Journal

The Journal answers the questions that arrive in our inbox: how a bra should actually fit, what momme means, whether silk is worth it, how to wash lace so it lasts. Short, plain and written by the people who chose the fabric. Each piece gives the answer first, then the reasons.

Start here: Lingerie size guide · Bra cup construction explained · Sister sizes · What momme means · Are silk pajamas worth it · How a silk slip should fit · How to wash lace · What is French lingerie
Chemise vs Babydoll vs Slip: What Is the Difference?
Chemise vs Babydoll vs Slip: What Is the Difference?
A chemise is a short, lightly fitted sleep garment, a babydoll flares from below the bust, and a slip is usually longer and cut to sit under clothes or work... Read more...
What Is a Moulded Cup Bra, and Do You Need One?
What Is a Moulded Cup Bra, and Do You Need One?
A moulded cup bra has cups formed into a fixed shape by heat or pressure, so each cup stays smooth even when it is not being worn. It is not... Read more...
Garter belt hardware and fabric: a suspender clip, satin elastic strap, embroidered mesh and a stocking welt
How to Wear a Garter Belt So It Stays Up
A garter belt is worn on the waist or high hip with the knickers over the top, the front clips fastened to the stockings first and the back clips second,... Read more...
A folded blush silk pyjama set with a notched collar resting on a cream wool blanket in winter light
Are Silk Pajamas Warm Enough for Winter?
Silk pajamas are warm enough for winter in a heated bedroom, and warmer than cotton of the same weight, because silk is a protein fibre that holds still air against... Read more...
A sheer French lace panel with a narrow satin strap beside a matte stretch jersey panel with a wide elastic band
Bralette vs Sports Bra: Which Hours Each One Is For
A bralette and a sports bra solve different problems. A sports bra limits movement of the bust during exercise, using compression or encapsulation and a firm elastic band. A bralette... Read more...
Three nipple covers laid apart on cream linen: a perforated silicone disc, a smooth silicone disc and a fine lace petal cover
How to Choose Nipple Covers: A Buying Guide
Four things decide whether a nipple cover works: what it is made of, whether the back is flat or textured, how thick the edge is, and how many wears the... Read more...
Macro still life of lingerie construction details on linen: velvet-covered boning, a multi-row hook-and-eye closure, an adjustable strap slider and folded blush lace
Bandeau vs Bralette vs Bustier: How Each Holds
A bandeau is a band with no straps and no cups. A bralette has straps and shaped cups but no rigid wire. A bustier runs from cup to waist with... Read more...
Flat lay on cream linen of a blush French lace lingerie panel beside a smooth ivory silk panel, showing the difference in weight and opacity
Can You Wear a Bra Under a Bralette?
You can, and almost nobody should. A bra under a bralette adds two bands, two sets of straps and a visible edge, and it solves none of the four problems... Read more...
Macro still life of a satin bow, a length of velvet-covered boning, a bound lace edge and fine embroidery scissors on linen
Can You Remove the Bows From Lingerie?
A centre bow sewn to the gore is nearly always decorative and safe to remove. A bow that anchors strap elastic, hides a seam join or sits over a boning... Read more...
Flat lay of a moulded silk cup panel, a single sheer lace panel and a seamed lace and satin piece on cream linen
Moulded, Padded, Unlined or Seamed: Bra Cups Explained
Moulded, padded, unlined and seamed describe how a cup is built, not how much it adds. Moulded cups are heat-shaped into a fixed dome. Padded cups add a layer on... Read more...
Three squares of ivory and blush silk of different weights overlapping on cream linen, the heaviest falling in deeper folds
19 vs 22 vs 25 Momme Silk: Which Weight for What
For sleepwear, 19 momme is the sweet spot: heavy enough to fall instead of float, light enough to stay cool. 22 momme suits bedding, where weight is an advantage and... Read more...
Blush silk pyjama set laid flat on cream bedding with a soft measuring tape draped across the shorts
How a Silk Pyjama Set Should Fit (and Why Shorts Ride Up)
A silk pyjama set should fit at the shoulder and the hip. The waist is the least important measurement on the page, and sizing up to fix riding-up shorts usually... Read more...
Folded stack of blush and ivory silk sleepwear beside a bottle of delicate wash and a mesh laundry bag
How Long Does Silk Sleepwear Actually Last?
Washed cool and rotated with other pieces, a 19-momme silk slip stays in good condition for years — and the silk is rarely the part that goes first. Straps, elastic... Read more...
Ivory silk swatch and flatter synthetic satin swatch side by side on cream linen under raking light
How to Tell If Silk Is Real Before You Buy It
Before you buy, the listing tells you more than the fabric will. Real silk listings publish a momme weight and a fibre grade; imitations publish adjectives. After it arrives, the... Read more...
