Mother's Day: Breakfast in Bed
Mother's Day here in the US is May 11th, which is just around the corner. Why not consider a gift of vintage lingerie as a part of your Mother's Day Brunch or breakfast-in-bed plans? Vintage lingerie is a natural fit! That's because not all vintage lingerie is provocative sexually. Much of it is just plain pretty. Or silky and soft. Or warm and fuzzy. Think of it as comfort food for the body! And just the thing for a frazzled Mother.
Here's a selection of vintage lingerie that we think would make a Mother happy. By sticking with modest nightgowns and robes, we have chosen ones that a woman would be perfectly happy being seen in by her children or morning guests, even. Every day vintage lingerie that is comfortable yet beautiful. What Mother wouldn't love that?
A hip Danish Modern style tea pot to go with this hip modern nightgown:
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!
XO
Kathy
Here's a selection of vintage lingerie that we think would make a Mother happy. By sticking with modest nightgowns and robes, we have chosen ones that a woman would be perfectly happy being seen in by her children or morning guests, even. Every day vintage lingerie that is comfortable yet beautiful. What Mother wouldn't love that?
To begin with, let's start off with the "Queen of Being Seen" in vintage
lingerie...the woman whose line "Sleeping Pretty" was invented (and I do mean "invented" she had many, many patents) just so that women could be modestly (note the padded bra) seen in lingerie, when it was necessary, and even tested it's comfort and practicality out
herself during a hospital stay... Olga.
Here's a fun set of kid safe raffia coffee mugs, that mean everyone can join in on Mom's breakfast in bed:
Miss Elaine made some of the finest and most lovely, every day lingerie. Like the quilted satin robe shown here with a button front and drawstring waist and a bodice embellished with sweet embroidered roses buds. This is just the kind of robe that you won't mind being seen in while getting the newspaper or letting the dog out.
Isn't this the perfect tea and/or coffee cup to serve your Mother breakfast in bed, while she is wearing this robe?:
Modesty prevails once again, here with Odette Barsa matching zip front robe and sleeveless gown. Much of vintage clothing is sized small, but this set is an easy modern large or even extra large. Odette Barsa was known for her soft and cushiony robes, and this is no exception. If your mother / wife likes soft satiny comfort and light weight warmth, then Odette Barsa is her vintage designer.
Vintage Lingerie Sleeveless Long Gown & Quilted Satin Robe Set by Odette Barsa Size Large XL - VL190
and how about these slippers to go along with this:
In my humble opinion Vanity Fair has some of the coolest prints out there on lingerie. Here's a fabulous example. Fearless about mixing big blossomy flowers with vibrant, non tradition lingerie colors, Vanity Fair put the hip in hipster.
Serve Mom breakfast in bed with this matching (well...pretty close to matching!) tray:
Now we're picking up speed here, with this Lorraine nylon and chiffon peignoir set. Still modestly discrete, but with a classy, sassy full sweep chiffon robe.
Let Mom take her Mother's Day phone calls in vintage style with this aqua rotary phone:
More chiffon madness or should I say Mad Men -ness. This time in a shorter, dead stock version by Sears. Does it surprise you that Sears made such pretty lingerie? It shouldn't, Sears was THE store to go to for many Mothers. And Sears sold some AWESOME lingerie, in my humble opinion. And in case you find that hard to believe, look below.
Any Mother would appreciate a pretty new and fluffy pillow to support her back while she eats her breakfast in bed and this one matches so very well:
And if we're picking up speed but still want a class act, then the name Shadowline must be said, because if you are looking for quality chiffon sass, then this is a name you can trust. I think it's safe to say, this is one trustworthy and gorgeous peignoir set. Just enough sass to be safe with the kind of quality that means you'll be passing this one down.
A pretty new vintage ring for Mom, to wear in style with her matching peignoir:
If peignoirs aren't your Mother's or Wife's idea of suitable motherhood attire, then consider this ultra cool keyhole nightgown. Funky, but not fussy, fun. This one is made Vassarette.
Personal Teapot Speckled Ivory Hollow Center Conversation Piece Minimalist Danish Modern Off white
Or perhaps Mother doesn't go in for the modern styles and sees herself as an urban homesteader and wants something she could feed she backyard chicken in, and feel comfortable doing it. This 70's nightgown is all about "back to the land" to me.
And what would be more perfect to drink morning coffee in while your Mother feeds her flock in this 70's prairie revival?...A 70's Happy Mother's Day travel mug, of course.
What if your Mother's idea of a perfect day is reading in bed? Then this cute little bed jacket is just the thing.
...and I know just the book for her...
Since we are talking bed jackets or in this case a psuedo-bed jacket, but really a babydoll peignoir, I thought I'd offer up this little treat. I know I promised modest here, but I LIED. Sorry. I just couldn't resist and by the next time I get around to another post, this gorgeous set will probably be sold.
I think a "Queen for the Day" theme is appropriate here, don't you?
For those more modest Mother's who still want the "Queen for a Day" elegance, but not the drama. How about this velour dressing gown, in the ever popular Midnight Black.
Well, maybe a little drama for the feet...
Since we started the post with Olga, it only seems fitting to end with Olga. In particular this one. A new in the box chiffon peignoir set that is deserving of more than one photo, so it's getting it. No need to buy anything else with it, as the set includes slippers! (It may be another slightly less than modest piece...but who's counting, anyway?)
XO
Kathy
Kathy, what a wonderful Mother's Day post! I love the way you used the accessories and other items with the lingerie listings. The color families are gorgeous, and I'm so glad you included that fabulous Olga at the end (in the box, with the slippers--amazing!).You put a lot of time into the choices, and they tell a story very well. Thanks so much for including our Vanity Fair print peignoir set--much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI love that set, Valerie! Especially with the tray. Yummy. I would love eating breakfast in bed wearing it and using that tray. What a great way to start a day! Thanks for noticing and appreciating my efforts. I do put thought into the posts and like to introduce new things, so it's fun and hard work, but worth it. You are so welcome!
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