Ta ta for now! xoxo

Knickers is on hiatus, as Danae and Alison pursue other projects. You can still find us on Facebook, where we’ll keep you informed about gorgeous lingerie! And don’t forget to check out our Do-It-Yourself Bra-fitting guide!

xoxo,
Danae and Alison

Nancy Meyer Clearance Sale is where you can take an extra 25% off sale items (for a savings of up to 70% off) and get free U.S. shipping on all orders of $150 or more when you use coupon code: NMAPRIL at checkout.  Offer ends Saturday, April 30, 2011.

FreshPair is celebrating 11 years online and with an Anniversary Sale -spend $60 and get $10 off, spend $110 and get $20 off or spend $200 and get $40 off.  Just use coupon code: CELEBRATE at checkout and they offer free U.S. shipping on all orders.  This offer expires Sunday, May 1, 2011.

6PM.Com 80% Off Final Clearance Sale

Zappos’ sister site 6PM.Com is holding their Final Clearance Sale and everything is 80% off plus they offer Free U.S. Shipping with purchases of $50 or more.  You’ll find Sleepwear, swimwear and hosiery from Alexander McQueen, Missoni, Derek Rose, St. John and more, but hurry as size selection is limited. all at 80% off. (shown: Derek Rose Pintuck Nightshirt rrp $174 now only $35)

Save Up To 70% Off @Ayten Gasson

Spring has sprung at Ayten Gasson and now you can save up to 70% off beautiful silk , vintage inspired, designer ingerie during their Spring Sale.  Ranges on sale include: Elizabeth, Lady M, Matilda and Bridal, plus there’s also a Lingerie Clearance Sale. (shown: Matilda soft bra and short set rrp. £92 now only £33)

Nancy Meyer’s 48 Hour Sale

Save up to 40% off beautiful designer lingerie during the Nancy Meyer 48 Hour Sale and get Free U.S. Shipping with purchases of $150 or more when you use coupon code: NM48 at checkout.  Hurry, this sale ends Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 AM PST.  (shown: Wolford Secret Shape bodysuit rrp. $315, now only $189)

Membership Site Lingerie Sales

In honor of Earth Day, this week Lille Boutique Members Only Sale is taking 20% off natural fiber lingerie but you have to be a member so sign up now…it’s free.

During BrandAlley’s Sensual Seduction Lingerie Sale find lingerie from Kiss Me Deadly, Shock Absorber,  Spanx and Spoylt and more on sale now through Sunday 24 April with savings of up to 75% off.  Also on Sunday the amaris and Mimi Holliday lingerie sale starts.  (shown: Kiss Me Deadly Waist Cincher rrp £44, now £19)

Now through Tuesday, April 26th., both Figleaves UK and Figleaves US are offering Free Shipping on all orders, no coupon code required.

For a limited time take 25% off the latest collection of beach to bar DD+ designer swimwear from Cheeky Beach and get an extra 3% off if you share this promotion with your Facebook friends.  You can also save up to 50% off past season’s designs here.  No coupon code required.  This offer ends Monday 25 April 2011.

This week at Lille Boutique-Portland registered members can take 25% off ultra-luxe Carine Gilson’s diffusion line Rituel by Carine Gilson but only until Wednesday, April 20th., and only if you sign up (it’s free!).

Today only!  Save 20% off everything in stock (including sale items) and get Free U.S. Shipping, with a purchase of $75 or more, at online lingerie boutique Pampered Passions when you use coupon code: SAVE20 at checkout.

For the next five (5) days take 20% off everything in stock (including sale items) when you use coupon code: EAST11 at Charlotte and Co.  This sale ends Tuesday 19 April 2011.

For five (5) days only Zodees Australia is offering Free Worldwide Shipping with any purchase of $75 or more, including sale items, and get $5 off your first order (see site for details).  No coupon code required, the offer ends April 19, 2011.

