The final Exquisite Form bra that I will be reviewing this week is the front close classic support bra, and I’m very happy to end this week on such a positive product review. This style is the front-fastening, standard length … Continue reading
I’m always on the lookout for different styles of bras to create different silhouettes or to deal with different issues. The Exquisite Form front opening soft cup posture bra solves two problems for me: Doing bras up from the back … Continue reading
Longline bras are my saviour at the moment. Having gained quite a lot of weight over the last few months, I really rely on them to smooth out my silhouette. They are perfect to wear under a corset to prevent … Continue reading
Let me start this blog post by saying that I’m a big fan of Rago Shapewear. In my opinion, their foundations hold me in and smooth out my lumps and bumps beautifully, and despite some QA issues, they make consistently … Continue reading
I was recently asked by the Australian Sewing Guild to speak about my favourite topic, underwear! I hadn’t been to a guild event before so I had no idea what to expect. The one thing I did know however was that … Continue reading
During World War II the vast number of men who were involved in the war meant that, for the first time ever, women had to take over the jobs that had always previously been filled by men. As such, womens’ fashion … Continue reading
As I mentioned in my previous Sirens Swimwear review, I needed a nice retro swimsuit for our holiday to Thailand. I couldn’t choose between the Melody bikini in snow leopard and black and the Marilyn swim dress in summer sky stripes so I got … Continue reading
In February, Mr Swish and I went on holiday to Thailand. A few months before going I realised that I didn’t have a nice bathing suit to wear. Knowing how much retro swimwear costs, I was pretty sure that I … Continue reading
Yes you read that right, I am launching my own stockings, designed especially for tall, curvy or tall and curvy ladies! Since I started wearing retro undergarments and stockings, I have noticed a distinct lack of options for ladies any … Continue reading
Royal Vintage Shoes has been supplying various vintage inspired shoes for a while now, however when they started stocking their own designs, I got very excited. Royal Vintage creates shoes directly inspired by the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, which makes … Continue reading
Putting on stockings gets easier over time, but it’s definitely a skill that can take a little bit of practice. For those of you who are unsure of how to put on a pair of stockings, or have previously tried … Continue reading
I’m often asked if women actually wear stockings as part of their daily outfits. Many people assume that women only wear them for boudoir photoshoots, or just for fun in the bedroom. I’m told that women don’t really wear stockings … Continue reading
Like many women who love vintage clothing, I look to the glamorous Hollywood stars of the past for style inspiration. Of course the stunning form-fitting dresses, elegant footwear and dazzling jewellery make up the outfit, but for me it’s the … Continue reading
During my first trip to Thailand, I must confess to not paying much attention to the underwear. This time around however, Mr Swish and I made sure we looked in every underwear department we walked past. I took a few … Continue reading
Whilst researching the history of undergarments for my “1930s” blog post, I discovered that cup sizes for brassieres weren’t introduced until 1935. This led me to think more about the development of bras up until this point in time, and … Continue reading
Last year one of my work colleagues, named Zaneta started to notice that I have quite a small waist compared to my hips. She started to ask questions and so I told her that I regularly wear a corset under … Continue reading
If this is your first time reading about Rachael, please refer to her previous two installment to learn more about her – A cross-dresser’s story – The beginning and A cross-dresser’s story – Getting to know Rachael. My wardrobe has just about everything you would … Continue reading
Well, I’m very happy that this is my first post of 2017! I’m proud to announce that I have just launched my brand spanking new 8 strap suspender belts in black! After launching my white collection of 10, 12 and … Continue reading
If this is your first time reading about Rachael, please refer to her first installment to learn more about her – A cross-dresser’s story – The beginning. I have kept the existence of Rachael from my family members, especially my … Continue reading
This morning Mr Swish and I went to an Antiques shop in Alexandria called Lunatiques. As we were walking around, looking at all the vintage pieces, imagining what we would put in our own underpinnings shop (it’s still the dream!), … Continue reading
You may remember that last year, I reviewed a House of Satin set. HoS was a very reasonably priced lingerie brand, selling retro styled bras, knickers, girdles and suspender belts. If you don’t wish to read my previous post, my summary … Continue reading
Since I started to wear retro and vintage foundations and stockings, I have met, spoken to and admired many cross-dressers. I have a fondness of genetic men who choose to wear what is considered to be women’s clothing, and greatly … Continue reading
This Nylon Swish isn’t just a blog about pretty underwear, it has also helped me to gain confiedence in myself and my body. I’m well on my way to loving my curves, but there is one thing that I am … Continue reading
As you may be aware, I recently brought out my own little line of suspender belts; I decided to start with white suspender belts, with the intention of bringing out black versions at a later date. However, quite a few of … Continue reading
I love trying new things, and recently I recorded a podcast with Kia of This Retro Life. I have to be honest and say that I was so incredibly nervous leading up to the recording, even though it was a … Continue reading
Some of you may be aware that I have just released my first line of suspender belts. Although it’s a very small line (three versions of the same design), I’m very excited and feel so lucky to have this opportunity … Continue reading
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware of the fact that Donald Trump has been elected as the next president of the United States. Unfortunately, the man deemed fit for this powerful position and voted … Continue reading
My Royal Vintage Nita 1940s shoes have arrived, and I am in LOVE. The Nita shoes are in my opinion, perfect taller girls like me. I am 5’11” and although I very much enjoy wearing heels, I really hate the … Continue reading
Whether you’re looking for a fluorescent orange bra, a turquoise suspender belt, or green stockings, you are more than likely to be able to locate a piece of underwear in your desired colour. All these colourful pieces of underwear made … Continue reading
When Mr Swish bought me my first pair of nice stockings, I basically massacred them before we had left the house; I did everything I shouldn’t have. It took me a very long time to perfect putting on stockings, but … Continue reading
