1950s nylon panties?

And let's not forget the 'sissy' crowd... many of my best frilly panties go to them for good money, as well as x-dressers and so forth.
 
mags_rags said:
Welcome to the VFG forums, Steffie.

I think you're doing fine! It's perfectly OK to comment on an old thread if it resonates for you in some way. I enjoyed re-reading it, and being reminded of all the ways vintage fashion can speak to us and fit into our lives.[/QUOTE
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NylonNostalgia said:
...However, there are some hideous creatures out there (equally detested by the majority of CDs I speak to) and if I showed you just some of the emails and messages I have had to field then I'm sure you'd know exactly what I mean.

In sheer exasperation, I put my thoughts down on 'paper', as it were. At times, I have been quite literally reduced to tears. Happily though, most times I just hit 'delete'. Hazard of the job, I'm afraid. Read about it here, if you want to.

Emms :)
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I'm sorry you had to deal with that Emms, and I know what you mean. You're talking about non-consensual sex games. I used to get it in my brick and mortar shop and I still get it through the blog, it's a kind of fetish where your innocent reaction is part of the fun for them.

Particularly prevalent, it seems, for those of us who deal with vintage lingerie, it's hard to avoid and is a situation that needs to be managed. I try not to give them any attention and won't publish or respond to their blog comments. It was harder to deal with in my shop, where they would sometimes prey on my young staff. It's horrible to have to explain these risks to people who are just doing their job but there it is. But it's only a very, very tiny percentage of people and most vintage lingerie lovers are wonderful.

I like to think that in the vintage community, we've always dressed those who are on the fringe: eccentrics, creatives, people who appreciate quality or just want something different. I'm totally there for you all. But non-consensual is never okay.
 
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Thank you,
And I am sorry you have to deal with crazy people like you mentioned. I want one thing only, and that's to deal with beautiful people like yourself. Know individual needs to always hear terrible talk that is disgusting. I love vintage nylon clothing. As I say I started in the early 1960's with the material.
 
I'm chiming in late over here.
I sold lingerie, vintage and modern for about 10 years on Ebay under the name "miss*hortense", and yes, the majority of my buyers were men. Many of them wrote to me and told me their stories, all about why they have such a "thing" for lingerie. I actually became friends with a few, who still write to me every now and then. A few have found me on Etsy!
I have great respect all of them, especially when they share their stories.
One of my repeat buyers was tired of it and sold me his whole collection...so many years ago. And YES, over 250.00 for the right kind of Vanity Fair panties, but that was back then.
...and those sheer nylon panties that originated this thread should be worth even more.
 
Thank you Luna,

Yes I really want to tell you about my long long panty experience. Hunny, I will start writing my story to you if you don't mind. I will try and write a little each day when I can. I think it is so special for a woman like you who is so so sweet to listen.
Thank you so much,
I will begin the next chance I can.
 
Steffie said:
Thank you Luna,

Yes I really want to tell you about my long long panty experience. Hunny, I will start writing my story to you if you don't mind. I will try and write a little each day when I can. I think it is so special for a woman like you who is so so sweet to listen.
Thank you so much,
I will begin the next chance I can.
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I used to be miss*hortense on ebay, over 10 yrs ago. Wondering if I already know you!
 
AnyDayNow said:
I sell vintage lingerie. It is rude to use key words like CD or TV, I would never use those to sell any of my items. Yes, men buy vintage panties but women buy them as well. There is a reason certain panties go for upwards of 200.oo or more dollars. Are they collectable, are they rare, are they new old stock, what material are they made of, are they high waisted, is the elastic in the legs and waist sound, what type of gusset do they have. Do research and find out why - like why wide gussets are sought after - and what makes a certain item valuable.

1950s Vanity Fair underwear in particular are highly collectable. They use the earliest nylon tricot and it has a particular feel and is semi sheer. The gussets in these are a double nylon and very wide. When you move into the later 60s the gussets are lined in brushed nylon.

Don't assume because the panties are old that they are valuable. Do your homework. You have to understand the why of something to command top price otherwise you are just shooting in the dark.
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I most certainly know about the double nylon gusset panties in the early 60's I starting out wearing.
 
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