Membership Site Sales

This weekend find on trend, luxe designer swimwear from L-Space at U.S. membership site Hautelook for up to 60% off now through Sunday, April 17.  At Ideeli find shapewear, in beautiful spring colors, from Bodywrap now through Sunday and Blush Lingerie, starting Monday, April 18 at savings of up to 50% off. U.K. membership site BrandAlley has gorgeous swimwear from Moontide on sale, at up to 80% off, now through Monday 18 April.  If you would like to shop any of these sales and need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  Referral disclosure: Sending you an invitation is considered a referral link. If you sign up via my invitation and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members. (shown: L-Space Chloe top & Sassy bottoms rrp.$142, now $56).

Bra Smyth Annual Sale

Save up to 50% off in almost every department during the Bra Smyth Annual Half-Off Sale now through May 14, 2011.  Shown: Debbie Katz Magenta Cover Up rrp $86, now $43).

Figleaves Sale – Final Reductions

Figleaves U.K. and Figleaves U.S. Spring Sale is coming to a close and they’ve taken final reduction on all sale items (officially up to 50% off but if you dig there are savings of up to 80%).  Find great deals like Fantasie knickers rrp $30 – $45 now only $8 or Elle MacPherson knickers rrp £20+ now as low as £7.  (shown: Speedo Fashion intense bandeau rrp £75 now £30).

U.S. lingerie designer Toad Lille is celebrating the reopening of their Etsy shop by offering to take 15% off your order when you use coupon code: EtsyLove in the comments at checkout. This sale is valid through Saturday, April 30, 2011.  You do want to check them out!

Lands End is offering 30% off and free U.S. shipping on everything in stock (including sale and overstock merchandise) when you use code: FAMILYSHARE and pin#: 6319 at checkout.  This is a great time to checkout the swimwear section…summer is just around the corner.  This sale ends Monday, April 11th.

Panties Required is taking 15% off sitewide(including sale items) and free U.S. shipping when you use coupon code: NEWSLETTER at check out.  This offer expires Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Up to 75% Off Mimi Holliday Lingerie & The Outnet Swim Shop

Right now take up to 65% off Mimi Holliday Lingerie and up to 75% off designer swimwear at The Outnet’s new Swim Shop, where you’ll find fabulous designer pieces from Thomas Wylde, Temperley London, Manoush and so many more.  As you can guess stock is limited and selling out.  Also while you are there sign up for the drawing to enter The Outnet’s 2nd birthday sale where every piece will be $2/£2.  Only 2,000 tickets are available to enter the online sale…good luck!

Membership Site Sales

Today through Saturday, April 9th., U.S. membership site HauteLook has Hale Bob Swimwear on sale with possible savings of up to 70%.  U.K. membership site vente-privee has Just Cavalli lingerie and underwear, for men and women, on sale now through Monday 11 April -up to 65% off.  And last but not least Yummie Tummie Shapewear is on sale at the U.K. site Secret Sales Club at up to 50% off, now through Saturday 9 April.  If you would like to shop any of these sales and need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  Referral disclosure: Sending you an invitation is considered a referral link. If you sign up via my invitation and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members. (shown: Hale Bob Embroidered Kimono Top rrp.$194, now $68)

Coupon Goodness

Don’t miss our lingerie promotion codes (on the right-side of the Bargains Page) for deals like 25% off Cosabella lingerie from Noo Noos, 20% off stunning lingerie from Tallulah Love, 15% off  luxurious handmade lingerie from Toad Lille and more. (shown: Cosabella’s Love Is In The Aire 3pk rrp. £35 w/code only £26)

During this week’s members-only sale at Lille Boutique you can take $50 off designer lingerie from Kiki de Montparnasse for a savings of up to 45% off.  No coupon code required but you must register your membership (it’s easy & it’s free).  This sale ends Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

It’s time for us to take a break!

Our Spring Break

While the rain is pouring down today we are still catching glimpses of the brightly coloured spring flowers! We are taking a slightly longer break than usual and will be back after Easter. In the meantime we hope you enjoy Danae’s recently taken photo of the beautiful daffodils in Edinburgh. And of course you can check out Katie’s bargains page!

