Leather Lingerie: As Old As The Ice Age

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Leather Lingerie: As Old As The Ice Age

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Some 500,000 years ago, the ice age forced early man to find ways to protect themselves from the elements in order to survive. They discovered that animal skins could protect them from the forces of nature and they learned to turn skins into clothes and footwear.

Animal skins in their natural form easily harden and decompose so primitive man had find a way turn them into a comfortable, non-perishable forms. The invention came from a tree extract called tannin that is used to transform a perishable skin into something very durable and long lasting called leather. Since then, the popularity of leather has not died down. Leather exudes a sense of quality, durability and luxury.

The fashion industry uses leather scraps to produce expensive purses, shoes, clothes, and even lingerie. Needless to say, lingerie was one of the first products to have used leather as the main material. Leather lingerie has become one of the finest, most exotic and expensive creations. I can just see the early cave women using their sharpest stones to trim away the unnecessary parts in order to attract the biggest, strongest cave man. Cave man and cave woman… now there is an opportunity for exotic fantasy lingerie.

Leather Lingerie: The Types

There are various leather lingerie types, and they come in the form of:

Brassiere
Panties
Men’s briefs
Boxers
Fitting corsets and camisoles.

Some of these items use ample amounts of leather such as those seen in straps, crotches, and fasteners; others however use purely leathered undergarments. They say that leather lingerie is the best shaping outfit you can put on (on the inside at least).

Leather lingerie is distinct from other lingerie lines since it looks a bit more “naughty” and exotic. Leather lingerie is more durable than the laces and ruffles which you traditionally think of when lingerie comes to mind. However, leather is not right for everyone. Leather is a highly shaping material so it is not right for all body types. It will accentuate all of your curves, good and bad. Also, consider your environment. If your climate is too hot, then you might think twice before making the investing in leather. Remember, leather is leather; and it doesn’t breathe very well and it can be expensive to clean.

Leather Lingerie: Where to Buy

The premier source of online stores for leather is Stormy Leather. This site has is for 18 and older because they also sell a full line of adult novelties, so proceed with caution. Stormy Leather provides leather outfits for the stars, including Christina Aguilera, and Michelle, Beyonce and Kelly of Destiny’s Child. I have heard that they also provide custom outfits to Circque du Sole.

www.stormyleather.com.

Leather Lingerie: Comfy or Not?

When you first took a peek on the leather lingerie, perhaps your first query was – it is comfortable to wear? Leather is soft and warm and can be quite comfortable. However, some pieces are designed more for looks than comfort. You really won’t know how comfortable something is unless you try it on for yourself.

So, try something new and see what happens next. If you like the feel of it, then go for the buy. Remember, you won’t look beautiful wearing an item if you don’t feel beautiful wearing it.

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