Designer Lingerie Noir Look for Less

Lingerie Noir for the Holidays

I am a big fan of  the divine Mlle. Frou Frou blog, she post the most amazing lingerie photos, the latest happenings in the world of lingerie and what’s new at Faire Frou Frou.   A couple of weeks ago her post Lingerie Noir featured photos from a Film Noir inspired shoot by Paolo Roversi for Vogue Italy.  Not only were the images stunning they were also achievable, in both price and look, for mortal women.  They used designers including What Katie Did, La Perla, Rago Shapewear, and Cervin Hosiery -they produce stocking for Agent Provocateur, so with a little detective work of my own, I found similar pieces from these designers and more at great prices and some even On Sale!

To achieve these looks you’ll need a basic black La Perla bra, Rago girdle, satin thong, Cervin stockings, a cigarette holder, opera gloves and your choice of outerwear.

Right now Nancy Meyer has beautiful black La Perla bras on sale for 40% off, with prices ranging from as low as $45.  I love the La Perla Black Label: Diamond Full Cup Bra (was $170) now $102.

Rago has been making shapewear for 70 years and their signature style is easy to spot and the best part is that it regularly retails for under $50.  Currently at Lauren Silva you can find Rago on sale for approx. $30.

For your getaway sticks, Hepburn & Leigh have 100% nylon, 15 denier Cervin’s black contrast seamed stockings -in platinum,  on sale for only £6.50. (I am so tempted!)

La Magia has the What Katie Did opera length black gloves, though not on sale £17.50 is a great price and the Goddess black satin thong is on sale for only £4 and they offer free shipping worldwide.

For a bit of luxury go with Carine Gilson Couture Silk & Lace Thong, from Faire Frou Frou, now $103 (was $206)… go ahead, you deserve it!

There’s also the gorgeous silk bodysuit from Stella McCartney at the Outnet now 50% off -$110.  Wear it with only a fur collar coat, stockings and high heels for something really smashing.

For larger sizes check out Secrets in Lace.  They carry Dita von Teese and Bettie Paige hosiery, pin-up lingerie from their signature line, shapewear from Rago as well as pieces from Fantasie/Freya and Felina.

Top that off with a rhinestone cigarette holder from House of Lounge for only $13 and you’re 90% there.