Alison & Danae xxx

Homepage Image: Chantal Thomass

Lots of jokes are being played today, I even fell for one, but these deals are real and you’ll need to hurry or the joke really will be on you.

Mary Green Clearance & Lingerie Coupon Goodness

Now through Monday, April 4th., 2011 take an extra 50% off men and women clearance underwear and lingerie at Mary Green.  No coupon is required, all sales are final.  Shipping is a bit on the pricey side but if it’s still winter in your neck of the woods (New England) her lightweight silk long-johns are still a great deal.  Also I would like to say ‘Thank You’ for all of the positive feedback regarding the new layout, Danae did a wonderful job, but don’t for check to check out all of those great deal which include 25% off deals at Frances Smily Lingerie, Sock Dreams and Lille Boutique Eco-lingerie pop-up sale.  (shown: Frances Smily Dotty For You Chiffon Wraps rrp $184, now $138)

Huit, Juicy Couture & Sweet Dreams Sleepwear Sale

Save up to 50% off Huit Paris lingerie at U.K. membership site Secret Sales Club now through Monday 4 April.   Save up 66% off sleepwear from Sweet Dreams at BrandAlley (great Mother’s Day gifts) this sale ends today and save up to 65% off Juicy Couture Intimates -sale ends Sunday 3 April.  If you need an invitation to any of these sales, please feel free to drop me a line.  Referral disclosure: Sending you an invitation is considered a referral link.  If you sign up via my invitation and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members.  (shown: Huit Cabriole Nightdress rrp £55 now £30)

Up to 50% off @Figleaves

During Figleaves U.K. Spring Sale save up to 50% off underwear essential and 20% – 30% off brand name and designer lingerie.  This sale is only for a limit time and terms and conditions apply.  U.S. shoppers please use this LINK.  (shown: the on trend fringed Harlow swimsuit by Seafolly rrp. £86 now £52).

Spring has sprung with some delightful deals from these boutiques:

Save 25% off select springy lingerie from Frances Smily Lingerie, no coupon code required but this offer ends on U.S. tax day (April 15, 2011).  You can also win a $200 shopping spree by following and tweeting them on twitter.  The winner will be announce at the end of April!

Fun socks for everyone!  Sock Dreams is offering 25% off everything in stock including sale items when you use coupon code: FB25 at checkout.  This deal is valid through Monday, April 4, 2011.   Please note: Per their Facebook page, stock is selling fast and some orders may not be fill.

Now through Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Lille Boutique’s Awakened Aesthetic Eco-Lingerie boutique is offering 25% off select lingerie from earth friendly designers but you have to register (it’s free) to receive the discount.

Now through Monday, April 4, 2011 Bare Necessities is offering free U.S. shipping on every order.  No minimum purchase, no coupon code required.

Save 10% off when you use the following coupon codes:

U.S. loungewear boutique Between the Sheet is taking 10% off Pre-order Spring Styles when you use coupon code: EARLYBIRD at checkout. Offer valid until April 11, 2011.

U.K. online lingerie boutique Myla is offering 10% off everything in stock when you use coupon code: ESMYLA1 at checkout. Offer valid until 1st-4th April 2011.

It’s Mother’s Day in the UK this Sunday and I’m sure we’re not the only ones to experience the annual dilemma of whether we should go for the usual flowers or branch out to something a bit different. At Knickers we always have ideas when it comes to gifts and Mother’s Day is no different. Whether it’s Mothering Sunday where you live or you’re looking for a present for your mum (or mom) for any other reason, night and loungewear is perfect – if you keep to the rules! It doesn’t have to be boring but our advice is: go for pretty and practical and avoid flimsy or flirty! With that in mind, here are some of our favourite luxury picks for mums this season:

Favourite Soft Touch

Figleaves Soft Touch Camelia Pyjamas US $82.50 UK £50

Luxury Silk and Cotton

Vivis Long Blue Silk Nightdress £145/$193
Derek Rose Pyjamas £84.50/$112

Both available at Pink Camelia

Long and Sumptious

Julianne Long Silk Robe $259/£145

Use code KNICKERS10 to get 10% off – for a limited time only at Julianne.

