PEACH CROCHET LACE BED JACKET | Peach Dusk Bed Jacket
VINTAGE 1980S OFF WHITE ROBE WITH EYELET AND FLORAL | Aurelia Robe


VINTAGE 1930S IVORY LACE LINGERIE SHORTS | Winter Suitors Lingerie Shorts
VINTAGE 1930S PINK SILK TAP SHORTS WITH LACE | Antique Helleborus Shorts


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I have a very soft spot in my heart for lingerie from the 1920s. I especially love vintage teddies, chemises, and vintage step-ins. Vintage lingerie is almost always in my favorite colors of pale pink, peach, and cream. But I also quite love the cool peppermint blues and seafoam greens. My favorite part of course are the very feminine and sweet details of lace and little rosettes.

A chemise is usually straight cut and have been around since the Middle Ages. Although the chemise in the Middle Ages is much different than what is considered a chemise now. In the 1920s a chemise was much shorter than it's Middle Ages ancestor and would often be worn to replace bras and panties.

A step in is very similar to a chemise except there is fabric between the legs that buttons. Sometimes it doesn't button and you would just "step-in" to wear it.




This pale pink vintage 1920s chemise is made of crepe de chine and features cream colored lace and little blue rosettes.

As we go into the later 1920s and into the 1930s the step in started to get more defined waists and bustline. And also hips were more defined usually with a little bit of added lace or ruffle.


"In the great race to look like slim young trees - there must be no extra thickness given by choosing the right undies."


This peppermint blue step in is in a rare strapless style with ribbon along the bust to gather it around one's bust. This dates probably closer to the late 20s or even early 1930s since there is a defined bust area (although the original ribbon that goes to this is long gone) and the hips are defined with tiers of lace.

Also later in the 1920s and more popular in the 1930s were tap pants. I LOVE tap pants and shorts in general that have this very feminine shape is it is very flattering to my figure.


This two pieces of vintage lingerie from the 1920s will be available at Adored Vintage soon!

Vintage lingerie in the 1920s are usually composed of silk, crepe de chine, cotton, crepe silk. These fabrics usually have a soft papery feel. In the later 20s and into the 30s vintage lingerie would be made from "Celanese" crepe satin and "Celanese" Crepe De Chine would usually had more sheen and feels a little more slippery than 1920s crepe de chine or crepe silk.

I've always had a soft spot for vintage lingerie and recently I've had a mild obsession with vintage petticoats from the late Victorian era to the Edwardian era. Petticoats were a symbol of femininity and were almost often trimmed with lace, ruffles, embroidery, and applique. They were worn to protect your dresses from your body (sweat, oil) and for added warmth. Not only did they serve as an undergarment, they were also used to help structure your dress.




I love these petticoats because they're often made of sturdier fabrics than the dresses themselves since petticoats had to be worn all the time and more often than not you would wear the same petticoats under different dresses.

How to wear a vintage petticoat in modern day times: These petticoats are perfect for layering. For summer wear a vintage petticoat with a pretty camisole or breezy blouse. For Autumn pair it with a longer cardigan or cropped denim jacket. And if you want to toughen up your look, dare you wear a leather biker jacket?

All of these Edwardian petticoats will be in Adored Vintage this weekend!

I've finally started to sort through the rather large collection of vintage lingerie, night gowns, robes, slips, peignoirs, and antique corset covers I have amassed over the past couple of years. I'll be listing some delicates and intimates in the shop here and there, so if all things lace, sheer, and romantic are your cup of tea, be sure to visit the shop to check out The Boudoir (vintage lingerie) collection!

Vintage lace slips, chiffon peignoirs, ruffled bodices, and dainty bows all coming soon to the shop!

Vintage sleepwear and loungewear used to be so lovely, nowadays it's so easy for us women to slip on sweatpants and a baggy t-shirt. I think we should bring back delicate and feminine nightwear! Aren't all of these just so sweet?

More images and product details at the vintage shop! { A D O R E V I N T A G E }

How to date vintage lingerie: If you need help dating vintage lingerie, studying vintage lingerie advertisements and catalog scans will be your best bet. Advertisements for vintage slips, nightgowns, and peignoirs can be usually be found in vintage magazines for women which are always marked with a date.

For alternate options on dating vintage lingerie, you can also view photos of Hollywood starlets many of which did glamour photoshoots in maribou feather trimmed robes, silk evening gowns, and chiffon night wear.