Sunday, December 28, 2008

Your Future Takes Shape Now With Shapewear

Does your future look bleak?

Have you ever had those days when everything that could go wrong did go wrong? Or does every day that passes seem like this? Whatever the reason or whatever kind of day you're having, Shapewear can help make your day better. Looking good in the morning is a sure fire way to have a perfect day.

Lots of people have been asking questions about Shapewear. Though this product has been around for some time, recent innovations in body shapers have put Shapewear back on the radar.

Shapewear can give you that smooth sleek look in no time. With so many kinds of shapewear on the market, how can you tell which one will work best for you? Today, we will discuss 3 pointers that will help determine the kind of Shapewear that will work for you.

First, determine your problem areas and your body type.

Some women only have one problem area, while many of us have multiple problem areas. There are kinds of Shapewear on the market which specifically target individual problem areas. On the other hand, your body type will also determine the kind of Shapewear that will work for you. If you're unsure of your body type, try to see where you tend to gather fat.

If you tend to get fat around your midsection and abdomen, you have an apple shaped body. Conversely, if you tend to get fat around the hips and thighs, you have a pear shaped body.

Next, have a specific look in mind.

Most times, we get up in the morning and throw on any old outfit we see. This is by no means a head start to a great day. When we're not confident with our look, we have a greater chance of going through our day feeling bad about ourselves. We must remember that our mood also affects those around us. If we're having a bad day, people around us will start to feel that negative vibe and be repelled. Therefore, be prepared with a clear picture of the look you want. If possible, prepare your outfit before you nod off to sleep. Preparing an outfit also includes preparing the right kind of undergarments to go with it.

Lastly, be an informed shopper. A lot of women end up disappointed with their purchases by buying things off the rack sans thinking. If you lean towards "retail therapy", or you are an emotional shopper, you need someone to help you make informed choices. Researching on a product you want to buy is the key in making great choices. Have your girlfriends or someone close to you help you determine the best kind of Shapewear for you. Don't be afraid to try things on and send them back if they don't feel right for you.

Shaping your future begins with looking good in the present.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Have That Dare With Sexy Lingerie

We all know what lingerie is, right? It is a special woman's undergarment. And we all also know what undergarments are as well. Now, if we put sexy unto the word lingerie, what does that mean? What does your mind tell you? Of course, lingerie itself already connotes sensuality. And so does the word sexy. Sensuality already means sexy. Therefore, does that leave a very minimal trace of what our imagination can ever muster?

Course not, there is much more to that than meets the eye. Sexy lingerie has the unique ability to bring out what may be considered as a normal body type into something out of the extra ordinary. It is a means to enhance what already is beautiful to the human eye. And to unlock that sexiness would mean extra pieces to accentuate the best features of a woman body. This can certainly help improve her confidence level as well. To feel on top of the world, to feel that sense of command is so invigorating to a woman.

It is basically obvious that the happiest people to appreciate a woman's looks are the men. So most certainly, she can bank on the fact that she would be getting positive vibes from her man all the time.

However there are moments when women find it difficult to find that sexiness in them without feeling uncomfortable. Well, worry no more honey because the new and improved lingerie these days are built for comfort and style.

A lot of sexy lingerie these days are designed to accommodate comfort ability into the picture without having to sacrifice its objective, which is to feel and look sexy. Say for example, a pair of sexy stockings can definitely bring out those knock-out legs to a party. A sexy corset would also enhance the look of a woman's upper body shape, at the same time emphasizing her slender waist.

The basic rule really is to find your best features and enhance them even more with this sexy lingerie. It does not really matter what size you are. Or what your body type is. You may be a size 2 or a plus size, does not really matter. We are all built to have that special feature to highlight even more. So go ahead, celebrate womanhood. Celebrate the sexiness in you. Indulge yourself with a few sets of chemise, silk panties and bustier. Do not be afraid to experiment and experience the new you with sexy lingerie.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Lingerie Guide

Everybody likes to be comfortable all the time and it includes even the clothes they wear. Lingerie is name offered for the alluring and fashionable undergarments for women. It was earlier introduced in Western countries and this word is more popular in these countries. Daily wears is not mentioned as lingerie, where they are used to express the inner feelings.