Light and Comfortable

Dotty Cotton Pyjamas £19
Vintage Cotton Pyjamas £14

Both available at Charlotte&Co.

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Grazia’lliani at Pink Camelia.

All of these sales end before the regularly scheduled Friday post and are so great that I don’t want you to miss them.

Kiss Me Deadly is offering 40% off everything in stock when you use promotion code: SAMPLE11 at checkout.  This sale is Monday & Tuesday only!  Shop by category (Bras, Bottoms, Suspenders, Shapewear, Stockings) to see it all.

U.K membership site BrandAlley has the glorious luxury loungewear from Pluto Belgium on sale at up to 70% off with prices starting as low as £12.  This sale ends Wednesday 30 March 2011.

Remember the Pyjama Room?  Now they are called Me & Em and they are having a sale on U.K. membership site Secret Sales Club now through Friday 1 April.  Prices start as low as £7.

In the U.S. take an extra 20% off sale items and get free U.S. shipping (with $150 purchase and the code: NMSALE) at Nancy Meyer.  This sale ends Thursday, March 31, 2011.

Right now Bloomingdale’s has Hanky Panky Ashbury Thongs for only $6.60 rrp. $22.  These deals do not last very long so if you want them head over now.

Now through Thursday, March 31, take an extra 50% off men and women lingerie and underwear at Mary Green.  No coupon is required, all sales are final.  Shipping is a bit on the pricey side but if it’s still winter in your neck of the woods her lightweight silk long-johns are still a great deal.

Dolce & Gabbana Lingerie Sale @vente-privee

From Saturday 26th March 8am until Monday 28th March 11pm visit U.K. membership site vente-privee for the Dolce & Gabbana designer lingerie sale.  If you need an invitation, please feel free to drop me a line.  Referral disclosure: Sending you an invitation is considered a referral link.  If you sign up via my invitation and make a purchase I will receive a small commission for the referral just like other members.

Sally Jones Lingerie 50% Off @Cazar

For a limited time German online lingerie boutique Cazar has beautiful lingerie from Australian designer Sally Jones on sale at 50% off.  For even more deals check out their sales page for savings of up to 70% off.  (shown: Sally Jones Babydoll rrp. 140€ now 70€)

In-store Sales

This weekend visit Playful Promises Sample Sale at the Playful Promises Boutique, 136 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DG (tel)02032220615.  You’ll find beautiful lingerie from Kiss Me Deadly, Ell and Cee and Ayten Gasson as well with sizes ranging from UK 6 to an 18 and from 32 and 34 A-DD, 36 B-DD, and 38C-DD.  For those not able to make it, visit the Playful Promises sales page.  (shown: The silk corsage bra and knickers rrp. £35)

Velda Lauder Corsetry Sample Sale will be held at London’s premier health and beauty event The Vitality Show. Find them at The Wardrobe, stand #WB1, Earl Court. They’ll be lots of sample bargains and a special-10% off all our beautiful handmade corsets over £150, for the duration of the show. Please please mention “Vitality show VLC corset offer”.

In the U.S. Zovo Lingerie is taking up to 50% off bras now through April 30, 2011 but only in-store at the Zovo Boutique,University Village, 4612 26th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105 (tel) 206.525.9686.  If you are looking for lovely lougewear visit the Zovo Online Outlet for savings of up to 80%.

Today is the last day to take 20% all fashion corsets in stock at Pampered Passions when you use coupon code: CORSETS at checkout.  They also offer free U.S. shipping with orders of $75 or more.

Buy Chantelle two bras from either Hedona or Tamaris collection and get 15% off at Coup de Foudre Lingerie.  No coupon code required and the offer expires on March 26th at midnight.  This promotion cannot be combined with other offers.

This week’s special at Lille Boutique: Take 30% off all Stella McCartney lingerie in stock, but you must be a registered member to take advantage of this deal.  This deal expires Tuesday, March 29th., 2011.

Today is the last day to take an extra 20% off clearance for men and women at FreshPair when you use coupon code: SPRING20 at checkout.  This offer expires Sunday, March 27th., 2011.

