Temptation Thursday: The Chemise Post

In all the years I've been doing this blog, I don't think I've dedicated an entire post to the chemise. I'm not sure why I haven't since it can be such an alluring piece of lingerie.

Well the time is now, and there are certainly plenty to choose from. What do you think of the chemise? Which of these is your favorite? I'm sure you know I can't decide...

Joelle Sirene Mesh Chemise

Lisa's Folly Vertigo Chemise

La Perla Princess Sauvage Chemise

Honeydew Intimates Floral Lace Chemise

Natori 'Kiki' Chemise

Eberjey Bluebird Amaya Chemise

Cosabella Cecilia Flirty Baby Doll Chemise

Only Hearts Noemie Chemise

Sarda by Andres Sarda Grec Chemise

La Perla Exclusive Chemise

Perfectly Elastic?

That could certainly describe the Bondage Angela Chemise, made by Bordelle, both in the economic sense, but also in its overall appearance. This is certainly a unique piece. This is made from joined together horizontal bands of....elastic. The cups of this chemise is made from the same material, and just below them, the horizontal banding starts...continuing all the way down to just below the buttocks. In addition, their are silk adjustable shoulder straps and bow accents on the front and the back. Also on the back is a metal zipper that runs the legnth of the chemise, down the middle.

If anyone here has taken an economics class you probably remember spending quite a bit of time talking about curves. The same can be said of this chemise. If your body has a curve, this piece is going to be hugging it. I've got to admit, I thought the idea of this was ridiculous...and I probably still do, but looking at the rear view picture of the model, well....it looks....really quite good. I don't know if it feels good....I don't know if there are concerns about cutting off one's circulation, but I won't deny it...it passes the eyeball test. Not only does it show off one's curve, but it does so with a shiny silk material that is always appealing to the eye.

So, to my microeconomics professor with whom I had to fight with to get my much-deserved A, the definition of perfectly elastic is: a good with a price elasticity of demand of infinity. Which means, a small change in price would lead to an infinite change in demand.

That makes this chemise......not perfectly elastic. Because, at an astounding $523, I need more than a slight change in price, I need a huge one. But, Bordelle, The Panty Drawer applauds your ability to make elastics sexy....and that puts you ahead of the curve when it comes to originality.

Instant Hit

...so is the name of one of the new lines from La Perla. It includes a couple of new bras, briefs and thongs. What caught my eye from this line, however, was the chemise. The chemise is not a particular piece of lingerie that I buy a lot of, due to the fact that I just don't get the opportunity to wear them that often, but I must admit that this is one stunning look created by La Perla. I am most certainly tempted.

Starting at the top, the cups are done with a floral design around the edge of the triangle and a darker, less sheer lace in the interior. Across the waist is sheer material covered by a design followed by a more narrow row of a different floral design over sheer material. Below the waist, and flowing out slightly, is nothing but beautiful sheer material, ending just above the mid thigh.

The back starts lower, with the same waistline designs followed by sheerness. As you can see from the photos, the material really is quite sheer. I can only imagine the look and feel.

It is made in Italy and a blend of 80% nylon and 20% elastane. The picture on the website looks black to me, but they call it navy. Feeling less modest? You can get it in the completely transparent mint color as well. As always with La Perla, it'll take quite a hit on your pocketbook, at $225. But if you owe yourself a bit of luxury, this is certainly a good place to start...just know that I'll be very jealous of you.