Though it looks as a simple factor but care more has to be taken while choosing the right one that suits you the best based on its size. These are some of the basic tips the users have to concentrate on before buying the lingerie that suits them well. Packages holding the modern lingerie come perfect with the style, comfort and the textures. Also, if you feel uneasy visiting the shops directly, online shopping helps to get want your actually require with correct fits.

There are websites available exclusively for the lingerie meant for special occasions, which puts the individual at ease in choosing the right one they are actually looking for. Complete guidance is also provided on internet for the individuals to get valuable buying tips on the lingerie of the type you wish. They are generally available in various materials like leather lingerie, cotton, silk, nylon, stain, hosiery and various other types, where a huge option is offered to the buyers to choose the right one that fits those best.

Different types of lingerie garments that are available in the market are knickers, nightwear, bikini bottom, wedding lingerie and much more are there on the list for the users to choose. Earlier lingerie was considered as the mere undergarments and sleepwear, but now the trend has changed and it has turned out as a focus attention and fashion statement.

While buying the lingerie it is highly advisable for the users to choose after trying instead of going in for the size based on the measurements offered by the manufacturers. Instead of buying lingerie by visiting the shop it is advisable to get it through online shopping.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Lingerie Sets

The most important factor that every woman concentrates is their looks. They are more conscious in looking beautiful both internally and externally. To enhance their outer beauty spas give a helping hand. The introduction of the lingerie sets helps to feel them beautiful in choosing the right inner garments and this has made the work of choosing the right one they require much easier. They generally pay more care in choosing the right lingerie that suits them fits much similar as the tailor made and not as the store bought.

In Western countries, they still follow the tradition of gifting wedding lingerie which is called as trousseau for the bride from her mother. It is a sign of showing the love and affection to the bride. There are few well-known types of lingerie sets available in the market and some of them are Baby Doll set, Boy shorts and Camisole Set, Bridal set and Bikini set are some of them to mention. These types of lingerie sets helps the customers to choose based on the requirements.

Also this helps to reduce the time of walking around the shops to purchase what they require. This unique idea not only save the time but also help to get all they want at one place with right fitting as sets. Lingerie plays a very important role in order to give a perfect look on the dress they wear. If you are buying the lingerie set for the first time, complete guidance is provided through the online advisers to get, the right thing they require. Also, normal and plus size lingerie are also available which reduces the time of searching the right one you are looking for.

This makes the individuals feel at ease while purchasing the lingerie. They are available in different fabrics, which is up to the individuals to choose the ones that suits their skin well. Also the styles incorporated in designing the lingerie sets varies and it is catered in such a way to suit women of all age and type.

The individual should take a little care in maintaining the lingerie sets. While purchasing it is more important to have a glance on the labels that are attached to the garments which holds the information of washing type of the lingerie that you purchase. Following the washing instructions on the garment will help to give a longer life to the costly garments.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Finding the Perfect Fit With an Underwire Bra

Study after study shows that most of us are wearing bras that don't really fit us. The "most" figure may be in the seventy percentile range. Pretty amazing, eh? Well, in this article we discuss how to find the perfect fit with an underwire bra.

When it comes to underwire bras, finding the perfect fit is all about the poking and jabbing of the underwire. It is also one way to define the appropriate size for your body. The underwire on the outer edge of the cup is the indicator. In general, it should run around the outside of band under the breast and then run back through the arm pit. For most women, this doesn't really seem to be the way it works.

You buy a new bra. It seems like a good fit in the store, but the first day you wear it, the underwire pokes you repeatedly in the arm pit. Besides being very annoying, it is also an indication the bra is to bi for you. The cup size may be fine, but the band area is to loose, which is causing the underwire to bend back towards your body when it heads into your armpit area. Try a smaller size with the same cup size to get a better fit.

The opposite is also true. You wear a new bra out for the night. It repeatedly pokes the inside of your arm or breast. The bra is too small for your chest. The band is being pulled to tight which is causing the underwire to be short and bent away from its natural path. Try moving up a size to see if the fit is better.

