NIGHT WEAR
For the ultimate in vintage luxury sleepwear you cant ask for anything more glamorous than a Christian Dior nightgown Some are so beautiful and made of such exquisite fabrics that if youre daring you can wear them as a dress Fortunately with the proliferation of online shops selling highend vintage lingerie finding a classic Dior nightgown is easier than ever During World War II there were such severe restrictions on clothing British women felt unpatriotic for having clothes only to wear while sleeping Everything was simple and no adornments were allowed because all energies were focused on the war effort Immediately following the war there was no money for new clothes However by 1947 economies and outlooks were starting to improve and designer Christian Dior introduced his famous New Look which brought back the hourglass figure and an extravagant amount of fabric Dior said his mission was to make every woman look and feel like a duchess no matter where she was in society It was only fitting therefore that she be as elegant when she went to bed as when she went on the town Most Christian Dior nightgowns were very long made of silk or satin trimmed with lace and delicately embroidered For women who had spent several years wearing threadbare pajamas or chemises to bed this was an unheard of opulence and happily embraced When youre looking for a good price and selection youre better off shopping online where a simple Google search will yield you a list of decent choices The advantage you have with buying a nightgown online is that unlike with most clothes and vintage lingerie its not so fitted that you need to try it on So long as the seller has given the measurements clearly you can feel confident in going through with a purchase
The following are a list of some Web sites that offer quality lingerie and Christian Dior nightgowns
Midnight Glamour is a beautiful site selling all sorts of elegant things from vintage coats and evening gowns to peignoir sets and robes They post excellent pictures of their merchandise and describe it thoroughly including any flaws that must be expected with a vintage piece That said they do not accept returns so you want to be sure of your choice before purchasing Their prices are very reasonable they currently have three wonderful Dior nightgowns all for $100 While they currently only have one nightgown available its a beautiful 1940sstyle gown for only $17 99 This is another example of the detailing you get from fine designer lingerie The lace bodice is delicate and very sexy and the skirt flows
Lady in Red Fashions
Because the photos show the gown hanging on a hanger rather than on a dress dummy you dont get a sense of its shape and beauty but the site describes the gown well and details its condition They have a lot of good pieces and the prices are fairly low Buying anything on eBay is always a risk because while most sellers are upright and honest you really never know what youre likely to get However eBay is where youll find the best prices from either individual sellers or those who have eBay shops A lovely long nightgown with a Vneck buttons and cap lace sleeves charming enough that it could be worn as a vintage evening dress is offered at $11 75 A classic nightgown from the 1970s starts at 19 99 and with its tied waist fitted bodice and charming embroidered daffodils it almost begs to be seen in public Light cotton nightgowns are the ultimate in femininity and in staying cool They should do more than conjure up the image of granny in her gown and cap shuffling her feet along the hardwood floors in her slippers early during the morning if they dont already hopefully they will after you read up on them Single gals new moms and even little girls can enjoy them thanks to their versatility Their styles range from skimpy for those balmy summer nights to more modest versions presentable in the presence of others One of the best things about light cotton nightgowns is their availability You can find them in WalMart but you can also find them in fine lingerie stores
Theres really nothing negative to be said about these airy little cotton numbers just dont expect them to keep you warm on cold winter nights Theyll whisper in the summer breeze make you feel like young again when springtime sets in and let you down slowly when fall is around the corner though Bonus tip If you find yourself experiencing night sweats or hot flashes these gowns can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping you comfortable while youre trying to sleep Serene Comfort has a wide selection of cotton nightgowns The most common color that comes to mind in this category may be pure and innocent white but they offer pink floral and light blue styles There are also styles with spaghetti straps and wider ballet style sleeves Need more coverage than that on your arms Youre in luck There are also short and longsleeve styles On an even flirtier note theres the Long Sleeve Pima Cotton Nightgown at Alpaca Direct Its cut from $70 down to $39 95 right now and comes in sizes small medium large extra large and 1X If corals your color indulge yourself As mentioned above even little girls can appreciate the beauty of a cotton nightgown For example theres the Pink Kitty Cats Cotton Nightgown from Best Dressed Child Its a little on the pricey side though at $42 For those new or expecting moms Mimi Maternity has a few cotton blend nightgowns like the gown robe set available for $78 00 color peachypink and the sleep gown available in blue or pink for $48 As you can see light cotton nightgowns are available for every walk of life almost every temperature and for all types of personalities and personal styles If youre a girlygirl you can opt for floral prints with delicate ballet sleeves A little more on the classic side Youll love the crisp simplicity of a white sleeveless gown
If cottons still not your ideal type of sleepwear because you like to feel like a sex kitten in the boudoir you can try a satin style Theyre still cool in the summer versatile and overall a bit OK in most cases a lotsexier Shimmy into an apple red spaghetti strap nightgown and your lovers eyes wont be able to leave you all night While cotton gowns have the allure of all the innocence of a Victorian era wedding night satin styles offer a certain contrasting eroticism Above all when youre caring for your cotton lingerie or any lingerie at all you should read the tag first It will tell you the best way to preserve your nightgowns beauty for as long as possible Nothings worse than opening up the washer or dryer to find a piece nothing like the one you tossed into the water an hour or so before.