Bias-cut blush silk slip on a wooden hanger against a warm plaster wall in afternoon light
How Should a Silk Slip Fit? A Sizing Guide for Bias Cuts
A silk slip fits when it skims without clinging: straps stay put without digging, the neckline lies flat against the sternum, and the fabric follows your line with a hand's... Read more...
Soft unwired lace-trimmed silk piece draped over ivory silk bedding at dawn
Should You Sleep in a Bra? What Actually Matters
Sleeping in a bra is a comfort choice, not a health decision. There is no good evidence that wearing a bra to bed prevents sagging, and none that a comfortable,... Read more...
Delicate blush lace bralette laid flat next to a mesh laundry wash bag on white towel
How Long Do Bras Last? When to Replace Each Piece
A well-made bra in regular rotation lasts roughly 8 to 12 months before its elastic measurably relaxes — longer if you rotate several and wash gently, shorter if one bra... Read more...
Blush lace fabric beside a coiled soft band and small scissors on cream linen
Lingerie Sizing Explained: Band & Cup, S-M-L, and Conversions
Lingerie sizing uses two systems for a reason: band-and-cup sizes (32B, 34C) fit structured bras where support comes from precise fit, while S-M-L sizing fits stretch pieces where the fabric... Read more...
Champagne silk pajama set laid flat on cream bedding in soft morning light
Are Silk Pajamas Worth It? An Honest Cost Breakdown
Silk pajamas are worth it if you sleep hot, have reactive skin or frizz-prone hair, and plan to wear them for years — real mulberry silk regulates temperature and reduces... Read more...
Blush lace lingerie beside a ceramic hand-wash basin and gentle detergent on linen
Lingerie Care Labels Decoded: A Symbol Cheat Sheet
Five symbols run every lingerie care label: a bucket (washing), a triangle (bleach), a square (drying), an iron, and a circle (professional cleaning). Dots mean temperature — more dots, more... Read more...
Macro of French Chantilly-style lace with raised floral pattern and eyelash scalloped edge
French Lace vs Regular Lace: What You're Paying For
"French lace" properly means lace in the French tradition — Leavers, Chantilly, Calais-style — made on slow machines that knot fine threads into patterns with depth you can feel. "Regular... Read more...
Fluid blush mulberry silk draped beside crisp white cotton showing texture contrast
Silk vs Cotton Sleepwear: Temperature, Skin and Hair
Silk sleeps cooler in summer, warmer in winter, and is measurably gentler on hair and skin; cotton is easier to own — machine-washable, cheaper, harder to ruin. If you sleep... Read more...
Soft measuring tape coiled beside folded blush lace lingerie on ivory linen
Sister Sizes Explained: Same Cup, Different Band
A sister size is the same cup volume on a different band. Go down a band, up a cup (34B → 32C); go up a band, down a cup (34B... Read more...
Blush lace bralette beside a structured soft-wire lace bra laid flat on ivory silk
Bralette vs Bra: Which Should You Wear Day to Day?
A bralette is a bra without rigid structure — no underwire, usually no padding, often no hooks. A bra builds shape around you; a bralette follows the shape you have.... Read more...
What to Wear to Bed: A Sleepwear Guide That Feels Like You — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
What to Wear to Bed: A Sleepwear Guide That Feels Like You
A practical, feel-good guide to choosing bedtime layers by temperature, texture and the way you like to sleep. Read more...
What Is Momme? A Simple Guide to Silk Weight — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
What Is Momme? A Simple Guide to Silk Weight
Momme is silk's weight measure—here is how to use it without turning shopping into homework. Read more...
How to Build a Sleepwear Capsule Wardrobe That Feels Like You — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Build a Sleepwear Capsule Wardrobe That Feels Like You
A small, flexible sleepwear edit that covers quiet nights, slow mornings, and every in-between mood. Read more...
Silk vs Satin: What Is the Difference? — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Silk vs Satin: What Is the Difference?
Silk is a fibre; satin is a weave. Here is why that small distinction matters when you shop sleepwear. Read more...
Silk Pillowcase Benefits for Hair and Skin: What Is Real? — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Silk Pillowcase Benefits for Hair and Skin: What Is Real?
A practical, no-fuss guide to the hair and skin benefits a silk pillowcase may offer. Read more...
Silk Gifts for Her: Thoughtful Ideas She Will Use — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Silk Gifts for Her: Thoughtful Ideas She Will Use
Silk gifts can be intimate, practical, and quietly playful—if you choose for her real routine. Read more...
Are Silk Eye Masks Worth It? Sleep Benefits, Fit, and Care — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Are Silk Eye Masks Worth It? Sleep Benefits, Fit, and Care
A silk eye mask can make darkness feel softer, but it is a sleep accessory—not a miracle cure. Read more...
How to Build a Lingerie and Sleepwear Gift Box That Feels Personal — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Build a Lingerie and Sleepwear Gift Box That Feels Personal
A gift-box guide for choosing something soft, personal, and genuinely easy for the recipient to enjoy. Read more...