This week’s deal at Lille Boutique: Take 25% off all Red Flower bath and beauty products and 100% of the profits going to the Red Cross/Japan Relief project.  Get a great deal while knowing 100% of the profits go to an extremely worthy cause.  No coupon code is required but you should sign up for their newsletter.

Now through Monday 21 March take 20% off all non-sale items at Figleaves U.K. and Figleaves U.S. no coupon code required.  Terms and conditions apply, the Outlet is not included in this sale.

For 12 hours only take 20% off your total order (including sale & clearance items) at Freshpair and get free U.S. shipping on all orders, free shipping to Canada on orders over $50. Follow the link or use coupon code: 32aG4rG26 at checkout. Offer ends tonight at 7:00 PM EST and please note some brands are excluded.

Not long ago I chatted with a woman in a bar: open-minded, full of happiness and fabulously vivacious she was a breath of fresh air! She loved her job, adored her partner and was devoted to her (nearly grown up) daughter. We talked about pretty much anything and everything, and naturally the subject of Knickers emerged. It was then I noticed something change: although she merrily chatted to me about personal facts, she shut down at the mention of lingerie. Perhaps it was the final glass of wine that did it, but after hearing the dreaded what’s-the-point-lingerie’s-made-for-skinny-people phrase, I’m inclined to think it was more than that.

All Shapes And Sizes

I often wonder about the effectiveness of discussing who is to ‘blame’ for why far too many people believe they won’t look good in lingerie. Surely there are more creative ways of sticking up two fingers (or one, depending on where you come from) to those who continue to brainwash us with the balmy idea, that it’s only people of a certain size that will look good in lingerie. It only takes a short visit to your nearest art gallery to see how body shapes have changed in the fashion zeitgeist – which body shapes we celebrate really is just a sign of the time.

We consider ourselves lucky at Knickers that we’re different shapes and sizes; not only does it mean we have a different perspective when writing and reviewing, it also reinforces our individuality. That’s not to say we’re never envious of those petite frames who look amazing in skimpy scants, or of those enviably curvy ladies, but with the knowledge that the grass is always greener, we embrace what we have. With that in mind we write our articles, and encourage anyone we meet (including strangers in a bar) to go with what they have, and enjoy it!

Variety Is The Spice Of Lingerie

As our regular readers will know, we will sing the praises of any lingerie – providing it’s not tacky or taking the proverbial ****. What we look out for are innovatory designs, great fabrics and detailing. Whether the designs are made for larger or smaller people is immaterial. While we realise anything outwith today’s perceived norm is considered niche, we hope that the more awareness is raised (by expressing our demand), the more we will recognise sizes at each end of the spectrum as being ‘normal’. Yes, we know there are issues surrounding fabrics and fit, but if we think back to only five years ago, when Knickersblog first aired, an awful lot has happened in the lingerie market. Bra sizes have increased in range, as have underwear, swimwear and loungewear sizes. And although, when we type certain words into our search engines, our screens can throw some pretty nasty stuff at us, in general we’re seeing a more positive attitude to variations in lingerie sizes.

Feel Fabulous!

The question remains: who is telling us what size we should be in order to look good and why are we listening to them? Is it the media, the designers, the government, or our peers? The last time I listened to someone tell me what I should look like was at school (or was it university?). The majority of us are drawn into the bizarre following of size trend. Surely as adults we can make up our own minds: as long as we look after ourselves and accept who and what we are, confidence will flow – there’s no great secret attached to it. We can feel good in lingerie whatever our size and assets.
Now all we need are more designers to bring us fabulous lingerie, because there’s still a big market out there just waiting to be filled!

Featured Lingerie

Variety Is The Spice Of Lingerie, clockwise from far left:
Nicole Gill -Odette; Freya at Bravissimo ; Fleur of England – Sweet Nothings; Curvy Kate; Velda Lauder at Glamorous Amorous; Di Murini – Rowena.

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Bex Paul in Velda Lauder at Mio Destino.