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Lingerie Love: Playful Promises A Review and Giveaway

You know by now that I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for gorgeous lingerie with a whiff of impracticality.

Well today I’ve got the chance to review some gorgeous wisps of lace, and give you a chance to win a set for yourself.

Playful Promises is a london designed lingerie brand that really focuses on the pretty and the frills. They’re not strictly a vintage lingerie brand, but they have that definite sense of fun and glamour . They like to pick bits of vintage styles, take some inspiration and put them together in a modern way.

The Etti Stain Retro Bra and High Waisted knickers, for instance, are based on a bullet bra style, but with a softer shape as they leave off the spiral stitching and use  quite a modern floral print satin.

They do sell basques, waspies and suspender belts, but the focus here is definitely on the look, rather than keeping your seams straight and your tummy controlled! Think Pin Up style rather than sensible foundation garments. We all have a place in our life for a little bit of pin up style. Especially in Summer when we might go stocking free and warmer weather might make heavy and restrictive foundations a little, erm, sweaty and uncomfortable.

I chose the Margot set to review and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s easy for models with good lighting and hair and make up artists to make lingerie look lovely, but I wanted to check the quality for myself.

The knickers were generously cut so they didn’t cut in, or work their way into places they shouldn’t. So many “boudoir” knickers leave half your bum cheeks hanging out the sides so it was a pleasant surprise to find these were comfortable AND attractive.

The soft cup bra, I would suggest, is probably most suited to women with a smaller bust, but that’s no real surprise. I have a 37″ bust, so was between sizes, and opted for the M, going down a size rather than up. I should probably have gone up, as the cups are a little bit skimpy on me, but not so much that I wanted to return it. Most of the issue with soft cup bras are with whether you find them supportive enough, and I think if you are above a C or D cup at most then you might find this a bra to lounge around in that imaginary Paris apartment in wearing a satin robe and fluffy mules, rather than a bra for popping to Sainsburys for a pint of milk in.

I did consider showing you a picture of me in my new lingerie so you could see it on a “real” person, but without the benefit of a professional photographer and some nice lighting at the very least that isn’t something I should inflict on anyone, so instead you’ll just have to trust me that this is lovely lingerie.

Win a Playful Promises Margot Set

I have one set of Playful Promises Margot Lingerie in the size of your choice to giveaway to one lucky, lucky Lady (or Chap, this would make a great gift and it won’t cost a penny!)

How Do I Enter?

As ever, I am giving you several ways to enter the competition. You can do all of them, or just one, but you need to leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each entry.

Sorry for shouting, but every time there’s someone that doesn’t and your extra entries won’t be counted!

So….

* Sign Up for the Playful Promises Newsletter and leave a comment to tell me.

* Follow Retro Chick. I don’t care how! Facebook, Twitter or RSS feed are the preferred options. Leave a separate comment for each one and that’s another entry. That’s it!

So that’s 4 potential entries with 4 comments. Got it?

Good Luck!

Competition will be open for 2 weeks closing at 5pm on Monday 13th August.
The winner will be chosen at random from all qualifying entries
Editors (that's me!) decision will be final and no cash alternative is available.
Overseas entries are welcome
307 replies on “Lingerie Love: Playful Promises A Review and Giveaway”
  2. says: Amanda

    Joined ‘Playful Promises Newsleter’ and will be interested to look at the whole range. Thank you for posting the competition. Splendid!

  3. says: Liz

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! The Playful Promises Margot Set is beautiful! I’m a follower of Retro Chick and would love to win the Margot Set! Liz

  4. says: Andrea Peace

    Thanks for featuring this brand – had never heard of it before. Stuff looks lovely. Signed up for the Playful Promises newsletter now.

  18. says: Cristina

    And finally, I am following you as well by RSS feed on Windows Live. Thanks for the opportunity!

  19. says: Ebonie Allard

    Hey Gemma,

    I already follow you on Facebook and Twitter! So I’ve signed up for the Playful Promises newsletter….

    Fingers crossed for me… xXx

  20. says: Ida Rasmussen

    Great giveaway – I love Playful Promises designs but have never owned anything of theirs before!

