Photo by Ian Ried, Styling by Dorothy Darker

A very beautiful work of art with a model in a Rago corselette.

http://lildixiemae.tumblr.com/post/54550354148/we-used-to-spread-our-towels-out-under-the-ceiling

High-Waist Knickers

High-waist fashion is back in style, but some still consider high-waist undies "granny panties". If you're a fan of the look, you could probably identify with Gertie's blog post "In Defense of Granny Panties". She lists what she loves most about high-waist knickers! Would you add anything?

Photography by Frannie and Foe

"1. You'll get a smooth line. If you're looking for an hourglass figure, you can't do much better than a longline bra with some high-waisted undergarment on bottom. You don't want a strip of exposed flesh between your bra and your knickers, ruining your nice shapely curves, do you? Goodness no!
2. They work beautifully with retro and vintage clothes, like high-waisted trousers and skirts. And we all know how important the foundation garment is to the ensemble.
3. Tummy control. Nothing's better than a high-waisted undergarment for a smooth midsection. 
4. No muffin top.  They end where your waist is!
5. They're not as frumpy as you think. In my advice, I'd say ditch the nylon varieties, which can be weirdly baggy in all the wrong places. Get a nice microfiber, like these. (Love the pink color!) For more shaping, go with a classic Rago Lacette.
6. Bettie Page. Enough said."

5 Shapewear Tips

These 5 shapewear tips by Vedette Shapewear are fantastic! Read their in-depth discussions on their blog post: http://blog.vedettestore.com/2013/07/guest-post-article-top-5-tips-for.html

1. Know your measurements!

2. Try & Test Run!

3. Be Creative!

4.  Take care of your shape wear.

5. Love your body!

You Are Beautiful!

Start the week off feeling ‪‎beautiful‬ with these inspiring quotes about loving your ‪body‬ on Cosmopolitan Magazine! See the gifs and images paired with them on their article, "11 Body Image Boosters That Will Make You Love Yourself".

1. Take a good look at yourself—and let the words of Oprah cleanse your soul: "The next time you look into the mirror, try to let go of the story line that says you're too fat or too sallow, too ashy or too old, your eyes are too small or your nose too big; just look into the mirror and see your face. When the criticism drops away, what you will see then is just you, without judgment, and that is the first step toward transforming your experience of the world.”
2. Repeat after Christina Hendricks: Life’s too short to beat yourself up for indulging in dessert, nachos, etc. The Mad Men vixen has said, "Back when I was modeling, the first time I went to Italy I was having cappuccinos every day, and I gained 15 pounds. And I felt gorgeous! I would take my clothes off in front of the mirror and be like, 'Oh, I look like a woman. And I felt beautiful, and I never tried to lose it, 'cause I loved it.'"
3. Don't judge yourself by other people's—or society's—standards. Take it from Khloe Kardashian: "I’m proud of my body. My body weight will always be something that I’ll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I’m finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else's standards." Preach!
4. Remember that starving yourself sucks. And J. Law doesn't approve of it in any way: “In Hollywood, I’m obese. I’m considered a fat actress. I eat like a caveman. I’ll be the only actress who doesn’t have anorexia rumors! I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I’m invincible. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss so I’m going to skip dinner!’”
5. Choose to love yourself, just as you are.

Rago Shapewear at Curvexpo NY

See who's going to be at Curvexpo with Lingerie Brief's list! Rago Shapewear is on it!

http://lingeriebriefs.com/2013/07/15/curvexpo-exhibitor-spotlight/

Shapewear Survey on Lingerie Briefs

John Festa conducted a survey to learn about how women wear and think about shapewear. Read his in-depth discussion on the Lingerie Briefs post, Shapewear is meant to "Create A Shape".

"Recently, I conducted an unscientific survey on women’s thoughts on shapewear; just a bunch of questions on the topic. I was happily surprised by the quantity and quality of the responses. It was spectacularly enlightening and actually very entertaining. Some of you broads are funny!  (Can I say that?)  My sincere gratitude to all respondents for their time, their forthcoming and for sharing intimate information. Shapewear is a wonderful tool to facilitate a polished, confident look. As with any other tool, knowing how to use it is key. It is my deep desire that something in this post will be enlightening and add a bit of light to your life.
First the results. Fantastically interesting. And the survey says:" - John Festa 

When and why do you wear shapewear and what sorts of complaints do you have about them?

Posture check!

Having good posture gets you feeling and looking good instantly! Imagining an upward pull from behind your ears can help guide you to the right position. Shapewear is also known for supporting good posture by helping you straighten your spine.

Little Gem

A wonderful fan's message to Rago!

"I’ve just stumbled across your page tonight, but have been wearing your ‎lingerie for about 6 years. I’m a stalwart Rago girl! I just wanted to share this with you, as a fan, a model and a customer, I LOVE what Rago does for me! 

(Pic by My Boudoir, MUA is Sarah Elliott)

Big love!"

- Little Gem

T & T in Rago for Delicious Dolls Magazine!

Teresa Marie's Official Fanpage and Theresa Rock ~ Tia the RadioActiveDoll were photographed by Pin-up Perfection Photography for Delicious Dolls Magazine's 'Spicy Edition'!

Don't you love the way the lace floral print of the Rago Shapewear corselette is complimented by the black and white contrast of the leopard print bedding?

Vestige Photography

Many gorgeous women have chosen to take glamorous pictures with Vestige Photography! We saw many gals who chose to wear Rago Shapewear for their shoots, enjoying the beautiful designs and body contouring power of our garments!

San Von Zombie in Style 9357

See more of their photography on Facebook.

If Barbie Were Human

Ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she had human proportions? The difference is pretty dramatic. Artist Nickolay Lam took up the project, illustrating it for us.

Read more on the Cosmopolitan article written by Natasha Burton, "Normal" Barbie Looks Damn Good to Us.

Miss Missy Photography

The talented Miss Missy Photography has taken photos of many gorgeous women posing glamorously in classic lingerie and shapewear. Many of these gals wore Rago Shapewear for their shoots!

Angela Ryan in style 2202 and 6269.

Lacy Soto in 9357.

Bridget Blonde in 9357.

Some beautiful work, isn't it?
See more Miss Missy Photography here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-Missy-Photography/111354342233896?ref=ts

Rago Shapewear at Curvexpo 2013

Rago Shapewear will be at Curvexpo NY again this year! Come see us between August 4th and 6th at Javits Center North!
Learn more about it here: http://www.curvexpo.com/new-york/latest-news/rago-function-fit-fashion

"Made in the USA since 1945, Rago maintains quality, efficiency and market relevance. The award winning Leader in innovative shapewear, developing unique and revolutionary garments that keep pace with today's fashions. Function, Fit, Fashion. Creating garments that really work!
Book your appointment with the brand here: http://www.curvexpo.com/new-york/brand/rago "