French Lingerie means different things to different people. Some think luxury. Some think lace. Still others think of french maids in short skirts and leggings. French lingerie more than anything is an idea in the mind of the one shopping. For lingerie to be French in style, it does not need to be made in France. Many of the top designers save you money by manufacturing outside of Europe, where costs can bring bra prices into the hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. Now, some of you may be able to afford such luxury. Lucky you. Most of us are stuck bargain shopping at least a little bit. Just becuase you don’t want to spend a whole bunch on French made lingerie doesn’t mean that you can’t get the same look in American made and Asian imports. French designed brands like Oh la la Cheri are in the traditional french style of exotic lingerie, but the pieces aren’t necessarily made in France.
Lace lingerie is always a popular choice. French lace is obviously the best, but that doesn’t mean that other countries haven’t figured out the complex manufacturing techniques key to making delicate and beautiful forms within the intricate framework of lace. Many of the top French designed brands use lace that isn’t made in France! The French even realize that the lace doesn’t have to come from France. You might want to splurge a bit for something like your wedding dress, but for lingerie don’t be afraid to try the French designed lingerie instead of French made lingerie. Anyway, if they make underwear anything like they make cars…be sure to bring a safety pin…
