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Slip Dress, Inc.

Posted on August 24 2024

This blog is not about slip dresses. But, rather, about decorating slip dresses. Because the long fluid lines of a slip dress, from its spaghetti straps down to its around-the-knee hem, are a perfect backdrop for a “little something.” JV offers lovely ways to dress up your slip dress.

Morning Promise

Posted on August 18 2024

Make a date with yourself for early morning. Slip into something nice from JV and go about your daily beauty routine. See how it elevates your mood, your awareness, even your goals. We asked Friends of JV to describe how they glamorize their morning prep.

Playing With Our Clothes

Posted on August 17 2024

Jane’s Vanity’s beautiful silks stand on their own. Lustrous and often patterned, they make life simple. And yet, who could resist playing with them? Adornment is a happy means of self-expression. Which version of ourselves would we like to be today?

"Always"

Posted on August 11 2024

As I dress on a 104-degree summer day, I am reminded of the song “Always” by Irving Berlin. He wrote it for his wife, but it applies to me too. Because, no matter the temperature or the task, I wear nice lingerie from Jane’s Vanity. When camping, working at the food pantry, attending a NATO summit, falling in love…always.

Artisans

Posted on August 10 2024

To wear a Jane’s Vanity garment is to wear a blessing. As if its creators were telegraphing their vision and commitment through its threads. Imagine the quiet bustle of a distant lingerie atelier.

Summer Accents in Black

Posted on July 28 2024

Mid-summer is the perfect time to underline your light and airy wardrobe with hints of JV black lingerie. Cut from black mesh or trimmed in black lace, it is not only the ultimate air-conditioning, but also the essence of “cool.”

Love Sandwich

Posted on July 27 2024

Yes, it’s summer and time for a picnic. Whether indoors or out, it’s a perfect opportunity to feed your desires and look fab while doing so. A little bubbly? A tempting assortment of nibbles? Jane’s Vanity puts you on the menu for a memorable pique-nique.

Playlist

Posted on July 21 2024

Whether we’re happy or sad about love, only the radio seems to get it. Passion, sorrow, joy: it’s all there in the playlist. Torchy lyrics speak to our souls; soaring melodies become our theme songs. Jane’s Vanity dresses us to sing along.

Movie Messages

Posted on July 20 2024

Once in a while, a movie’s style will have such impact that it alters the culture. As a summer entertainment, Jane’s Vanity reminisces about a movie that changed the way we think about (and wear) our lingerie. In 1985, Desperately Seeking Susan created a style eruption. Let’s watch it again.

A Travel Panorama

Posted on July 14 2024

When you need packing inspiration, turn to the Jane’s Vanity website for a panorama of ideas. Each section is a handy inventory; each image is a building block of color, composition, and style. We at Jane’s Vanity see the world as a most exquisite panorama.

My Life in Prints

Posted on July 13 2024

Jane’s Vanity prints are unique, never to be repeated. Each of mine recalls a special moment. Sometimes I think, wistfully, of a print that got away. This season I will make up for it, with amazing new JV patterns that promise to illustrate my life.

Forecast: In-Between

Posted on June 29 2024

When seasons change, wardrobes must tag along. What to wear? When you haven’t a clue, an in-between piece from Jane’s Vanity will lead the way. The beauty of your JV wardrobe is that the pieces blend so easily, season after season, with just a clever addition here and there.

The Three Graces

Posted on June 23 2024

In mythology and art, The Three Graces represent beauty, youth, mirth, and elegance. Picture three sisters, in a group hug, clad in the most sensuous of garments. Is it any wonder that we feel like goddesses ourselves, when attired in JV’s latest offerings of three?

A Quiet Afternoon

Posted on June 22 2024

Mother taught us to never be bored. Find something to do! We learned our lesson well. And always to have a Jane’s Vanity assortment set aside for amusement on a quiet afternoon. Of course it helps to invite a friend.

Come Back Different

Posted on June 16 2024

The best part of your vacation might be its end. Because, your final stop is a romantic city hotel. For a couple of days, you can sleep in, savor your experience, get ready to “come back different.” Your only real agenda is to look great in your most indulgent garments from JV.

Joyful

Posted on June 15 2024

The lovely JV underthings that we reach for each morning can set up our day. They are a joy in themselves, but they also recall happy memories–and create new ones. We asked some Friends of Jane’s Vanity (FJV) to tell us about their JV favorite pieces.

Cage-y

Posted on June 09 2024

Not quite bare, the “cage” garment creates an outline, sometimes with added netting, that enhances gowns, tops and trousers, or just your sweet self. JV has four easy pieces that flatter your assets while leaving a tiny something to the imagination.

