Sheer Retro Panties

Sheer retro panties are a fun way to pay homage to what was once consider risqué lingerie.

No one really needs a reminder that what was considered risqué back in the ultra conservative 1940's and 1950's is laughable compared to what is currently considered risqué. Now, most would consider racy panties to be (depending on how conservative the person is) anything from thongs to crotchless styles. Of course, such things didn't exist decades ago and sheer retro panties are racy because they're sheer but they were still designed to sit high on the waist and low on the legs. Think of "boy short" bathing suits and panties where the waist comes all the way up to the belly button.

Here are a few other, more fancy designs for sheer panties from decades ago:

• Tap pants design – These sheer panties are designed like tap pants, where they look a little more like shorts than underwear. They are generally high-waisted with a lace-trimmed leg and fit more loosely around the leg than other retro panties. Now, if you're looking for actual tap pants, you'll find that unlike the current style, the vintage style tap pants go down to just below the knee.
• Lacy bottoms – These cute and flirty panties are also high-waisted and cut low on the thigh, but they have rows of ruffles on the bottom from the back to the front.
• Bloomers – Bloomer style sheer panties are fitted on the waist and leg, but loose around the body. Usually, bloomer style retro panties are lined with lace ruffles at the leg.

Below is a list of places online where you can find vintage and retro panties:

• Dollhouse Bettie – Sheer panties and bras offered by Dollhouse Bettie are designed in the 1950's style. They use vintage nylon in the construction of the panties so they not only have that retro look, but retro feel as well.
• Secrets in Lace – The sheer panty selection at Secrets in Lace includes black, white and pink and run in sizes from extra small to 4X.
• Purple Dreams – This website has one of the largest selections of retro style sheer panties available in colors such as pale yellow, black, purple and teal.
• Cameo Intimates – Here you'll find retro style panties made with contemporary materials. Take a look at their garter belts and vintage nylons to complete your vintage lingerie look.
• Baby Girl Boutique – Inspired by the pinup girls of the 1950's, their "Scanty Panty" even comes with a "censor line" to cover up your "bottom cleavage" as the website puts it.
• Enchanted Oldies – You will find truly vintage retro panties at Enchanted Oldies. They offer sheer lace burlesque styles along with tap pants and full-cut panties.

The fact that these panties are sheer means they are very delicate. That makes throwing them in the washer, even on the gentle cycle, a huge no-no. Putting these panties in the washer and dryer will lead to runs or tears in the panty and the lace. Instead, always hand wash these delicate intimates and hang them to dry. This is especially important if you are purchasing true retro panties and not panties made in the retro style.

Also, be sure to use only the most delicate of laundry detergents. The chemicals in other soaps tend to break down the integrity of the materials over time. Not only do you need to wash them with soap especially made for delicates like Woolite or a baby soap like Dreft, don't use too much.

When you hear about how retro panties are high-waisted and cut low on the leg, you may think that they sound like "granny panties" but they aren't! These panties, especially the sheer variety, are sexy, fun, flirty and oh-so-feminine.

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