Sex symbol or classic icon? La Petite Coquette would be the lingerie shopping destination for both these legendary ladies...
La Petite Coquette is featured in Pamela Keough's new book Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn: Timeless Lessons on Love, Power, and Style (buy it here now). We love that we were considered the lingerie go-to for both of these style stars. We've got Marilyn-style glammed-up push-ups, slinky slips and all the accoutrements that ooze sex appeal - as well as the chic, timeless underpinnings that are all Jackie.
What would the modern day Marilyn pick from LPC? Here are our glamour girl guesses:
Prima Donna or Fantasie: She's got boobs, and needs real support. No flimsy little bralettes for this D-cup. MM, of course, would know these super-supportive, powerhouse bras don't have to be matronly.
Jane Woolrich or Christine Designs: Silk gowns and do-not-disturb robes are key to her boudoir look.
Body Wrap Shapewear & Fashion Forms: This girl's got curves! To enhance that bombshell of a body, all the shapewear tricks-of-the-trade would be required. Beyond that, MM would need different permutations of special-occasion shapers, cutlets and wear-every-way bras for her halter dresses and plunging necklines,
Mary Green Nouveau Retro Briefs: It wouldn't be Marilyn Monroe without high-waist, hourglass-creating undies.
Blush Bustier: Corsets and bustiers? They're a given.
Cervin: Sexy stockings are the pinnacle of pin-up girl style. Back seams and garter belts? Even better.
Illustration by Meg Hess for Vanity Fair; Marilyn image via here; Jackie image via here.
Sorry, but there aren't too many images of Jackie in her skivvies - hence why her classic style is famous for its always-appropriate discreetness. But here's what we think she'd pick up from LPC.
Eres: The epitome of quiet luxury, these understated undergarments exude Jackie O-ness.
Celestine and Zimmerli: The highest quality cotton, we can easily see JKO in these simple classics - the dreamy Celestine gowns for vacation getaways, and the Zimmerli pieces as essential everyday layers.
La Perla: When she turns it up, we can only imagine she'd turn to the penultimate of exquisitely crafted lingerie.
Wolford: Always elegant - these are a necessity for any proper lady.
Just be more better to us, girls. We should love ourselves before we do love others. Make us more attractive right now.
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