Another issue with getting the perfect fit on your underwire bra has to do with the cups. Women with smaller chests tend to wear cup sizes that are too large. Women with bigger chests tend to wear cup sizes that are too small. The best way to determine if you have the cup size right is to look at the location at the bottom of your cleavage where the bra meets your chest. That are should be flush with your skin. If not, your cup size is too small. Try bumping it up one size to see if the fit works for you.

The underwire is loved by women for the support it provides, but hated for all the poking and jabbing that seems to happen. If you can get the perfect fit, you can have all the positives and avoid the negatives of the underwire bra.

Monday, November 24, 2008

The Lure of Leather

If you've never worn leather lingerie before, or if it's something that you can't see any validity of wearing, then you might like to reconsider. Whilst your partner may be turned on by your usual sexy lingerie matching sets, even if you have the stockings and suspender belt to match, they won't even come close to what seeing you in leather will do him!

Risque leather lingerie isn't just about wowing him with how sexy you look; it's more about capturing all of his senses.

Take away his sight for a while - use a leather blindfold or silk scarf to block his view, this fabric will be a perfect foil for the leather. Let his hands feel the softness of the leather, and have him inhale its fragrance. There's something about leather that appeals to the senses, and smelling and touching it without being able to see it will have him wanting that blindfold off so his eyes can see what his other senses are telling him!

Perhaps you think that leather lingerie won't be comfortable because you've owned leather trousers in the past and didn't think they were easy to wear. What you have to keep in mind is that what you are buying here is lingerie. It's small pieces - very small if you're going to be wearing a leather g string or a sexy bra made from leather - of leather that are stitched together. It's very soft and supple. It won't be like wearing a leather jacket next to your bare skin. Although it won't feel as luxurious as satin or lace, it will have a sensuous feel that you could find you actually enjoy!

Latex and leather lingerie are great for role play when you are setting up an evening alone with your partner. Add to this some scented candles, a bottle of wine and some nibbles and you've got the fixings of an intimate date you'll both enjoy!

Once his senses figure out that you're wearing leather, you can still surprise him when the blindfold is removed by wearing something different to what he would anticipate. Most men will anticipate black leather, so why not consider white leather instead?

This wouldn't work if you wanted to assume a dominant role, but it does raise a few other possibilities for other scenarios! Sexy leather lingerie is also available in plus sizes too. One of the most sexy outfits for larger busted ladies is the plus size corset, together with a plus size thong. Order these in leather and you're going to have him crazy with anticipation! Don't forget the little extras - like a pair of fishnet stockings and some high heels to complete the fantasy picture! Enjoy being the sexy temptress and having him at your mercy!  

If you're not sure which sexy leather lingerie to buy, then look at one of the online stores that sells lingerie - you're sure to find exactly what you had in mind, or perhaps even something more scintillating than what you'd originally envisaged!  

Monday, November 17, 2008

Shopping Tips For Lingerie During the Winter

You can shop in a large department store, a small boutique or a specialty shop and find a large array of fabulous winter lingerie. You will find collections that are sexy or cute. It all depends what you ware looking for. You will probably find that you have more choices than you know what to with.

It is however, important to find the right lingerie in order to have the desired results. Lingerie is like wearing another skin and we all know that you need to be comfortable in your own skin. So while you should take a chance and be more creative and exotic ant times, try to say with in a certain comfort zone when shopping for lingerie.

Here are some other tips when shopping for lingerie -

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Don't limit yourself to only a lacy corset or a sexy bra. Consider thongs, corsets, girdles, and g-strings as well.

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Black is usually the color that comes to mind. But red is a big color for the winter. It is said that men find red "hot" as well as sexy. Shades of beige, white, pink, or violet can be lovely and quite sexy also and give a soft romantic look.

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Consider texture. While lace is lovely, there is nothing like red satin in the bedroom. Winter lingerie made of silk and lace is in this winter, as well as embroidery. Add a touch of fluff, Swarowski crystals, or satin ribbons, and you have quite a look. Knitted lingerie is also an option.

