The fashion world is into illusion right now. Think of a sheer overlay of netting. Call it The Cage. It can be tough or tender, a little punk or totally romantic. JV loves the possibilities.
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Your Initials, Please
Posted on December 17 2023
Long before cell phones, word-shortening was a reality. Oklahoma became OK and Ms. became a magazine. JV loves “initialisms.” After all, who would know more about abbreviation?! BTW, how’s your JV lingerie IQ?
Seven-Course Holiday
Posted on December 16 2023
Serve up a happy holiday with frequent JV outfit changes. Fit them in between breakfasts, brunches, picnic lunches, teas, aperitivi, buffets, and midnight suppers. Be a guest at your own party, dressed in comfort and joy.
Spaghetti (Strap) Winter
Posted on December 10 2023
JV Slip dresses are not just for summer. Turn them loose in winter to kick off the party season. Spaghetti straps love to layer with skinny tops. And a long column of silk brings drama to outerwear and high-heeled boots. When you think you have nothing to wear (or eat), think slip dress from Jane’s Vanity.
Welcome, Purple
Posted on December 09 2023
On the color wheel, purple rests between passionate red and icy blue. As the wheel turns from raspberry to darkest grape, provocative possibilities emerge. Jane’s Vanity welcomes a new range of purple, especially suited to sumptuous fabrics and long winter shadows.
Shirt Passion
Posted on December 03 2023
It was love at first sight. The shirt you didn’t know you needed. Until you saw it. The missing link to so many looks. Since then, it has been a sun shield, a nightgown, a mini dress, a boardroom ally, always a straight-up seductress. Jane’s Vanity rekindles the passion with fabulous new shirts designed in Greece by Stelios Koudounaris. Let’s take a peek.
Atmospherically Speaking
Posted on December 02 2023
Even before you try it on, you know who you will become in this garment. Something about it speaks to you: the colors, the fabric, the drape. You picture a scene. And enter it. Jane’s Vanity brings you just such evocative pieces from around the world. Who and where will you be in JV’s latest finds?
Giving the Simple Life
Posted on November 26 2023
A small luxury can be the most practical gift. It sweeps away the extraneous and makes us happy. For the holidays, give something simply perfect from Jane’s Vanity.
The “Once in a Lifetime” Guest
Posted on November 25 2023
How thrilling. An invitation to a destination event at an unforgettable location. Being a guest is just the best. All you have to do is be your charming self. Jane’s Vanity will make sure you look great. JV also provides amazing gifts.
Tall Tales, Short Stories
Posted on November 19 2023
One delight of JV’s fine lingerie is that it suits our individual stories. Whether we are statuesque, miniscule, or in-between, skilled lingerie designers know how to make us look great. Their deft proportioning, knowledge of color, and witty layering techniques flatter a variety of silhouettes. Let’s imagine how it works.
The Collector
Posted on November 18 2023
Collectors of Jane’s Vanity’s sumptuous prints have something to celebrate: garments imprinted with colorful abstract peacock tails from Christine Vancouver. Inspired by the willowy designs of artist Erté, this new collection happily coincides with designer Christine Morton’s 50th year in business. The Erté pieces are as jazzy and fresh as the work of its namesake, whose genius defined an era (or two) in the 20th century.
Precisely
Posted on November 12 2023
Our busy lives don’t allow much time for precision. Unless we trick ourselves. Take the art of housekeeping, for example. Left to our own devices, we might let things languish. But, if we bring home a beautiful new item from Jane’s Vanity, we suddenly see our surroundings with a new eye. And do something about them! Abracadabra, lingerie creates beauty in its path.
Hey, Babydoll
Posted on November 11 2023
Your lingerie collection needs the morale-boost of a “babydoll,” the lingerie postage stamp that hits at the upper thigh and conveys a certain…certainty. It must be flawless. The time is now to add one. Because Jane’s Vanity has a special little stash. A babydoll would make a nice gift, too.
Pajama Daze
Posted on November 05 2023
This holiday season, decorate yourself and your surroundings with festive pajamas from Jane’s Vanity. For a group selfie, a cocktail party, or a great escape, you’ll feel relaxed and fabulous in JV’s legged loungewear. You could even sleep in it!