    I have followed you on twitter (idaida9)

    Ida

  22. says: Catrin

    LOVE my Etti Satin Longline bra and love the store in Boxpark the woman who served me was lovely 🙂 just subscribed to the newsletter! xxx

  26. says: Karen

    I love Retro Chick, I get it delivered to my inbox and read it faithfully. I appreciate your thoughtful blogging and sharing all your experiences. I will continue to be a faithful follower, but I usually do not comment, UNTIL now as I really wanted to enter the contest. So, maybe that is the icebreaker for me and you will be seeing more comments from me now. 🙂

  30. says: B

    *and* I’ve liked you on FB!

    *Love* the look of this set and would be very happy to own one.

    Also love your blog, though I’ve never commented until now. 🙂 Always a good source of fashionable inspiration! Thank you!

  37. says: Amaryllis

    Signed up for the Playful Promises newsletter – Their stuff is beautiful, I’ve seen it linked elsewhere and always wondered what the quality was like. Such a lovely colour way here. XxX

  51. says: Juliette

    I just signed up to the newsletter, wish i’d known about it ages ago.
    They even give you a discount!

  82. says: Ashley Jarman

    Absolutely gorgeous 🙂 love vintage looking undies. Just liked on FB – (Ashlee Laura Jarman)

  95. says: Virginia

    Found your blog via a Google search for something very different than lingerie, but I am so glad I stumbled here, just the same.

    Playful Promises Newsletter: DONE.

  103. says: Natalie

    Hi there, just signed up to the Playful Promises newsletter and already follow you on twitter and facebook! Would love to win a lingerie set! x

  112. says: Karen McEleney

    Signed up for email – Very stylish designs so looking forwards to see the full range

  125. says: Samantha Whistler

    I liked you on facebook! (I’d do it on twitter as well but I don’t really do the whole twitter thing… :P)

  127. says: Mark Nixon

    Hello! I’m now following @Retrochick_UK on Twitter! I’m @english_psycho

    Wish me luck 🙂

    Perhaps your skills will grant me superior present buying powers!

  144. says: Cécile

    Hello ! =^-^=

    I am already signed up for Playful Promises newsletter, but signed again for the giveaway purpose and had the great pleasure to get a very nice discount code on their website ! This definitely is one of my favorite retro lingerie brands *-*

  145. says: Cécile

    And here’s for the Facebook entry. Honestly, I have to say I just discovered your blog via Playful Promises FB account, but I am thrilled I fell on it: it seems very promising, and I’m gonna read your articles and visit the rest of your blog right away <3

  157. says: lindsey roberts

    Long time twitter follower. Would be ideal for me post baby with the soft cup. So pretty and I cannot wait to treat myself to some nice underwear and those are gorgeous!

  180. says: Alison Jolliffe

    Just entered by signing up for ‘Playful Promises’ newsletter – lots of pretty things to buy, i could play here for ages 🙂 xxx

  193. says: lesley dean

    Hi have just found your site love it and your beautiful lingerie entered in your great giveaway forever hopeful.xxx

  195. says: Susan Martin

    Having just lost two dress sizes this would be a perfect prize for me to win love the colours.
    Have signed up for your newsletter

  215. says: Lisette Davidson

    signed up for your newsletter, thank you, I would really love to win the lingerie, it looks scrumptious!

  234. says: rachel

    I just signed up to the newsletter, the underwear looks amazing! It looks like it is made to make you feel confident and sexy!

  251. says: Rachel Nkere-Uwem

    Just signed up to your newsletter, having seen the stunning lingerie that I may be able to win. Next stop my favourite boutique hotel website for a luxurious lost weekend….

    Best,

    Rachel x

  276. says: TREVOR JONES

    I’ve signed up for the Playful Promises Newsletter. Please enter me into the
    Margot Set Competition…….it’s a fabulous prize! Fingers crossed!

  278. says: angie pickering

    Signed up to your newsletter. Love your site – so glad I found it, crossing my fingers to win this fab lingerie xx

  285. says: Kevin O'Farrell

    Heya I’ve just signed up!!
    I would really love to Win this for my Gorgeous wife! It’s our 20th wedding anniversary and I know my good lady would love it!!
    Thanks
    Kevin

  294. says: Natalie mcDermott

    I have joined the playful Promises newsletter. I’ve started to replace my grundies with beautiful matching sets 🙂 thanks for introducing me to this lovely company x

  298. says: Vic

    Hi I just subscribed, I love pretty underwear, always makes you feel good!
    Ooh and I follow you on twitter too. I’m @vicgartland

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