Brief Moment of Sheer Joy

A few weeks back I decided that I was going to buy and review a brief style panty. I picked out three different styles. Two of the styles were a transparent meshy tulle type, while the third was a satin brief with lacy detail. Of the two tulle briefs, one was plain black while the other was a lilac color with lots of detail.

I threw the three options out on the blog and let the commenters decide which was best. Overwhelmingly, commenters seemed to prefer the Miss Showgirl High Waisted Brief, by Playful Promises. The recurring sentiment seemed to be a genuine like for the high waisted style. That was great news for me, because I too have always been a big fan.

As pretty as this panty looks on the La Magia website, it is just as much so in person. In fact, the detail stands out even more. My first observation was how soft the brief was. Tulle can go one of two ways, as far as I'm concerned. If it is of good quality, it is soft and somewhat stretchy and conforms to the wearer. If it is of poorer quality, it is stiffer and scratchier, sitting uncomfortably and looking unflattering. Fortunately this brief is very much the former. The tulle feels so soft if you run it through your fingers. When wearing this brief, it feels extremely soft and comfortable. One of the problems with high waisted briefs is that they can sit uncomfortably and constrict the wearer. These are the exact opposite, you may even forget that you are wearing anything at all underneath.

This brief also is gorgeously designed. It has plenty of little details, such as four columns of lace running down the front of the brief, two ending in bright pink buttons in miniature keyhole detail. The back of the panty is free of detail and gorgeously sheer. The details add to the brief but the main feature is just the amount of coverage and the fact that it is done in pretty lilac tulle. This brief is the perfect balance between sexiness (the transparent style leaves very little to the imagination) and class (the high waisted style lends itself to classic vintage time, where this type of style was more commonplace). This brief is a must for an occasion that calls for a little something more than everyday attire.

The brief comes in small, medium, and large. It has enough stretch to fit comfortably but also, as stated above, conforms to the wearers body shape. It is available in this lilac color only, which is just fine, it only adds to the overall prettiness and femininity of this piece. Finally, it cost £13 (about $21). You could easily spend a lot more for a lot less. I think this is an excellent buy.

Thanks to all who commented on the original post! I was so happy to hear that I was not alone in my appreciation for this style of panty.

One of Three

First a quick update. I ran a similar post last week involving tights, and I thank everyone who chimed in on my three selections. Ultimately, I settled upon the Trasparenze Capriccio Tights. As soon as they arrive and I get a chance to wear them I will give them a review for all.

In the meantime, this week I am looking at panties. I want something brief-like that is also classic, sexy, and has plenty of sheerness. Once again I have narrowed it down to three possibilities and, once again, I humbly seek reader advice as to which of these I should buy.

Playful Promises Miss Showgirl High Waisted Brief

I have not purchased anything from Playful Promises before, but one look at the Miss Showgirl High Waisted Brief has me thinking that this may be about to change. I stumbled upon these recently while browsing La Magia looking for new styles and stopped dead in my tracks. This showgirl is a showstopper.

There is quite a bit to like about these. They possess many of the attributes of the vintage pin up girl panty that I am always a huge fan of. They have a high rise that ascends to just below the navel. Despite the coverage, they are made from a sheer material that leaves little to the imagination. Finally, they have four vertical columns of stitching, two in the front that end with pink buttons in a keyhole detail.

The panty is a lilac color which makes them even that more unique as this style is most often done in black. The stitching and the buttons are both florescent pink, while the keyhole detail is outlined in lilac satin. Are these panties not completely gorgeous? They are available in small, medium, and large and cost £13 ($21).

Kiss Me Deadly Alouette Brief

I have had the opportunity to buy a few different items from Kiss Me Deadly, and they are all among my favorites. Kiss Me Deadly, who often draw inspiration from classic literature, claims that the theme behind the Alouette line is a Hans Christian Anderson story that's "full of female characters and great quotes". I must confess, I last read Hans Christian Anderson about 15 years ago in high school, but I can find no fault with the finished product, born from the Anderson image.

While also briefs, the Alouette has less coverage than the Miss Showgirl. It sits lower in the front, while still providing a good deal of coverage in the back. It is done in rose laden black lace. It also has a large pink bow in the back. As you can probably see from the picture it is very sheer, save for a lace overlay across the front. It is described by KMD as the most glamorous basic you should own. Who am I to argue?

It is part of a set that also includes a plunge bra and waist cincher with six removable straps. Of course the set wouldn't be complete without a pair of stockings, which KMD can provide as well. The briefs come in small through extra large and cost £16.25 ($26).

Mary Green Nouveau Retro Blush Silk Pantie

When it comes to classic retro lingerie, few do it better than Dollhouse Bettie. That would most certainly include the Mary Green Nouveau Retro Silk Pantie, pictured here in Blush color. Mary Green is a San Francisco designer who sells much of her product through San Francisco-based Dollhouse Bettie. Judging by the silk pantie, I'm going to really like Mary Green.

This is a high waist panty done in a 'retro full cut'. It's done in luxury stretch silk charmeuse. The website boasts that they are one of the most comfortable "to show up on the scene". The silk material tells me that they're going to feel great. They are further embellished with stretch lace inserts that descend down either side of the front of the panty.

Exclusive of trim they are made entirely from silk and lycra. They are available in small, medium, and large and can fit up to a 42 inch hip. Finally, they cost $31.25.

As you can probably tell, I am madly in love with all three of these styles. Which to choose? Well, that is up to you. As always, I am looking forward to hearing any and all opinions on these.