Holiday Buzz
Posted on November 04 2023
For her JV special collection, “In the Style of Jane,” Jane Adams has chosen lifestyle luxuries that “can change the mood of any environment.” And, you might notice, they also pair charmingly with JV loungewear. Imagine them getting together at a holiday party…
Strut
Posted on October 22 2023
This season, kitten heels are prowling the fashion runways. Look for all manner of plain and fancy sling-backs, booties, and pumps. So flattering with a skirt that floats around the knee. The look suggests long legs. And encourages a carefree walk. Which reminds us, are we well-stocked with kicky hosiery from Jane’s Vanity?
A Body to Suit
Posted on October 21 2023
In the fashion world, a “body” is that onesie undergarment that smoothes and grooves your look. If you haven’t tried one, this might be the moment. Because a bodysuit has many virtues. And Jane’s Vanity has a singular collection!
Escape
Posted on October 14 2023
Soon the weather will be cold. But, right now, autumn is glorious. The beach is not far away. Let’s go. With a carryall full of possibility from Jane’s Vanity. Nothing like the sea to smooth out your world. Tomorrow, it’s back to town. But, for a few days, you’ve felt the embrace of nature (and, possibly, of someone nice).
Aperitivo
Posted on October 08 2023
Autumn is a time for coming together. It is especially pleasant to do so in the late afternoon, either indoors or out, for “aperitivo.” In Italian, it means a sip of something and a variety of nibbles before (or instead of) dinner. Guests can make it a quick hello or a lingering picnic. While wearing their hippest little outfits. Jane’s Vanity dresses us for mingling in a continental way.
Love Languages
Posted on October 07 2023
What is your love language? You might speak it by creating food for friends and family. Or by making art that shares your inner self. At JV, our love language is dressing for romantic occasions. Let’s talk about it.
The Way You Walk...
Posted on September 24 2023
Mom called it early: "stand up straight, and walk with a swing in your step." Things will look brighter and so will you. Over the years, you might have enhanced your walk by studying women in film and on the runway. A walk can be very conversational. Best practice is to walk tall in something silky and delicious from Jane's Vanity.
"Casablanca"
Posted on September 23 2023
Get that "Casablanca" feeling, when you slip into something glamorous from Jane's Vanity. In Old Hollywood style, you suddenly inhabit a world of intrigue, dinner jackets, and champagne cocktails. One in which you might sell your jewels to pay for the night flight. Or belt out La Marseillaise. Or brave bittersweet love. All while dressed in a column of silk or sheer mousseline.
Dancing On The Ceiling
Posted on September 17 2023
New Layalina sleepwear from Jane’s Vanity will have you feeling like a goddess. One of those lovelies who float inside a painted dome, high above the dinner guests in an Italian palazzo. Whether the goddess is dancing, flirting, or driving a chariot, her diaphanous garments beckon us to join her in the clouds.
Heart to Heart, Part 2
Posted on September 16 2023
Here at “The Paisley,” Jane’s Vanity’s atelier, owner Jane Adams answers our questions about what’s trending in the lingerie business and in her heart!
The Artist
Posted on September 10 2023
The way you dress yourself is an art form. You create it in your own voice. Sensuous September provides the perfect atmosphere. And Jane’s Vanity offers an incredible palette of autumnal colors and styles. The rest is up to you. How will you put it all together? Let’s picture it.
Flow Fashion
Posted on September 09 2023
Imagine a different sort of shopping. Not fast, not slow. But, rather, in tune with pleasure. Because it is nice to know you always have something special to wear, and wear again. Definitely relaxing–and time-saving. Economical. Ecological. Artisanal. Jane’s Vanity suggests you go with the flow.
Bra Bra Bra
Posted on September 03 2023
At the end of summer, nothing else will do but a gorgeous new bra. It might be all you need to spruce up your wardrobe. Because that first layer sets the tone. Jane’s Vanity has collected an exclusive and inspiring assortment of lingerie sets that make it a thrill to get dressed.
Chemistry
Posted on September 02 2023
It’s time to retire a favorite garment. Sad. But, even sadder, how will you replace it? Styles change. Manufacturers come and go. It brings to mind the world of dating. Yes, you’re back in circulation, hoping for a miracle. Jane’s Vanity is your match-maker.
Did Someone Say Ooh-La-La?
Posted on August 27 2023
Did someone say "ooh-la-la"? Or perhaps it was just a growl of enthusiasm. Either would be a worthy response to you in one of Gilda & Pearl’s new showstoppers just arrived at Jane’s Vanity. These pieces might also create appreciative speechlessness. Which would be OK, too. Here we imagine some alternative responses to your arrival.
