International Intimates

René Rofé was founded by René Rofé in 1986 and is a division of International Intimates, Inc., based on West 34th Street in New York. The RENE ROFE trademark has been registered in the US since 1992. Alongside bras, sleepwear and shapewear, the label runs a Sexy range of teddies, bodysuits, crotchless styles, hosiery and roleplay costumes.

Both belong to International Intimates, but they suit different nights. René Rofé is mostly bedroom lingerie, with lace teddies, crotchless panties and garter belts. Pink Lipstick is built for clubs, raves and festivals, with net dresses, seam-free bodysuits, bodystockings and sets that come with matching pasties. Many Pink Lipstick pieces work as outerwear over a bikini or under a jacket.

Remove rings, bracelets and anything sharp first, and check your nails for rough edges. Gather one leg down to the toe, slide your foot in, then ease it up gradually. Repeat with the other leg before pulling the body up over the hips and shoulders. Work slowly, as fishnet and sheer mesh catch easily. Sitting down while you start helps.

Lace-top thigh highs grip the leg on their own, while René Rofé’s suspender thigh highs have built-in straps. Classic sheer or fishnet styles with a back seam look best with a lace garter belt, which holds them straight and adds a vintage touch. A garter belt also stops stockings slipping during a long night, especially on slimmer legs.

Many René Rofé and Pink Lipstick pieces are made from stretch nylon and spandex, so one size covers a broad range. Listings often give a range such as UK 6 to 16, or a weight guide. Check that range on the product page before you order. If you sit at the top of it, a piece will feel snug and show more skin.

Start with clean, dry skin, free of lotion or oil, so the adhesive grips. Patch test a small area first if your skin is sensitive. Press each pasty on firmly for a few seconds. To remove, peel slowly from one edge while holding the skin flat, or soften the adhesive with a little oil. Never pull them off quickly.

It can be, if you start gently. An open-back panty such as Dive Deep looks classic from the front, so it feels less exposed. Next, try a lace crotchless thong or boyshort with a matching bra set. Wear it under a dress for a night in and let the reveal happen later. Choose stretch lace for comfort, as it moves with you.

Hand wash fishnet and crochet net in cool water with a mild detergent. Avoid wringing, as it stretches the open weave out of shape. Press out the water in a towel, then dry flat away from direct sun. Keep fishnet away from velcro and zips in the wash, as they snag the mesh. A mesh laundry bag adds protection.