Odette Barsa Lingerie

Remember reading in Sandy's, of MyVintageWonderland, interview where she relates loving memories she had of her mother in a Barsa robe? If you haven't read the interview, it's really interesting and you can catch-up by reading it here, now:

 Meet Sandy of MyVintageWonderland 

Here's the exerpt:

How did you come to specialize in vintage lingerie?
I think I went towards the lingerie because of my mom. The best gift (that selling vintage lingerie has given me, that) I can name, is the memories (it brought back) of my early life with my mom and family in general. One of the first things I bought to resell was a Barsa robe, it was exactly like the one my mom wore. 

I hadn't seen this designer's  work, so you can imagine how excited I was to find out that one of our sellers, Toria of RetroGlamVintage, has a gorgeous blue one for sale.  I love how this works.  She brought it all back round full circle for us.   Here it is  (Isn't it a knock-out?!) :

Vintage aqua blue Odette Barsa bed jacket with beige overlay lace size 36

And, lo and behold, here's another Barsa, this time a peignoir set offered by Miss Suzanne of 

VoilaVintageLingerie:

Vintage Odette Barsa Sheer Espresso Peignoir Set Mint Never Worn Amazing Quality

And yet, another two.  The first one has sold, but the second is still available for sale by Teresas of IntimateRetreat, who has this to add to the conversation regarding Odette Barsa...

"and so you can see how Odette Barsa items changed over the years.. here is a 1940s Odette Barsa nightgown.. probably very early 1940s. It is sold but I think the change in styling is interesting:"

1940s Black Sheer Chiffon Nightgown, Odette Barsa, Medium Large, Bias Cut - JUST SOLD

Peach Peignoir Set, Medium Large, 1960s Odette Barsa Robe Nightgown, Double Nylon Lace

For further reading about the history of Odette Barsa lingerie, here's a piece written for the Vintage Fashion Guild that's very enjoyable to read.

A Short History of Odette Barsa Lingerie 

Written by Lizzie Bramlett, fuzzylizzie.com (for the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource)

So many Barsa's and so little time.....   I'll be back later with more Valentine's Day Favorites picks...

Until then,

XO

Kathy
Medicinew1  Specializing in Lingerie and Men's & Woman's Vintage Clothing