Lingerie Catalogs Online

Benefits of Browsing Lingerie Catalogs Online

More men than women have looked forward to new editions of the Victoria’s Secret catalog, and plenty enjoy the classic Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog as well. These may not be the sort of coffee table reading you want lying around when your parents or in-laws come to visit, but they can be harmless entertainment.

However, a number of environmental defense groups have been very outspoken in recent years about the irresponsible practices by the catalog companies, and Victoria’s Secret has come under especially sharp criticism for using virgin forests to make their catalogs. Recycled paper would certainly be better, but using no natural resources at all is best. Canceling your mailing and shopping online will make your postal carrier’s back feel better, and you’ll be doing that much more to keep the planet healthy.

Looking through a lingerie catalog online can also be a lot more efficient. The Web site will be updated far more frequently, so you can be sure that what you want is in stock in your exact size and color. You can also get a bigger, and often clearer, picture of the item, sometimes from different angles. You can also get a better sense of what the color really looks like. And then you can just go ahead and order--no need to get on the phone and spend ten minutes when instead you can allot two and move on.

But before you order, it’s useful to comparison shop a bit. The very same nightie, camisole, or garter belt you like might be available on Amazon or Overstock, possibly for less money. It’s always worth a look.

Other Lingerie Catalogs

Besides the online versions of the well-known lingerie companies, you can find a lot of lingerie catalogs online for lines that are specialized or small. Often times, you’ll come across something far more interesting or useful than the typical more mass-produced fare.

For the sexy plus-size woman, for example, there is the great site Hips and Curves, which has a really high-quality site (they actually use models with real hips and curves) and is fun to browse. You also have access to what’s being discounted or discontinued, so you can do a lot of shopping and still save money.

If you’re more interested in the girdles and bullet bras of old, there are many sites that specialize in excellent vintage lingerie. One of the more popular is Pink Girl Vintage Lingerie. The catalog is very easy and fun to browse and the selection is quite good.

For those who like a retro look but don’t want to fuss with the real thing, a lot of online-based companies are making reproduction lingerie for all the sexy kittens out there. Little Lingerie Company has a great online catalog of vintage-inspired wear, including pinup lingerie, full slips, bralettes, camisoles, mini slips, G-strings, slit skirts and, for a dash of modern practicality and old-school sexiness, cell phone garters. Before you start shopping, you can learn all about the range of vintage lingerie with their various history pages. Men will like the pictures, too!

Finally, since you’re already being green by browsing online instead of via the mail, why not go all the way and start buying green lingerie? More and more companies are producing organic underwear under responsible conditions. Cosabella has a line of bamboo lingerie, and the British company Green Knickers has a continually growing line of super-cute and eco-friendly undies. And if you want to be retro and eco-chic, check out the amazing stuff by Enamore--they have great clothes, too. Don’t be put off by prices that are a bit higher than you’d normally spend on good lingerie--if there’s one place you really want organic fibers, it’s under your clothes.