Buy Vintage Pin Up Lingerie

If you're looking to buy vintage pin up lingerie, knowing where to shop and what to look for can make the difference between a satisfying experience and one that leaves a lot to be desired.

Pin up girls from an earlier era had tons of sex appeal with an innocent touch to it. They were voluptuous and not afraid to show off their curves. Borrowing this attitude and outfitting yourself in authentic vintage lingerie can make for some modern day excitement.

Vintage vs. Modern

Forget about thongs and G-strings. Vintage lingerie seems positively quaint by today's standards, but pin up girls were anything but dowdy. Soldiers were probably some of the biggest pin up fans and made stars out of Bettie Grable, Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page.

Typical aspects of pin up lingerie include:

• Conical bras: These bras were, to say the least, pointy. Every woman wanted to be a sweater girl and bullet bras helped make this possible.
• Full coverage panty: While panties that cover the entire tummy, hip and bottom may seem more like "granny panties", retro panties in this style have a quirky appeal.
• Garter belts and stockings: Before pantyhose hit the scene, women wore stockings and needed garters to hold them up. Even though garters were briefly considered old-fashioned, many women have fallen in love with them again for their undeniable allure.

Where to Buy Vintage Pin Up Lingerie

For today's woman (and man!) who appreciates retro styling in the bedroom, check out these retailers for vintage lingerie that calls to mind a more innocent time:

• Blue Velvet Vintage: Looking for 40s, 50s and 60s-inspired items? This retailer carries authentic vintage clothing, swimsuits and lingerie, including ruffled bra and panty sets that were so popular at one time. Because many of the pieces at this site are actually vintage, once they're gone, they're gone, so if you see something that catches your eye and is your size, you may want to snap it up right away.
• Dollhouse Bettie: This company sells actual vintage pieces, as well as brand new modern pieces made with a retro twist. What you purchase depends on whether or not you prefer authentic vintage or simply lingerie that looks vintage.
• Babygirl Boutique: You'll find a large selection of vintage-type panties at this site, along with other pin up style costumes and dresses. Although these panties are new, the colors, designs and styles are made to look like real vintage items.
• A Little Lingerie Company: Not only can you buy vintage inspired lingerie, but you can also learn about retro styles and how the structure influenced the close fit, giving women the womanly shapes that were so popular at the time.
• Bullet Bras: The bullet bras sold here aren't authentic vintage pieces, but have an unmistakable retro look. This site will help you get that "Sweater Girl" look you're after, with modern construction and comfort.
• Auction sites: Auction sites like eBay have new items added every day. For vintage shoppers, these sites can be treasure troves of authentic pieces. Be sure you purchase from buyers with excellent reputations, read all of the fine print and study any photographs so that you know what you're getting.
• Consignment shops: Every resale shop won't accept all lingerie, but if you find one that does, you can carefully inspect any piece of interest. Look for stains, rips and tears and if possible, try the items on before you buy—-they may not be returnable.

Be a Modern Day Pin Up

Finding authentic vintage lingerie in good condition isn't easy, but you have the option to buy retro-inspired pieces. When you buy vintage pin up lingerie, you can feel like your favorite pin up or sweater girl from decades past. Enjoy the role play with your partner or just play-act alone. Actual vintage or lingerie with a retro twist can help you look innocent, even if you're not!

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