![]() ![]() In the 1960′s and 70′s, Spirella was charging four times the cost for a girdle compared to the High Street brands that were, apart from being made-to-measure, just as strong. Ivy Leaf: You get what you pay for usually, however, cost and changing fashion sounded the death-knell for companies like Spirella. The Nylon Swish: Does wearing foundation wear need to always be costly? ![]() Structured foundations are not for everybody (nor should they be), but smoothing of the lumps and bumps is appreciated by most I believe. There’s a wealth of social theses on the strength of women’s foundations related to social unrest or uncertainty. The Nylon Swish: Do you think it is a positive or a negative that women today don’t feel the need to wear such structured underwear? I know of several women who achieve quite a svelte shape by wearing two or even three layers of elastic garments, but if the garments were properly built, you would only need one layer. I have posted several times, photos of girdles from the past that literally stand up by themselves. Ivy Leaf: Modern underwear is so flimsy, but going in the right direction. The Nylon Swish: What do you think about modern underwear? ![]() Furthermore, they can stand repeated washing and the Spirella stays would be rust-proof in the salty environment. Our calendar models have worn the Marks and Spencer girdles for the photo-shoots and these 40+ year old garments are still as strong as ever. I believe that these were the sturdiest foundations ever made and a good support would be required for the rigours of life on this island. Ivy Leaf: I would take a Triumph Doreen Bra and Spirella 305 corset or St. The Nylon Swish: If you were being sent to a desert island, which piece of foundation wear would you choose to take with you? His aunt owned a corset shop at one point. My husband’s family had more of a history of foundation garments than mine. My husband encouraged me with my lower foundations. Ivy Leaf: I am quite heavy breasted so an upper foundation has always been important. The Nylon Swish: Where does your passion for shapewear come from? Is it something that was normal in your household when you were growing up? He suggested that some other women present might benefit by wearing ‘proper’ underwear. I was at a wedding yesterday and my husband was proud of my figure. They certainly make me feel good by making me look good. Ivy Leaf: I have worn them all my life so it’s part of my daily clothing. The Nylon Swish: Could you describe how you feel when you are wearing shapewear. I don’t always wear a corset but I would never been seen without a firm panty-girdle. The Nylon Swish: Do you wear foundations daily? Below are the questions that I asked, and Ivy’s answers. To my delight, Ivy emailed me straight back, I had a smile on my face all evening. There are hundreds of articles and even more beautiful photos available on Ivy’s site and I recommend that you go and have a look, as you will find a wealth of information relating to all styles of underwear from when women took pride in their figures.Ī couple of months ago I got in contact with Ivy and asked her if she would be happy to answer my questions. ![]() It was actually my partner who introduced me to a website that furthered both my interest in and my love of foundations the author of the multitudes of articles on this site goes by the name of Ivy Leaf and, along with her husband, runs This site is crammed full of facts and stories from ladies who wore and still wear foundations, and a brand by brand, style by style, era by era walk through. When I first started to get seriously interested in vintage shapewear, there were times when I felt a little overwhelmed by the terminology, brands, styles, purpose and designs of the foundations that ladies of the early to mid 20thcentury adorned themselves with. ![]()
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