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Q & A. The ultimate guide to Suspender Belts / Garter belts
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Suspender Belts – The Ultimate Guide

August 2, 2025 / 2031 / 0
We have created this Q&A guide to suspender belts (Garter belts) to help answer some of the top questions we are asked – some basic like how to wear one, how to choose the right size, and many others that... Continue reading
from pin-up to goddess, how to create the look 1950s style
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From Pin-Up Queens to Everyday Goddesses: Embrace Your Inner Bombshell

October 20, 2024 / 997 / 0
How to look glamorous – 1950’s Style There’s something undeniably captivating about the glamour of pin-up icons like Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe—the way they exuded confidence, charm, and sensuality without apology. But the truth is, that magnetic energy isn’t... Continue reading
1950s fashion styling tips
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STYLING TIPS FOR A 1950’s LOOK

August 27, 2023 / 1402 / 0
Creating a 1950s-inspired look is all about embracing the vintage charm and iconic styles of that era.Styling the look starts at the bottom – with your lingerie. This is the foundation for the whole look – pointy breasts, nipped in... Continue reading
Multi Strap Suspender Belts - what are they and the benefits of wearing one
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What is a multi-strap suspender belt

July 12, 2023 / 1365 / 0
A multi-strap suspender belt, also known as a garter belt, is a lingerie accessory that is worn around the waist to hold up stockings. It typically consists of a stretchy belt with multiple straps hanging down, usually six or more,... Continue reading
What is the difference between burlesque and pin-up
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What is the Difference between Burlesque and Pin-up?

June 26, 2021 / 4269 / 0
Burlesque or Pin-up – how are they different? To the untrained eye, burlesque and pin-up can often be mistaken for the same thing. But the reality is they are two very different styles. Both offer a display of glamorous-looking women,... Continue reading
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Why do women wear lingerie, is it just for sex?

May 26, 2021 / 12065 / 6
Do women only wear lingerie for sex? There’s a common misconception (by men) that gorgeous lingerie is worn purely for their benefit or for sex – but this couldn’t be any further from the truth. While lingerie has been worn... Continue reading
compression stockings - how do I keep them up?
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Wearing Compression Stockings with a Suspender Belt

April 10, 2021 / 7301 / 11
We have written this article in response to the number of queries we receive from both men and women along the lines of “My Compression Stockings fall down, how can I keep them in place” ? Compression stockings are worn... Continue reading
Great Lingerie for Body Confidence
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The Power of Lingerie

June 4, 2019 / 6000 / 0
The Power of Lingerie When I talk about powerful lingerie I mean the ‘nice stuff’ which in my mind is different to general ‘underwear’. Underwear is what I wear whilst sitting here writing blog posts in solitary, (for example M&S... Continue reading
Suspender belts for men
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Suspender Belts for Men – Why Men Wear Suspender / Garter Belts

March 28, 2019 / 23137 / 35
Suspender Belt Advice for Men / Male Wearers I have written this brief guide because from the amount of emails and telephone enquiries we receive from men, that some advice is needed when it comes to styles and sizing. Suspender... Continue reading
Housewives of the 1950s
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The Glamorous 1950’s Housewife

August 11, 2017 / 8564 / 0
In the 1950s, glamour was what women wanted most following the austerity of the 1940s. They saw the big screen stars and pinup girls that had curves, nipped waists and high pointed breasts and style icons such as Marilyn Monroe,... Continue reading

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