A Note

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Opaquelon

Probably one of Van Raalte's most famous and coveted lines of lingerie. Buttery soft and silky luxury nylon, often with amazing lace, chiffon and crystal pleat treatments.

A masterpiece in pink crystal pleats courtesy of Empress Jade Vintage

Here is a exceptionally lovely black opaquelon full slip recently sold by auction EBAY seller cork123 Notice the amazing deep scalloped lace and chiffon hem. To die for!

Here is a unique 50s 2 tone opaquelon suit slip. We've never seen one in grey & white before.

A gorgeous feminine peachy pink opaquelon full slip currently available from The Purse Diva at Main Street Vintage

A Navy Blue Opaquelone Half Slip with crystal pleat and lace hem, courtesy of Empress Jade Vintage

Black Chantilly Lace & Deep Crystal Pleat Flounce Hem Opaquelon Full Slip - Contributed by EHappy Vintage