5.0

'...Lingerie should never be painful to wear or a source of shame.' - Cora Harrington.

A true advocate for shaping up how lingerie can be constructed and deconstructed, Cora Harrington's commitment to inclusivity reigns true through her credible work. As a Queer, Black woman living in America, Cora elevates how vintage aesthetic and lingerie should accessible and visible for all genders and all races.

Published in 2018, 'In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear and Love Lingerie' landed on my lap in 2020 as if to remind myself how the lingerie industry is improving or at the very least, the wheels are in motion to celebrate and provide comfort for those who have found lingerie shopping a challenge. I'm a part time lover of lingerie and have found a realm of wonderful websites as recommended from The Lingerie Addict newsletter for an extra comfortable, confident boost for myself. The book projects an insightful understanding on how we choose lingerie to suit a variety of bodies. She dives into the history and answers all questions that ring through ears all those times you've silently waltz through the bra section.

This was a wonderful purchase to refresh my mind on how we look, talk and feel about lingerie. The glossary of terms have helped me discover a beautiful range of pieces reflecting the vintage aesthetic which I grow to admire. The illustrations are an exquisite touch, I especially enjoyed the breakdown of corsets and how they have progressed throughout history as well as didi bonus tips for anyone wanting to grow their collection.

If you're curious about lingerie, beginner to lingerie, expert of lingerie I would definitely recommend this empowering book.

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