The Novel Approach

Posted on June 08 2024

Writing romantic fiction might seem simple. But, like wearing fashion, it takes skill. We’ve found a novel that masters both. Prepare for a beach read that not only transports you to Paris, but also shows you how a dress can change your life. Jane’s Vanity has a way with dresses too.

Bedtime Story

Posted on June 02 2024

Make every night once-upon-a-time, in loungewear from Jane's Vanity. Escape to the land of dreams in sensuous sleepwear of cotton and silk. “And they all slept happily ever after…”

Neutral Street

Posted on June 01 2024

A new neutral is sending shockwaves through my wardrobe. It’s the color where dusty rose, mauve, and beige intersect. The Emma Harris label calls this color Clara Vintage Rose. And it looks brilliant with this summer’s golds and straws. Jane’s Vanity says, “Meet me on Neutral Street!”

Happy Associations

Posted on May 26 2024

Somewhere between sleeping and waking, your dreams merge with sunshine. That’s the feeling of JV’s latest loungewear collection. The garments caress and inspire with the lightest of fabrics and the happiest of prints. Float through the summer in the mix that they create.

Little Transformers

Posted on May 25 2024

The event is a year away. And yet, you hardly think of anything else. What will you wear? Keep it simple, with a single transformative piece. You know, that clever cocktail “something” that spruces up your lovely basics. Jane’s Vanity clues you in on some festive shortcuts.

A Dream Trip to Oz

Posted on May 19 2024

Lie back in your chaise lounge and consider your perfect vacation. Where would you go? And what would you wear? Perhaps a trip to Oz? You know the plot: air travel, outdoor adventure, big city spa experience, ruby slippers. Friends of JV (FJV) imagine other dream trips, dream clothes.

Spicy

Posted on May 18 2024

You loved the cool embrace of winter colors. Now you’re ready for something caliente! As summer approaches, get spicy, in passionate reds and pinks from Jane’s Vanity.

Tea for Two

Posted on May 12 2024

Afternoon tea can have many moods. It might be nostalgic, socially-nuanced, ravenous, or just a set up for seduction. The possibilities are as delightful as the aroma of Earl Grey. Invite a friend, set the table, and enjoy a little chat. Jane’s Vanity provides the appropriate loungewear to while away the hours.

Kit Me Out

Posted on May 11 2024

It’s springtime, and a skirt is in order. To feel the breeze, to have a change. And to enjoy the girly sensation of a pair of stockings and a garter belt. JV hosiery is just waiting to kit you out for a warm-weather adventure.

Thanks, Mom

Posted on May 05 2024

Make Mother proud by always wearing nice underthings. Not just in case of an accident, heaven forbid. But because you might actually have to take your clothes off. For instance, at the doctor’s office, in a fancy fitting room, for airport security, or hanging out in the bridesmaid suite at a destination wedding. Here we offer some mother-approved Jane’s Vanity scenarios.

Alter Egos

Posted on May 04 2024

You may seem quiet and business-like on the outside, but inside, ooh-la-la. Your choice of JV lingerie tells the story. What does it reveal? Keep them guessing, you versatile thing you, in stealthy silk and lace from Jane’s Vanity.

The Emmas

Posted on April 28 2024

At the Jane’s Vanity atelier in Portland, rails of garments from various designers co-mingle and make unexpectedly brilliant combinations. Two especially complementary labels have the same name: Emma Harris, whose jewel-toned silks come from Derbyshire, UK, and the Mediterranean-inspired Emma Ducci, based in the south of France. Emma, meet Emma. We already know you’ll look great together.

To Bra

Posted on April 27 2024

To bra. It sounds so intentional and grown up. As in: to launch a ship, to strut your stuff. To bra is a feminine act of confidence and self-love. Lucky us to have Jane’s Vanity to bra us along.

The Silky Road

Posted on April 21 2024

No plans for summer vacation? We know you’ll look languid and sexy anyway, dreaming your exotic dreams, back at home. They might include this itinerary from JV’s imaginary tour company “The Silky Road.”

Sleepers

Posted on April 20 2024

What bliss to lavish attention on bedtime: crisp sheets, pretty pillowcases, fresh air, a tinkling piano soundtrack. If you’re lucky, your bedroom window might reveal a panorama of city lights, or a tapestry of stars. Now, lay out your pretty “sleeper” from Jane’s Vanity. Bonne nuit!

Lingerie Boots

Posted on April 14 2024

Portlandia on Italian streets? Women in Italy, in every season, are wearing not only striped hair and plaid pants, but also boots. It’s just so PDX.* Boots can be tough or tender. We like heeled booties in a creamy shade of almond. Because they’d look so great with our Jane’s Vanity vacation wardrobe on our summer trip to Italy!