Heat Wave
Posted on August 26 2023
Oh, the impossibility of looking crisp in summer heat. Why not succumb, instead, to lingerie dressing? Enjoy the freedom and beauty of summer undressing, in JV silks that blur the lines, welcome the breezes. You’ll be Best Undressed, in lovelies from Jane’s Vanity.
Heart to Heart, Part 1
Posted on August 20 2023
If you’ve never visited the Jane’s Vanity atelier, imagine a happy little space up in the clouds, filled with art and pattern and rails of beautiful garments. Over in the corner, two loveseats beckon for a conversation about everything new and soon to come with Emily Tate.
Dance Party!
Posted on August 19 2023
Who needs an excuse to dance? Not us. When we hear the music, we start to bump. Glorious summer just adds exultation. So, come along for the daily dose of movin’ and groovin’ in Jane’s Vanity.
A Gardener's Life
Posted on August 13 2023
A Little Off
Posted on August 12 2023
Celebrate being a little “off.” That is, avoid looking too perfectly dressed by adding something gutsy and totally, well, wrong. Then your look will begin to sing. Try it, with simple and simply wonderful pieces from Jane’s Vanity.
In Costume
Posted on August 06 2023
It’s summertime–and movie time. Be inspired by Hollywood costume designs of yesterday and today. Wear something cinematic from Jane’s Vanity. We get the idea from Maureen Dowd’s charming New York Times profile of movie and theater costume designer Ann Roth. Although Roth is behind the costumes for this summer’s big hit “Barbie,” we prefer to begin a bit further back.
A Little Refresher
Posted on July 23 2023
Inspiration often comes in compact form. Just a tiny jolt to rock your world. Such is the case for the single item that brings new life to your wardrobe. As fall approaches, perhaps you are in search of just such a refreshing piece (or set). Jane’s Vanity has some inspiring suggestions.
Looking Forward
Posted on July 22 2023
In mid-summer, just for a moment, there is a whisper of autumn in the air. Then it’s gone. And you are left sitting in your lawn chair, suddenly thinking of the coming year. Of big events. And what you will wear. Nice to know that Jane’s Vanity has already figured it out for you.
Green Intuition
Posted on July 16 2023
The Jane’s Vanity crew selects lingerie and loungewear based on love at first sight. Years of love have given it a sixth sense about creating a collection. This summer, notice the symbiosis of color in verdant prints and solids of grass green, acqua, and sky blue. Was it planned? Not exactly. It was intuited. To bring you a summer of love.
On The Run
Posted on July 15 2023
In Truman Capote’s novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the memorable Holly Golightly has a business card printed with her name and a single word: “Travelling.” Sounds languid and sophisticated. These days, the travel scene is more frantic. You know the feeling of dashing through distant airports wondering if you will ever see your checked luggage again. And yet, carry-on seems so annoying. Instead, consider a JV “go-lightly” travel wardrobe.
Put On Your Morning Gown
Posted on July 08 2023
This simple suggestion is from an old blues song. And, like the gown itself, it beckons us to drop everything and concentrate on romance. When love is on your playlist, let Jane's Vanity provide the perfect accompaniment.
Leafy Greens
Posted on July 01 2023
Hey, you cute tomato. Your JV summer greens are here, suitable to mix into a salad or a suitcase. Feel your best, in light, airy, versatile pieces that nurture you from morning ‘till night.
Careless
Posted on June 24 2023
In his short poem “Delight in Disorder,* 17th century English poet Robert Herrick seems very modern in his appreciation of studied dishevelment. We imagine him enjoying a fallen strap, an unfastened button, a wandering belt. Jane’s Vanity offers a lovely mix of lacy things that might come poetically undone.
Shadow Dressing for Summer
Posted on June 18 2023
Free-wheeling summer is the time for a little JV experimentation. Wear a pretty camisole under or over your slip dress. Add a chemise to your sophisticated lounge set to make it suddenly boho. We call this look Shadow Dressing, because a shadow of lace and tulle adds mystery. Very alluring and fun. Let’s try it.
Sparkling Gifts
Posted on June 17 2023
There are occasions that suggest gifts: weddings, graduations, birthdays, etc. And there are non-occasions that want a little gesture too. Just because. In my family the latter were called Thursday gifts. Something from the heart. Jane’s Vanity understands both types. And brings you glittering suggestions for all sorts of giving.