Goin' to the Chapel...

Tis the season for weddings!

Bridal season is officially upon us and many future Mrs. are running around trying to tie up any loose ends before the big day. Don’t forget about your underpinnings! Having on the proper foundations under your gown will make a huge difference in how you look AND how you feel.

If you are a bride-to-be, make sure you have a check mark next to all of the following:
• Strapless or convertible bra for under wedding gown (see: Strapless Bras)
• Shapewear for under wedding gown (this is NOT the day for lumps and bumps!)
• Garter belt or sexy stockings (see: Falke Transparent Shining Nylon Stockings)
• Loungewear for the honeymoon
o Lace chemise (see: Chemises)
o Silk Teddy (see: Teddies)
• An every day T-shirt bra for the honeymoon
• A sexy lace style for the honeymoon
• Don’t forget about panties!

Whatever it is you might need, browse Brabarella for your wedding essentials!

Berkshire Hosiery

Berkshire Hosiery dates back to the late 1800's in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berkshire Knitting Mills was incorporated in 1906. In it's heyday, Berkshire produced more full-fashioned stockings than anywhere on earth at a rate of 25 million pair a year. They were late on the scene when it came to producing seamless nylons - 1955, losing market share to Hanes and others. The company was eventually sold to Vanity Fair, and then to Mayer, forming the very successful current-day Mayer/Berkshire Corporation. While they haven't been manufactured in Berks County in decades, they are still made in America - North Carolina to be exact. With so many apparel manufacturers moving their facilities overseas for cheap labor, we love to work with companies that keep their manufacturing within their homeland, whether it's the U.S., U.K., Canada, Belgium, etc. Berkshire has a consistency in quality. Today, they still make several different styles of nylon stockings (the kind you need a garter belt or girdle in order to hold up), but they also have the latest in hosiery including graduated compression pantyhose, band-less waistline pantyhose, fashion hosiery, toe-less thigh highs, fishnets, and even shapewear.

Thanks to the readingeagle.com for Berkshire historical information.

Berkshire Hosiery

This Really Old House

Time to get down and dirty. While our elderly, soon- (I'm being optimistic here) to-be home still is without heat, the weather is now warm enough (above freezing) to get back to work. The plumber made good progress on what will possibly be the world's smallest full bath. The house came with only an upstairs bathroom which has a tub but no shower. The tub is up against an  eave, as forget about putting a shower  there.  Anyway, there was a small utility closet off the kitchen (with a chimney running through it) and the plumber thought that it would be big enough for a full bath. It seems like it'll work, although there'll be barely enough room to turn around in. The shower stall is probably larger than the whole rest of the bathroom. In the picture, you can see the shower stall and the toilet drain. To the left of the chimney, you can see the drain pipe where the "micro-sink" will be going.

Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Cape Cod

 

Patricia and her dad

 

Patricia's dad

 

Patricia and Betsy

 

 Wearin' the green

Irish Hound

Triolet Side Zip High Waist Open Bottom Girdle

This is a beautiful, classic high-waist open bottom girdle. It features an unusual full-length side zipper, lined with hooks and eyes underneath, making this girdle very easy to get on and off. It will actually unzip completely. Other prominent features include beautiful lace rigid-nylon shaping panels in front and shaping bands that wrap along to the sides. The back is sheer powernet. The four garters (suspenders) are adjustable and detachable. Four bones - two short ones in front, two half length ones on the sides - to prevent waist rollover and enhance shaping. Moderate to firm control. From Brabarella Lingerie

TRIOLET HIGH-WAIST SIDE ZIP OPEN BOTTOM GIRDLE

Classic, Vintage and Retro Bras

We recently added a "classic/vintage" bra section to our  site.  Some of these bras have actually been continuously made since the 50's/60's, while others are newer lines of old classics. While Brabarella Lingerie will continue to trend towards more current, up-to-date styles of lingerie, we  will never ignore our roots - having started off as a vintage clothing retailer. We are still always on the lookout for vintage/period styles of lingerie to satisfy the needs of a significant portion of our customer base -  both those over 60 years old and those into retro/vintage wear (typically under 30 years of age) who want the complete look including bras, girdles,  corselets, garter belts, slips, negligees,  and nylon stockings. 
Below is a link to our Classic/Vintage Bra section.  It does not include all classic styles that we carry, so we will rotate selections periodically.

Classic, Vintage and Retro Bras

Yikes Stripes!

Here at Brabarella Lingerie we have a wide selection of hosiery. Shown here is a Leg Avenue style. We offer thigh highs, pantyhose, tights, knee highs and nylon stockings - colors and styles galore!
Brabarella Lingerie - Hosiery