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If you are very large breasted, look for bras that have generous neck openings and push-ups.

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Choose the right size. Don't buy anything too big or too small. If it is too big, you will not look sexy and if it is too small, it will just accentuate the fat.

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Buy something that is flattering to your body shape. Buy a style that camouflages the worst of you and accents the best.

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For daytime wear, you can go for cotton and lace panties and bras. For a more sporty feel go with cottons. Boxer panties are in and prints and logos are very in.

So throw away that old nightwear and go and treat yourself to some new lingerie this winter. You'll soon find that there is no better way to warm up those cold nights with your man.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Bras Gone Bad - My Straps Keep Slipping

At first glance, you would think the average bra is a fairly simple piece of clothing to fit and wear. As we ladies know, this simply isn't the case. Getting the perfect fit is something akin to quantum physics. Problems like slipping straps seem to crop up all the time.

How do we deal with slipping bra straps? Well, the first step is to stop and make sure we understand how the bra is supposed to work. To understand, just picture a strapless bra in your mind. Since there are no straps, the support must be coming from somewhere else, right? The band running around the bottom of the bra should be providing the vast majority of support. This fact does not change simply because a bra has straps. If the straps on your bra are providing more than 10 to 20 percent of the support, you have things all wrong and should go see a bra consultant.

Since your straps are slipping off, we'll assume you have the bottom up support approach correct. Still, slipping straps are annoying and a bit unsightly when you have to keep reaching up to put them back up on your shoulder. The fix is usually not too difficult. We just need to figure out the cause.

The most common cause of strap slippage is rather obvious. Your cup size is too large for your body. This gives the cup room to bend forward and back where the strap connects to it. This has the practical effect of changing the bra size, which makes it impossible to get the straps just right. The fix for this problem is to switch to a bra with the appropriate cup size.

Another problem that has popped up in recent years is trend oriented. Ah, trends - the cure and cause of all our problems. Regardless, the trend we are discussing here are wide shoulder strap bras. These bras intentionally place the straps towards the edge of the shoulder to create more of a pushed up bra with deep cleavage look. The look is good, but many women don't have the shoulder shape to support the straps. If your shoulders are nearly horizontal across the top, then the bra is no problem. If they curve, however, the straps will tend to slide off when you lean, twist or do anything that creates a slight bit of slack.

The cure for this problem is to ditch this style of bra. I know it hurts to miss a good trend, but the pain is much less than the cumulative annoyance of having to deal with your bra straps every couple of minutes. Consider using a racerback bra to take care of the problem.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Naughty Lingerie For Bride-to-Be

Well you've got it all planned, the perfect wedding - but have you remembered the naughty lingerie? When shopping for wedding necessities you must make sure that you remember that however pure and innocent you want to look as you face your beloved and make your vows, you also want to know that beneath all that white satin and lace of a designer wedding dress is some extremely sexy white lace lingerie!

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, but the greatest thrill of all is knowing that whilst everyone is saying how gorgeous you look, and your husband to be is telling you you've never looked more beautiful, it's only going to be a few hours before he's changing his mind when he sees the sexy wedding lingerie that you're wearing underneath! Remember that it's not just the wedding night lingerie that can be naughty either. It should all start from the beginning of the day. Wearing sexy bra and panties underneath your wedding dress is a good way to start your special day. You're going to have a secret smile throughout the entire day waiting for the moment you can show your groom exactly how hot his new wife is!

Sexy lingerie shopping for your wedding night should be fun. Think about how you can create a night that you and your new husband won't forget for all the right reasons! How about finding something very erotic such as an outfit in latex and sexy leather? Or if you're going to be traveling overseas on honeymoon and don't want to be caught with something as sexy as naughty lingerie by a zealous custom's official, why not go for simple but sexy lingerie sleepwear? In this situation you could also tantilize your new husband by hinting at the sexy sheer lingerie such as a sexy thong you're wearing beneath the clothes you're wearing on the journey! On your honeymoon don't forget some sexy evening wear, such as sexy micro bikinis.

