The Nylon Swish: New to Shapewear?

If you're new to shapewear or vintage lingerie, Elinor has some advice for you! She answers many of the questions you might have about finding the perfect pieces for your desired silhouette. Whether you want to know about one-pieces, bullet bras, corsets, stockings, or something else, she has it covered on her blog, The Nylon Swish.

I’m new to shapewear, help!

"I am well aware that getting into the world of vintage inspired lingerie can be very daunting and that there is a lot to take in;  why would I choose a padded bullet bra over one without padding? Should I buy a long or short girdle? What does ‘firm control’ mean?? Gahhhh!! I give up it’s too scary! Yes I have been there too and it’s no fun. So, this post is designed to answer some of those tricky questions..."
- Elinor 

Vintage Addict Diary: Rago Review

Natalie wore a Rago 6207 high waist long leg shaper to slip into a tight wiggle dress! She shared her thoughts about it on her vintage fashion blog, Vintage Addict Diary.

Thank you so much for wearing and reviewing Rago, Natalie!

My shapewear journey… raving about Rago!

"I took my measurements before and after, and this garment took 1 inch off both my waist and hips, and well as overall smoothing and some lifting of the derriere! Well they looked great, but I’d been through this before – would they stand the wearing test?? The answer is, yes!" 

- Natalie 

Bernie Dexter in Rago Shapewear

Classic American pinup model and fashion designer, Bernie Dexter, looks so radiant in these photos! She's wearing the Rago 8355 light shaping girdle. Thank you for wearing Rago with pride!

This light shaping garment is available in sizes S-2X from our store.
RAGO Style 8355 - Open Bottom Girdle Light Shaping

DIY Burlesque Costume

Thinking of pulling together your very first burlesque costume? The dazzling accessories showgirls wear can cost a pretty penny. Creating your own costume with a DIY guide saves money while giving you a look that reflects your unique character! For The Love of Lingerie has a great list of guides to get you started.

DIY Burlesque Costume for Burlesque Beginners

"I love a little bit of DIY every now and again and thanks to some very savvy cats on the internet we have a myriad of guides to choose from. Here are a few of my favourite DIY burlesque costume guides."
- Millie

The Lingerie Addict: Plus Size Bridal Lingerie

We're excited share that the Rago #9357 corselette was mentioned in a list of plus size bridal lingerie recommendations on The Lingerie Addict! The author of this article is lingerie columnist Holly Jackson.

6 Pieces of Plus Size Size Lingerie To Go Under Your Wedding Dress

"Rago dominates the heavy hold shapewear market for a reason – their pieces will not only reshape your body, but take inches off you in the process. If you’re looking for some serious hold under a clingy dress, this all in one girdle will get the results that you want." 

- Holly Jackson of The Full Figured Chest

Four-Way Stretch: Coupon Code

Our newest discount is now live!

Use coupon code: LightShaping
for 10% off through July 14.
http://americanshapewear.com/



This garment features:
- Hidden inner front panel for tummy control
- 100% cotton lined crotch
- Curved back seam provides shaping and no-show look
- Four-way" soft stretch fabric allowing for full range of movement
- Gripper stretch lace bottom eliminates garment ride up
- Wide woven top elastic keeps garment in place
- We offer modern, appealing support shapewear that is
- Made-in-the-USA.

The Vintage Doll in Rago

The Vintage Doll has a new beautiful pinup shot in Rago Shapewear!

She's wearing the Rago 2191 Bra.

Rago Pink & Black Waist Cincher Review

We found a post that was perfect for "Throwback Thursday"! Back in 2008, Cora wrote a helpful review of the Rago Pink & Black Waist Cincher on The Lingerie Addict back in 2008. Protip: For real cinching, size down.

"The pink lace front is beautiful. Rago has a reputation for well-crafted, retro undergarments and this certainly does not disappoint." - Cora Harrington

Photo credit: Lace & Arrows

CLICK HERE to read the review on The Lingerie Addict.