
When Gertrude Stein said, ?There is no there there,? she must have been talking about Maison Close's new line of barely there panties,
Le Petit Secret. Designed to be worn during sex, Le Petit Secret?s bra and panties are an allusion, no, an
homage to traditional underthings. And as a devotee of both Ms. Stein and mystique, it should come as no surprise that I am one of their biggest fans.Admittedly, I was skeptical when the first shipment arrived in the store. Would they live up to the hype? And would they fit my ample frame and far less ample wallet? Yes, yes, and oh, yes.First I tried on the bra. While it doesn?t offer much in the way of support, the lace acts as a highlight for my womanly assets, an unobtrusive Vanna White pointing the way to pleasure. Best of all, they are fully adjustable, so they will fit many different bodies. The bottoms are logistically a little counterintuitive for those who are used to traditional pull ?em up panties. It comes in three parts, one lacey waistband and one elastic garters for each thigh. Because these are supremely adjustable, the sky?s the limit. My favorite way to wear the bottoms is with the waistband at my true waist and the lace garters further down my thigh, giving them a classic vintage silhouette.I think the best thing about these lovely pieces is how terribly customizable they are. I love wearing the waistband a few inches above a more complete pair of black lace panties ? it?s like an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence. The bra is a perfect picture frame for a pair of pasties (and you can learn how to make your own at our
March 15 workshop!), and also looks lovely under sheer tops and adds allure to strapless dresses.My consenting test subject is out of town, but I wanted to investigate the claims that Le Petit Secret can be worn comfortably during sex. So after playing dress up, I decided to seduce myself. I paired my wardrobe with the ultimate accessory, the
Jimmyjane Form 3. I had easy access to all my favorite places, while still adhering to a formal dress code. I?m looking forward to presenting this fabulous new lingerie on Valentine?s Day, but until then, it?s my little secret.