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Using the Guide to Finding Tasteful Lingerie Somewhat Modestly Presented
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The Safety Rating
Stars indicate my “safety” rating. This refers to how “modestly presented” the lingerie is.
* Typical
** Typical, but on the conservative side.
***In between.
****Live models but amply covered.
*****No live models.
I don’t link to sites that I would give a negative number rating. I only link to sites I would give a 0 rating if I link to a specific category within the site that has a higher rating. This will be indicated in the notes. Rating is for the site as a whole unless otherwise noted. Many entries do include notes. Please note that websites may change at any time and, of course, they are not going to inform me when they do!
The Heart Rating
What are the ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ for? I’m assuming brides and gift buyers are not shopping primarily for long underwear. Right? So that’s what the heart rating is for. While I do include sites that offer very basic, practical sleepwear and undergarments for trousseau shoppers, that’s not the primary purpose of this guide. Hearts indicate how “bride-ish” or “honeymoonish” the offerings are, primarily in terms of sleepwear but also considering undergarments and loungewear. The hearts may refer to the entire site or to only a few products, and sometimes the notes will indicate this. When rating, I look for things that are luxurious, sweet, delicate, feminine (lace, ruffles, etc.), romantic, and sexy (and tasteful). More hearts indicates offerings toward the latter end of the list. Undergarments and loungewear automatically get lower ratings than sleepwear. Ratings are subjective ~ just use them as a general guide.
Abbreviations
Size abbreviations I use:
M= Misses’
P= Petites
W= Women’s (plus)
J =Juniors
T= Tall
XS through XL is usually Misses’
XL + is usually equal to Women’s
RTW= Ready to wear (stores are ready-to-wear unless noted otherwise).
MTO= Made to order
~ A ~
Appleseeds
Sleepwear and robes.
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: M, P, W
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
April Cornell
Feminine nightgowns, pjs, slips.
Ratings: ****♥♥♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
~ B ~
Bedford Fair – Quality Women’s Clothing and Shoes
Bras, panties, slips, camisoles, sleepwear, loungewear, robes. Also has socks.
Ratings: ** ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Blair
Bras and briefs, Sleepwear and loungewear
Ratings: **† ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Notes: †Sleepwear has a rating of ****
Brook’s Brothers
Pajamas and robes.
Ratings: **** ♥
Sizes Offered: Unknown
Last Updated: Unknown
~ C ~
Cabela’s
Sleepwear and baselayer
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: M ~ Maybe others? Saw a T.
Last Updated: Unknown
Campmoor
Baselayer
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: Varies ~ mostly M but some W.
Last Updated:Unknown
Coldwater Creek
Tanks and shells in the Tops and Tees category.
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: M, P, W
Last Updated: Unknown
~ D ~
Diviine ModesTee
Ratings: *****†
Sizes Offered: XS-XL, sometimes higher
Notes: †Homepage and swimwear are *
Last Updated: Unknown
DownEast Basics
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: XS-XL
Last Updated: Unknown
~ E ~
Eddie Bauer
Long underwear, Tees and tanks Also has socks and tights (with a lovely 5 stars for the tights)
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: M, some P and T
Last Updated: Unknown
Essential Apparel
Bras (see note below), panties (the rating is for all but the thongs/ g-strings–shop by style), sleepwear (** with a few exceptions), long underwear. Also has socks/hosiery (not rated).
Ratings: † ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: Unknown
Last Updated:Unknown
Notes: † Bras did not quite get a * due a few 0 photos. See note above on panties.
~ G ~
Gaiam
Organic cotton undergarments and sleepwear.
Ratings: ** ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M
Last Updated: Unknown
GAP
Bras, panties, sleepwear. Also has tights and leggings.
Ratings: * ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M
Last Updated: November 30, 2014
Garnet Hill
Intimates (bras, panties, slips, camisoles) Sleepwear and robes Tanks and camis.
Ratings: ** ♥ ♥♥
Sizes Offered: XS-XL
Last Updated: Unknown
Graceful Threads
MTO slips, blouseslips, bloomers, nightgowns (under “women”). Also has a few RTW items.
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: M, P
Last Updated: Unknown
~ H ~
Hanna Andersson
Organic cotton knit long johns, short johns, and nightgowns. Also sells tights.
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: XS-XL
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
~ J ~
J.Jill
Camisoles and tanks. Sleepwear and robes.
Ratings: ***
Sizes Offered: M, P, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Janice’s
Natural Comfort Collection Cotton or silk bras, underwear, robes, sleepwear, camisoles.
Ratings: **
Sizes Offered: Varies
Last Updated: Unknown
JCPenny
Bras, panties, and lingerie. Sleepwear (including chemises and babydolls). Camisoles, tanks, slips. Leggings. Also sells socks and hosiery (not rated).
