What's on Top - Bras, panties, garter belts, slips, & stockings

[Sylvanrealm]

Does anyone here wear tap pants (are french knickers the Brit term?) for every day? Can they be worn under trousers? Are they comfortable for every day?

I do occasionally wear tap pants and, yes, they are very comfortable. I find them much more comfortable than most other forms of underwear. They shouldn't show up under pants either because they are generally made of very thin, silky material (at least from what I have encountered).

 

[Wire9Vintage]

Where can one find a good quality and fitting underdress? All I can find are slips, but I need something in black without the lacy bits all over to go under a couple of sheer dresses I have.

 

[Drappa]

Where can one find a good quality and fitting underdress? All I can find are slips, but I need something in black without the lacy bits all over to go under a couple of sheer dresses I have.

I got some great jersey ones at H&M. They wash and wear really well.

 

[zombi]

Well, I was right. I wear a 32 C in "normal" bras and I bought a 34 C from What Katie Did -- the cups are too big. At least, I think that's the problem. The band feels fine to me, on the smallest setting, but there is such room in the cups I can't imagine it's supposed to look this way. I will have to carefully measure to figure out what size I need so I can send it back.

BUT the bra itself is lovely, I wish I had gotten the right size the first time. I can't wait to have one that fits so I can wear it!

 

[Black Dahlia]

I've been eying this 'Secrets in Lace' set, time to buy methinks! I wanted the What Katie Did leopard print bullet bra, but sadly it's no longer being made.
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[Puzzicato]

Has anyone tried the Funn mercerised cotton stockings? They are the only ones I have been able to find that seem to do a larger size. Or can anyone else suggest a source of plus-size cotton stockings ? "One size" just doesn't work on these thighs!

 

[Black Dahlia]

Has anyone tried the Funn mercerised cotton stockings? They are the only ones I have been able to find that seem to do a larger size. Or can anyone else suggest a source of plus-size cotton stockings ? "One size" just doesn't work on these thighs!

I would love to have a pair of those! It's always hard to find opaque stockings.
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[Drappa]

Haven't heard of Funn before, but I am a huge fan of Levante wool stockings (and tights). I got the medium size and they are good for me (UK12), so tall or extra tall may be what you're after. They are super soft and warm, can't say enough good things about them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Levante-Plain-Denier-Wool-Stockings/dp/B001G4R1G0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296061105&sr=8-1

 

[Puzzicato]

I hadn't thought of Levante! Thanks Drappa. I went off their pantyhose because I used to unfailingly ladder them the first time out of the pack, but that shouldn't be a problem with woollen stockings.

 

[Drappa]

Oh, I have some of their woolen tights I have had for two or three years and worn often. Not a single ladder or hole so far.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Passing along a discount offer from the good folks at What Katy Did, as spotted by one of the Lounge's London gentlemen --

"I noticed in this morning's Metro an offer which the Ladies of the Lounge might find of interest. Lingerie brand What Katy Did are currently offering a 20% discount to customers who quote the "Metro" offer. Offer runs until 14 February, can't be used in conjunction with any other offers. According to Metro, the offer is good either in person in the boutique in London, or via the website, so presumably Lounge ladies based outside the UK can take advantage of it too."

 

[Puzzicato]

Thanks Lizzie (and anonymous gentleman of the Lounge!).

 

[LinaSofia]

ooh that's good to know! Maybe I'll use that offer for some new stockings!

I was going to ask you ladies if anyone has tried tulle seamed stockings?? I seem to ladder my stockings on such a regular basis - and my cat has a thing for attacking my legs which doesn't exactly help!! - so I just bought some tulle stockings from ebay as a hard wearing everyday alternative. They just arrived and they seem all baggy around the ankle before even being worn, so I am expecting these to get really unflattering and stretched out. They seem to stretch one way and then not pull back. Are all tulle stockings like this or are these just a poorly made pair?

What Katie Did has some tulle stockings available too, has anyone tried them?

 

[Puzzicato]

Haven't heard of Funn before, but I am a huge fan of Levante wool stockings (and tights). I got the medium size and they are good for me (UK12), so tall or extra tall may be what you're after. They are super soft and warm, can't say enough good things about them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Levante-Plain-Denier-Wool-Stockings/dp/B001G4R1G0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296061105&sr=8-1

A pair of these arrived today - I will report back! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[jetgirl]

What Katie Did has some tulle stockings available too, has anyone tried them?

I have teir tulle seamed tights and they are one of my favorite things to wear.

 

[Drappa]

A pair of these arrived today - I will report back! Thanks for the suggestion.

Oh good, I hope you like them!

 

[LinaSofia]

I have teir tulle seamed tights and they are one of my favorite things to wear.

Oh great! so maybe they're better than the ones I've got. I might give them a try! Do they not get stretched out and "bunchy" around the ankles then?

 

[jetgirl]

No. but they are the tights version. I would like the stockings, they are on my "list".

 

[W-D Forties]

I have the tulle stockings and they're fab, although I don't wear them as much as my 30denier 'red fox' stockings from them. I find all of their stockings to be a great fit and although they will get a bit looser and slightly wrinkle around the ankles with wear, I think this is part of the charm of wearing original non stretch stockings.

Although I do wear M&S opaque tights in the winter I can't wear modern stretchy stockings now, they feel horrid!

 

[LinaSofia]

Ah thanks for the feedback ladies! I will snap up a pair as soon as I have some spare pennies. Although, I find their cheaper £5 stockings a bit disappointing, because they get really saggy. But maybe I should just wash them more often!!! However, sadly they've all perished now anyway thanks to my cat....

I have to say I find stretch stockings more comfy though! I got the CC09 stretch nylon 60 denier ones, but I didn't really get on with the vintage nude shade... :/ (and my fiance asked why on earth my legs were orange!). I do wear the 15 denier nude ones though.