Catherine Smith Vintage
1970s Coral Red Bras & French Knickers Set
1970s Coral Red Bras & French Knickers Set
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This is a gorgeous lingerie set comprising two bras and one pair of French knickers. The set is by renowned lingerie designer Janet Reger and dates to the 1970s. A link to the Janet Reger history can be found below
https://janetreger.com/pages/our-story
In a deep coral colour they are trimmed with cream lace. The set is made in England in silky high quality polyester. It is in excellent like new condition.
Non wired bra (Labelled 36B)
This bra is trimmed with cream lace which matches the knickers.
The bra is elasticated under the bust. It has adjustable straps, the lower back section has fabric covered elastication. The bra fastens at the back on a hook and eye bar. The back section has an elasticated section which is again fabric covered. It also has a front fastening which is a sliding plastic clip in cream. This fastener has a little matching coral ribbon bow attached to the front.
Wired bra (Labelled 36B)
This bra is trimmed over the bust with cream lace which matches the knickers. However it also has coral ribbon threaded lace over the bust and around the under bust, straps and edges. The centre bust has a coral ribbon bow.
The bra is underwired. It has adjustable straps, the lower back section has fabric covered elastication. The bra fastens at the back on a hook and eye bar. The back section has an elasticated section which is again fabric covered.
The bra cups are slightly padded.
Knickers (labelled Medium)
These are trimmed around the legs with cream scalloped lace. There are 4in lace edged splits at each side. The waist is elasticated through a channel.
Sizing
We estimate this set would fit a UK size 6 - 10 Please note vintage Janet Reger lingerie can be small relative to today's sizing, despite the labels) so please see exact measurements below.
Measurements
Unwired Bra
Bust 36ins
Under bust Unstretched on tightest hook 16 ins Stretched on last hook 32 ins
Wired Bra
Bust 36ins
Under bust Unstretched on tightest hook 28 ins Stretched on last hook 32 ins
Camiknickers
Waist Unstretched 16ins
Waist Stretched 36 ins
Hips 36ins
Side length 10ins
Crotch length (waist to crotch seam) 14ins
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