Ratings: * † ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W, P, J
Last Updated: November 30, 2014
Notes: † Bras ~ if you shop by style and avoid “corsets and bustiers” and “bra accessories.” Panties ~ If you shop by style and avoid “thong and G-string.” You get what you shop for, basically. Excludes “sexy lingerie” category (it’s about a “0”). “Matching bras and panties” overlaps with “0” categories. Excludes “chemises and babydolls” (not bad but not quite “*” either).
~ K ~
Kate’s Camisoles
Camisoles
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: Varies
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
Katie’s Mercantile
Ready-made (?) slips, petticoats, bloomers, nightgowns.
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: XS-3X
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
~ L ~
Lilies of the Field
MTO Nightgowns, slips, bloomers, camisole.
Ratings:*****♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: S-XL
Last Updated:Unknown
LLBean
Comfy sleepwear and robes, long underwear, tanks and shells
Ratings: *****† ♥
Sizes Offered: M, P, W
Last Updated:Unknown
Notes: † Except for tanks and shells
~ M ~
Molly’s Modest Clothing
Cropped camisoles, layering tees.
Ratings:**
Sizes Offered: XS-3XL
Last Updated: April 9, 2014
~ N ~
National
Bras, panties, camisoles, slips, thermal underwear, gowns, pajamas, robes, loungewear. Also sells hosiery (not rated).
Ratings: **♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
New Creation Women’s Apparel
Half slips (long), nightgown
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: Varies
Last Updated: Unknown
Norm Thompson
Camisoles, sleepwear, robes.
Ratings: ***♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, P, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Northstyle
Sleep and lounge
Ratings: ****†♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Notes: † Almost 5.
~ O ~
Old Navy
Lounge and Sleep Camis and Tanks
Ratings: *** †
Sizes Offered: M, some MP, MT. W ††
Last Updated: Unknown
Notes: † Sleepwear is *****. †† Much more limited selection in plus sizes.
Old Pueblo Traders
Bras, panties, slips, robes, sleepwear, camisoles, loungewear. Also has hosiery and socks (not rated).
Ratings: ** ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W, some MP, MT, WP
Last Updated: Unknown
OneStopPlus
Bras, panties, gowns, teddies, chemises, robes, pajamas, loungewear, slips, camisoles, long underwear., hosiery and socks.
Ratings: *†♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: W
Last Updated: November 30, 2014
Notes: † Includes “sexy lingerie” category but excludes “ultra sexy.” Most higher than one star.
Orvis
Underwear, tanks, sleepwear.
Ratings: **** ♥†
Sizes Offered: XS-XL M and P
Last Updated: Unknown
Notes: † If you count the “soft knit” gowns
~ P ~
Purely Modest
MTO nightgowns
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: XS-XL
Last Updated: Unknown
~ R ~
Ringger Clothing
MTO slips, petticoats, nightgowns
Ratings: ****
Sizes Offered: S-1X
Last Updated: Unknown
~ S ~
Shade Clothing
Tees and tanks Lounge and intimates (camis, tanks, lounge pants, leggings).
Ratings: ***
Sizes Offered: XS-XL
Last Updated: Unknown
Soft Surroundings
Luxurious sleepwear and robes
Ratings:***♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, P, T, W
Last Updated: Unknown
~ T ~
Tall Women’s Clothes
Sleepwear (pants and pj’s)
Ratings: *** ♥
Sizes Offered: T
Last Updated: Unknown
Taylor’s Scarlet Thread
Cotton nightgowns (some of them embroidered).
Ratings: *****♥ ♥
Sizes Offered:
Last Updated: Unknown
The King’s Daughters
Pettiblouses, pantaloons, petticoats, slips, old-fashioned nightgowns. Also has socks and tights. Also has a RTW section.
Ratings: *****
Sizes Offered: M (but can often make W as well)
Last Updated: Unknown
TravelSmith
A small selection of undergarments.
Ratings: **
Sizes Offered: M
Last Updated: Unknown
~ U-V ~
Vermont Country Store
Bras. camis, undershirts, long underwear, panties, slips, socks/hosiery, gowns (lots), pj’s, robes,
Ratings: **♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
~ W ~
Willow Ridge
Bras, panties, slips, sleepwear, robes, loungewear.
Ratings: ** ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: M, W
Last Updated: Unknown
Woman Within
Lingerie (bras, panties, thermal knits, slips, camis). Sleepwear (pj’s, gowns, robes, sleepshirts).
Ratings: *† ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Sizes Offered: W
Last Updated: November 30, 2014
Notes: † Almost all better than that.
Works of the Heart
Nightgowns, pantaloons, slips, camisoles.
Ratings: *****♥†
Sizes Offered: XS-XXL
Last Updated: Unknwon
Notes: † One nightgown has optional lace “for a pretty touch.”