Smiling Up

Posted on April 13 2024

It’s a face-off along our spring-time sidewalks. New flowers flirt for attention as we walk by. As if to say: Hello! Down here–nice, huh? Thanks for noticing, because each of us is a unique composition of color, shape, identity, and presence. Take home their wisdom and dress for Spring your way in blossoms from Jane’s Vanity.

Lingerie: The Mini-Series

Posted on April 07 2024

Jane’s Vanity loves the work of designer Karolina Laskowska. Her pieces evoke other worlds, impossible dreams. In fact, each lingerie set is worthy of its own TV mini-series! Gaze closely at Laskowska’s pieces, and see the cameras begin to roll on unforgettable characters, startling plot twists, brilliant staging, and divine costumes.

Charmed

Posted on April 06 2024

Can charm be analysed? 20th c. British writer Beverley Nichols* said no, that charm can only be reflected in the response it brings. For example, the gift of a diamond bracelet? Possibly so. But, we also think that the latest lingerie from Jane’s Vanity defines charm.

Checkerboard Delights

Posted on March 31 2024

On racetrack finish lines, coats of arms, game tables, and all sorts of other surfaces, a chessboard catches the eye. Its symbolism is both ancient and modern. Jane’s Vanity dresses us to investigate, in black, white, and red.

The Power of Lingerie

Posted on March 29 2024

Can lingerie “make it so?” To find out, give the laws of attraction a little boost. Good things await. Believe it, live it, in JV’s high frequency lingerie.

Sweets for the Sweet

Posted on March 24 2024

The coming spring line-up from JV brings to mind a sexy candy shop of colors. Here’s a quick preview of the bonbons Jane and Emily selected on their January trip to Europe. Our noses pressed to the glass, we contemplate a new season of carefully selected treats from Jane’s Vanity.

Mystery Lovers

Posted on March 23 2024

When in need of diversion, we turn to crime, by picking up a slim volume of Agatha Christie. No sooner have we figured out whodunit, than we’re ready for bed. Clothed, of course, in a “thriller” from Jane’s Vanity.

No Jeans Today!

Posted on March 17 2024

Jeans. Yes, we love them in all their baggy, faded, upcycled, refashioned, protective glory. But today, we need a change. Give us layers and layers of Jane’s Vanity, in swaths of silk and boudoir colors. Then, off we go to the grocery store.

Fashion Destination: SF

Posted on March 16 2024

Book now for a dressy visit to San Francisco. From now through August 11, 2024, the city’s Legion of Honor Museum presents Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style. This exhibition features clothing from its permanent collection that tells the story of the SF women who wore these beautiful pieces. Fill a carry-all with your own small display of Jane's Vanity standouts, to assure a sparkling day on the bay.

Among Our Souveniers

Posted on March 10 2024

Time to put away winter things? No wait. It’s sleeting out. The month of March is a sort of snowglobe. And there you are inside it, shivering in a white-out, as you stand in Piazza San Marco in Venice. What to do? Wear JV’s lovely new Italian whisper-weight wool/silk camisoles. So pretty, they can morph into spring.

Museum Me

Posted on March 09 2024

An art museum offers a private world of romance. Feel the intimacy, as you take someone’s arm and climb the stairs. For an hour or so, you’ll share beauty–and a chat. You’ve dressed for it, in Jane’s Vanity’s most sophisticated lingerie. And added a touch of perfume. Your evening of artistry has already begun.

Traveling, but Trying…

Posted on March 03 2024

When on the road, we wish to look sharp. It’s part of the game. And our secret play is to pack a boldly printed silk blouse and a pretty camisole from JV. Not the obvious choices for travel? Maybe not, but surprise is the key to greatness. And we look fabulous.

Winterborne

Posted on March 02 2024

Winter is a magical time for a birthday. In the Northern Hemishpere, everything is waiting–and the world is filled with mystery and promise. Celebrate this velvety time, in birthday loungewear from Jane’s Vanity.

About February

Posted on February 27 2024

A short cold month in the midst of winter is hardly lacking in distractions. There’s Groundhog Day, the Grammys, Super Bowl, Carnivale, Valentine’s Day, cherry pie, and so on. All designed, perhaps, to lift us into spring. At Jane’s Vanity, we bring the light with sparkling lingerie.

Winter Wake Up

Posted on February 24 2024

Winter sunrises are our reward for waking up early. Let the show begin: first with a dome of lacy purple, followed in rapid succession by stripes of flaming red and pink and gold. The cavalcade recalls the season’s dramatically-colored sleepwear from Jane’s Vanity. We call it “Winter Wake-Up Wear.”

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