For the ultimate in vintage luxury sleepwear you cant ask for anything more glamorous than a Christian Dior nightgown Some are so beautiful and made of such exquisite fabrics that if youre daring you can wear them as a dress Fortunately with the proliferation of online shops selling highend vintage lingerie finding a classic Dior nightgown is easier than ever During World War II there were such severe restrictions on clothing British women felt unpatriotic for having clothes only to wear while sleeping Everything was simple and no adornments were allowed because all energies were focused on the war effort Immediately following the war there was no money for new clothes However by 1947 economies and outlooks were starting to improve and designer Christian Dior introduced his famous New Look which brought back the hourglass figure and an extravagant amount of fabric Dior said his mission was to make every woman look and feel like a duchess no matter where she was in society It was only fitting therefore that she be as elegant when she went to bed as when she went on the town Most Christian Dior nightgowns were very long made of silk or satin trimmed with lace and delicately embroidered For women who had spent several years wearing threadbare pajamas or chemises to bed this was an unheard of opulence and happily embraced When youre looking for a good price and selection youre better off shopping online where a simple Google search will yield you a list of decent choices The advantage you have with buying a nightgown online is that unlike with most clothes and vintage lingerie its not so fitted that you need to try it on So long as the seller has given the measurements clearly you can feel confident in going through with a purchase
The following are a list of some Web sites that offer quality lingerie and Christian Dior nightgowns
Midnight Glamour is a beautiful site selling all sorts of elegant things from vintage coats and evening gowns to peignoir sets and robes They post excellent pictures of their merchandise and describe it thoroughly including any flaws that must be expected with a vintage piece That said they do not accept returns so you want to be sure of your choice before purchasing Their prices are very reasonable they currently have three wonderful Dior nightgowns all for $100 While they currently only have one nightgown available its a beautiful 1940sstyle gown for only $17 99 This is another example of the detailing you get from fine designer lingerie The lace bodice is delicate and very sexy and the skirt flows
Lady in Red Fashions
Because the photos show the gown hanging on a hanger rather than on a dress dummy you dont get a sense of its shape and beauty but the site describes the gown well and details its condition They have a lot of good pieces and the prices are fairly low Buying anything on eBay is always a risk because while most sellers are upright and honest you really never know what youre likely to get However eBay is where youll find the best prices from either individual sellers or those who have eBay shops A lovely long nightgown with a Vneck buttons and cap lace sleeves charming enough that it could be worn as a vintage evening dress is offered at $11 75 A classic nightgown from the 1970s starts at 19 99 and with its tied waist fitted bodice and charming embroidered daffodils it almost begs to be seen in public Light cotton nightgowns are the ultimate in femininity and in staying cool They should do more than conjure up the image of granny in her gown and cap shuffling her feet along the hardwood floors in her slippers early during the morning if they dont already hopefully they will after you read up on them Single gals new moms and even little girls can enjoy them thanks to their versatility Their styles range from skimpy for those balmy summer nights to more modest versions presentable in the presence of others One of the best things about light cotton nightgowns is their availability You can find them in WalMart but you can also find them in fine lingerie stores
Theres really nothing negative to be said about these airy little cotton numbers just dont expect them to keep you warm on cold winter nights Theyll whisper in the summer breeze make you feel like young again when springtime sets in and let you down slowly when fall is around the corner though Bonus tip If you find yourself experiencing night sweats or hot flashes these gowns can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping you comfortable while youre trying to sleep Serene Comfort has a wide selection of cotton nightgowns The most common color that comes to mind in this category may be pure and innocent white but they offer pink floral and light blue styles There are also styles with spaghetti straps and wider ballet style sleeves Need more coverage than that on your arms Youre in luck There are also short and longsleeve styles On an even flirtier note theres the Long Sleeve Pima Cotton Nightgown at Alpaca Direct Its cut from $70 down to $39 95 right now and comes in sizes small medium large extra large and 1X If corals your color indulge yourself As mentioned above even little girls can appreciate the beauty of a cotton nightgown For example theres the Pink Kitty Cats Cotton Nightgown from Best Dressed Child Its a little on the pricey side though at $42 For those new or expecting moms Mimi Maternity has a few cotton blend nightgowns like the gown robe set available for $78 00 color peachypink and the sleep gown available in blue or pink for $48 As you can see light cotton nightgowns are available for every walk of life almost every temperature and for all types of personalities and personal styles If youre a girlygirl you can opt for floral prints with delicate ballet sleeves A little more on the classic side Youll love the crisp simplicity of a white sleeveless gown
If cottons still not your ideal type of sleepwear because you like to feel like a sex kitten in the boudoir you can try a satin style Theyre still cool in the summer versatile and overall a bit OK in most cases a lotsexier Shimmy into an apple red spaghetti strap nightgown and your lovers eyes wont be able to leave you all night While cotton gowns have the allure of all the innocence of a Victorian era wedding night satin styles offer a certain contrasting eroticism Above all when youre caring for your cotton lingerie or any lingerie at all you should read the tag first It will tell you the best way to preserve your nightgowns beauty for as long as possible Nothings worse than opening up the washer or dryer to find a piece nothing like the one you tossed into the water an hour or so before.
