PLUS SIZE LINGERIE
Lingerie-- the word suggests
lacey, titillating garments. But lingerie came from humble origins. The term "lingerie" is from the French linge,
or linen alluding to the cloth from which underwear was by tradition made. By the end of the nineteenth century,
lingerie had become a common term to describe underwear that had moved beyond sensible functions to be used as a
device of for the exhibit of the female body. Lingerie was initially made for every size- including plus
sizes.

Lingerie was
supposed to only be used by women within the confines of a blissfully married life in the early years; with strict
controls. One female journalist penned in 1902, "Lovely lingerie does not belong only to the fast. . . . dainty
undergarments are not necessarily a sign of depravity." As time passed, lingerie's attractiveness to the general
population increased along with decreasing adherence to Victorian morality, and the increasing social status of
women. Lingerie was freedom from the practical and flagrantly straitlaced undergarments advocated by the Victorian
era. For example, a doctor of that time period recommended wool as the perfect underwear for sanitation and
wellbeing.
In the
beginning, handmade lingerie was a symbol of high social class, which only a few could afford. Notable were those
designed by English fashion designer known as Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon) who produced camisoles, peignoirs, and
petticoats using combinations of lace, chiffon , and crepe de chine. These fabrics intentionally appealed to the
sense of touch, and were the basis of a new sensuality for the 20th century woman. Although artificial fibers
such as rayon and nylon were marketed in the 1920s and 1930s as a luxury fabrics through the use of the name
"artificial silk" their use made lingerie more affordable.
 Polka Dot Night Shirt Price: 24.95 Polka Dot Night Shirt
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 Tear Drop Petticoat Price: 22.95 Tear Drop Petticoat
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 Sheer Open Cup Baby Doll Price: 21.95 Sheer Open Cup Baby Doll
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 Baby Doll with Garters & Stockings Price: 36.95 Baby Doll with Garters & Stockings
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 True Love Chemise & Robe Set Price: 24.95 True Love Chemise & Robe Set
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 Oh Baby Stretch Satin Baby Doll Price: 24.95 Oh Baby Stretch Satin Baby Doll
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 Lace Baby Doll & Charmeuse Robe Price: 23.95 Lace Baby Doll & Charmeuse Robe
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 Lace & Faux Snake Skin Dress Price: 35.77 Lace & Faux Snake Skin Dress
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 Chinoiserie Baby Doll Price: 25.95 Chinoiserie Baby Doll
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 Chinoiserie Robe Price: 25.95 Chinoiserie Robe
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 Microfiber & Stretch Lace Baby Doll Price: 26.95 Microfiber & Stretch Lace Baby Doll
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 Smocked Mesh Baby Doll Price: 30.95 Smocked Mesh Baby Doll
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 Charmeuse & Lace Robe Price: 22.95 Charmeuse & Lace Robe
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 Stretch Satin Open Cup Baby Doll Price: 22.77 Stretch Satin Open Cup Baby Doll
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 Zebra Print Satin Baby Doll Price: 32.95 Zebra Print Satin Baby Doll
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