Women treat lingerie as a staple in their wardrobes. Maybe it is because they use it everyday before they go to sleep. But others simply collect it for the reason of being fashionable.

When it comes to collecting lingerie, vintage lingerie will always come to the picture. Do you remember those vintage slips, girdles, differently shaped underwear, corsets and camisoles? The most authentic designs come only from those old underwears from the twenties to the seventies.

But first, how is vintage lingerie different from modern ones? Well, they have different uses to begin with. Vintage slips and underwear are used inside a dress or skirt to make the body more slender and attractive. Girdles and corsets also function the same way but it targets the stomach area in contrast with vintage slips and underwear which targets the buttocks area. The camisoles are those sleeveless tops put inside the woman’s clothing to reduce the coldness felt by the outside climate.

If you are wondering where you can purchase vintage lingerie, you can find them in your friendly lingerie outlets. Some popular brands like Lucie Ann, Lorraine and Van Raalte have vintage collections. These brands sell vintage slips as well as nightgowns made of satin or silk which are also embroidered and come in different patterns and designs.

But you have to be wary of sizes. The sizes of today are bigger than the past years. Also, you must consider that sizes may vary from country to country so be sure to cross check sizes before purchasing.