How to Style a Lace Nightgown With Easy Confidence — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Style a Lace Nightgown With Easy Confidence
A light-touch guide to wearing lace nightgowns your way, with comfort-first styling ideas and no costume energy. Read more...
How to Wear Nipple Covers for Backless and Barely-There Looks — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Wear Nipple Covers for Backless and Barely-There Looks
A practical, no-fuss guide to choosing and applying nipple covers so your outfit stays the main character. Read more...
How to Wash Silk Sleepwear Without Losing Its Softness — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Wash Silk Sleepwear Without Losing Its Softness
A gentle, repeatable wash routine for silk slips, pajama sets, and pillowcases. Read more...
How to Style a Slip Dress In and Out of the House — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Style a Slip Dress In and Out of the House
A no-fuss slip dress styling guide for daylight, dinner and the deliciously quiet hours at home. Read more...
The Honeymoon Sleepwear Packing List You Will Actually Wear — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
The Honeymoon Sleepwear Packing List You Will Actually Wear
A flexible honeymoon sleepwear list for hotel mornings, warm nights, and a suitcase that still closes. Read more...
The Bridal Morning Robe Guide: Getting Ready, Your Way — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
The Bridal Morning Robe Guide: Getting Ready, Your Way
How to choose a wedding-morning robe with comfort, photos and a little French ease in mind. Read more...
Best Sleepwear for Hot Sleepers: Keep It Light — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Best Sleepwear for Hot Sleepers: Keep It Light
A practical guide to lighter sleepwear, cooler silhouettes and a bedtime setup that does not trap heat. Read more...
How to Style a Matching Bra-and-Thong Set — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Style a Matching Bra-and-Thong Set
How to Style a Matching Bra-and-Thong Set A matching bra-and-thong set works hardest when it solves a real outfit: a smooth set under a fitted dress, a lace set for... Read more...
How to Style Coquette Lingerie (Bows, Blush, Layers) — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Style Coquette Lingerie (Bows, Blush, Layers)
How to Style Coquette Lingerie (Bows, Blush, Layers) Coquette lingerie leans into soft, romantic details — bows, blush and cream tones, sheer lace, and ribbon straps — styled to peek... Read more...
Why Doesn't My Bra Fit? 6 Problems, Fixed — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Why Doesn't My Bra Fit? 6 Problems, Fixed
Why Doesn't My Bra Fit? 6 Common Problems, Fixed If your bra band rides up your back, the band is too big — go down a band size and up... Read more...
Lingerie as Self-Care: Wearing It for Yourself — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Lingerie as Self-Care: Wearing It for Yourself
Lingerie as Self-Care: Wearing It for Yourself Wearing lingerie for yourself means choosing pretty underwear for the private confidence it gives you on an ordinary day — not for anyone... Read more...
What Is French Lingerie? (And Why It Feels Different) — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
What Is French Lingerie? (And Why It Feels Different)
What Is French Lingerie? (And Why It Feels Different) French lingerie is defined less by sexiness than by everyday intimacy — soft lace, matching sets, neutral and blush tones, and... Read more...
How to Buy Lingerie as a Gift (No Size Needed) — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
How to Buy Lingerie as a Gift (No Size Needed)
How to Buy Lingerie as a Gift (Without Knowing Her Size) If you don't know her bra size, buy a forgiving style instead of a fitted bra: a stretch-lace bralette,... Read more...
What Makes a Bra Hypoallergenic? Sensitive-Skin Guide — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
What Makes a Bra Hypoallergenic? Sensitive-Skin Guide
What Makes a Bra Hypoallergenic? A Sensitive-Skin Guide A hypoallergenic-friendly bra minimizes the things that irritate sensitive skin: scratchy unlined fabric, rough seams, and harsh hardware. Look for soft lined... Read more...
Do Small Busts Need Underwire? An Honest Answer — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Do Small Busts Need Underwire? An Honest Answer
Do Small Busts Need Underwire? An Honest Answer No — small busts (roughly A–C) rarely need underwire for support. With a smaller bust, the band does the supporting work, so... Read more...
Lace That Doesn't Itch: How to Choose It — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Lace That Doesn't Itch: How to Choose It
Lace That Doesn't Itch: How to Choose It Lace itches when it's made from stiff fibers with unfinished edges and no lining against the skin. Comfortable lace is soft stretch... Read more...
Soft-Wire vs Underwire: Which Bra Supports Best? — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
Soft-Wire vs Underwire: Which Bra Supports Best?
Soft-Wire vs Underwire: Which Bra Supports Best? Soft-wire bras use a flexible, bendable wire that follows your body instead of caging it — so you get the lift of underwire... Read more...
What Is a Bralette? (And How to Wear One) — hand-drawn illustration by Darette
What Is a Bralette? (And How to Wear One)
A clear guide to what a bralette is, how it differs from an underwire bra, who it suits, and how to style one every day. Read more...