Retro Custom Lingerie

Reasons for Custom Lingerie

The most obvious reason for getting custom lingerie made is that most women's bodies don't fit perfectly into the small, medium and large sizes offered at lingerie stores. Additionally, most women's breasts do not fit perfectly into a size 36C or 34B (why they don't sell more bras in half sizes really is a mystery). Also, when it comes to lingerie, "one size fits all" is a lie. One size doesn't fit all. Finally, some women have a hard time finding the perfect lingerie because their breasts are different sizes, meaning the left side is larger or smaller than the right side.

For whatever reason you are choosing to get a few pieces of custom lingerie made, why not choose fun and flirty retro lingerie? Plus, think of how sexy it will feel to be wearing lingerie that was made to fit only your body, not to mention, how comfortable it will be.

Retro Custom Lingerie Designs

The word retro is not synonymous with "old fashioned". Many retro pieces are very daring, even by today's standards, like Cameo's Retro Sling Bra. This bra is designed in the full coverage retro style, but has open cups, so yes, even the seemingly conservative ladies of the 1940's and 1950's weren't so conservative after all. Here are some other styles to consider when designing your custom lingerie, retro style:

• Garter belts – Some retro style garter belts have a "Y" shaped clasp at the bottom of the strap in order to hold the stocking better.
• Corselettes – These items are sort of like a corset that goes down to the top of the thigh instead of ending at the waist, but constructed like a girdle. A corselette lifts and tucks in all the right places. Most all retro corselettes have garter straps attached to them. Corselettes are perfect for completing your retro look with a pair of vintage nylons.
• Bras – Most bras from the 1940's, 50's and 60's are a bit cone-shaped, so the cup is a little pointy. The coverage on the body is also fuller than contemporary bras.
• Panties – Retro panties are generally full-cut and sit high on the waist and low on the leg.
• Nighties – You'll find most of the retro nightgowns are long with beautiful clean lines.

Where to Get Retro Custom Lingerie

Now that your interest is piqued, here are a few places where you can design your own retro custom lingerie.

• Cameo Intimates - Retro designs from Cameo includes baby dolls, garters, plus sizes, bras, panties and camisoles.
• Vintage Retro Lingerie – If you are one of those lucky women who are pretty true to size, check out the custom lingerie offered by Vintage Retro. These items were custom made decades ago and you'll be hard pressed to find another item like it anywhere. How fun is that…having a piece of one-of-a-kind lingerie.
• Ev Love Intimates – Design your own retro lingerie and let Ev Love Intimates bring it to life for you.
• Slips and Lace – Design your own or choose from their catalog of retro lingerie.

Conclusion

Needless to say, lingerie pieces are very personal and intimate items. If you're feeling a little intimidated letting the custom lingerie shops know what you're looking for, you shouldn't! Just try to think to yourself that they've probably heard everything and no type of lingerie design or style request is going to phase them.

Also, be sure to ask how their sizes run. They may have use templates to make their patterns; ask if they do. If not, give them your exact measurements down to the centimeter if necessary. After all, these aren't off the shelf pieces you're buying. If you're paying the extra money to have the lingerie made for you, it should fit you…well, like it was made for you.