“Sales have shown that women are no longer hiding their breasts under minimiser bras but embracing their assets and using them to their advantage….Throughout the last century the trend for feminine pointy shaped bras experienced a renaissance following times of a toughened economy, marking a return of unabashed femininity as women seek to have more fun with fashion as a form of escapism.”

John Lewis also reports that some of their best “pointy bra” sellers are Fantasie’s Belle range and Triumph’s Doreen bra (both of which can also be found at Figleaves).

Pointy Bras

Personally, I’m not entirely sold on the idea that this is all a result of the recent economic turmoil. I think retro styles in general have been becoming more popular in recent years, so it only follows that more vintage-style silhouettes would also come into popular fashion. The hit television show Mad Men has also definitely done its part to glamorize these classic underpinnings to perhaps a whole new group of shoppers. But whatever the reason, I think we can all agree that it’s a fun silhouette to add to your lingerie drawer, and any trend that helps diversify the lingerie available to us is a good thing!

If you’re interested in trying out this trend but the bras pictured above aren’t pointy enough for you, you may want to consider a bullet bra. Bullet bras are the attention-grabbing, conical bras that you might think of when you conjure up images of Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, and other “sweater girls.” You might be able to find authentic vintage bullet bras if you’re an adept second-hand shopper; otherwise, What Katie Did and Secrets in Lace both have good new versions modeled after vintage bras. They both also offer bullet bra pads, which will perfect that pointy silhouette.

Bullet Bras

Do you wear pointy/bullet bras, or do you stick to a more rounded shape?

The Coquette Waist Cincher has a high waist, front closure, and light shaping. The Coquette Open Bottom Girdle is 15 inches with a nylon lace front panel and circling bands for gentle shaping. The Jessica Garter Belt is a pull-on design made for comfort, and is only available in pink. Of course it’s never a good sight to have your backseams twisted around, so all of these have 6 straps for the superb security.

You can find all of these at the Secrets In Lace website (look under Shape Salon). Keep your eye on TLP, because in about a month we’ll be able to show you Secrets In Lace’s new holiday collection that will knock your socks (or stockings) off

The petticoats and crinolines are a pretty and feminine way to add fullness to any skirt! The Secrets in Lace Soft Chiffon Petticoat boasts more than 40 yards of fullness and 120 yards of three-inch ruffle trim. The Classy Crinolines are a natural choice to pair with Secrets in Lace’s colored stockings and retro panties, in complimentary and matching colors. The trims come in contrasting colors and emphasize the beautiful flowing silhouette.

Secrets in Lace provides beautiful lingerie and accessories for sensational days and nights, so the winner can use the $200 gift certificate to buy the vintage lingerie of her dreams!