Monday 20 June 2011

Tuesday 21st June 1949

Dear Diary,

Frilly knickers are front-page news! I was enthralled to read tonight’s Evening Standard reporting of a delicious fashion faux pas at Wimbledon. Evidently, the tennis set didn’t approve of Gussie Moran’s ruffle lace trimmed panties! Her outfit certainly caused a sensation when the press jostled for position to photograph a glimpse of the lace as she served the ball.

The event has scandalized Wimbledon and furthermore “Gorgeous Gussie” is accused of bringing 'vulgarity and sin into tennis' by the committee of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. I say, how absurd! What’s more, there’ll be a debate in Parliament, about frilly knickers of all things!

I would most definitely like to applaud Ted Tinling, the designer of Gussie Moran’s outfit for a splendid job well done! I had the enormous pleasure of meeting Mr Tinling when he visited the boutique quite recently. He appeared to be an odd sort of fellow, at first; wearing a raincoat and demonstrating a curious fetish for my range of ruffle panties.

Nevertheless, Mr Tinling asked some pertinent questions about sewing the ruffle technique. He seemed to be rather well informed about knickers, for a gentleman! I was astonished when he eventually disclosed his plan to design Gussie Moran’s tennis outfit with specific instructions to include the famous frillies. Oh my golly gosh! It’s delightful to think that our conversation has influenced the national headlines!

1 comment:

  1. To me ruffled panties are a strong affirmation of femininity.

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