Enjoy this time with your husband to deepen the intimate side of your relationship and show him how playful - and naughty - you can be by the selection of sexy women's lingerie that you wear. Try wearing a stylish dress to dinner, but let his hand caress your thigh as you whisper about the la paula leather lingerie you're wearing under it. Tell him that it's nice, but assure him that the real naughty bondage leather lingerie is waiting at home. Have him as eager to get you home as he is to have you to himself on honeymoon! If wedding planning is taking up all of your time and you don't really have the time to spend locating the right kind of ladies sexy lingerie that will show you as a playful seductress, then take an evening off the planning with take a glass of wine and your credit card in front of the computer. There are many places you can buy sexy lingerie online, and you'll be able to see the wide choices available and let your imagination and fantasies run free as you choose the best naughty lingerie with which to thrill your new husband.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Gain Confidence Through Women's Lingerie

There's a strong connection between women lingerie and confidence. This isn't about whether or not a woman has the confidence to go on a date wearing latex and leather lingerie, or even just a sexy bra with a matching sexy thong. It's more about how the sexy women's lingerie can make her feel.

What's underneath a woman's clothes is usually known only to the woman, and the person she decides to share it with (current fashion trends of exposing a lace g string notwithstanding). Her sexy sheer lingerie is something that is her secret. She knows that she looks good in it. She knows she feels sexy wearing it. And this is exuded in the way she conducts herself in public. She can be the most modestly dressed person in the restaurant, but if she knows she's wearing sexy hot lingerie, you can guarantee she's radiating confidence!

The sex appeal is coming from within her, and to anyone with her, that's a major turn-on. It's not the clothes, it's not even the ladies sexy lingerie that she's wearing (once she's along with someone she wants to get closer to) - although the sign of her risqué leather lingerie and the knowledge she's been wearing that all evening in public will be a huge additional turn-on for most partners - but it's more of the woman's own sexuality will come out because of the way the lingerie is making her feel. Hidden though it is, she can feel the fabrics against her skin, and she knows something that others don't and it's that women lingerie and confidence thing - it's dynamite!

The problem is that most women don't have the confidence they need to actually buy sexy lingerie. As close as they get may be g string thongs that have some style, but perhaps lacking on the sex scale! What she really needs is sexy sheer lingerie, black lace lingerie, or even white lace lingerie if she wants to play the demure seductress. That's all part of the sexy lingerie confidence. It's like she's playing the part of someone else, but instead of this someone else being false, it's her real inner sexuality that is brought to the surface through the wearing of something that could be completely out of step with how she normally dresses and behaves. It's liberating.

Even the most shy woman who has a reputation for being somewhat lacking in sexuality can be turned into a playful flirtatious tigress if she's wearing a sexy bra and panties that make her feel that she's all woman and in command of the relationship. If a woman feels good, she exudes confidence and sexuality and therein lies the power.

If you feel that your relationships are lacking because of your lack of self-esteem, take note. Start by buying some sexy bras - you can find plenty of them online, it's not even necessary to go to a ladies sexy lingerie store - and feel the difference that women lingerie and confidence make to your relationships!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Camisole Spice Up

Are looking through your wardrobe, and finding out your lingerie selection seems a bit sparse. Well it might be time to bolster your lingerie wardrobe, with a elegant piece of lingerie that would happen to be the camisole. The camisole is a affordable starting place that will literally spice up your lingerie collection, with it's simple but very sexy look. The camisole has been around for centuries, but only recently with new cuts, designs and materials it has been transformed from a standard undergarment to a very sexy piece of lingerie.

The camisole has long been consider undergarment of function, staying true to its simple design. Most camisoles have thin adjustable straps with a bras built in to maintain proper bust support with that very sexy braless look. It also has many varieties of necklines and cuts to choose from. Ranging from V-neck to the scoop, from exposed belly to it being covered.

Camisole also make great sleepwear. Coming in soft cotton, make them extremely comfortable. Light weight and loose fitting make it the the perfect sleepwear in the summer months. Be comfortable and sexy how can you go wrong?

The materials that are now used to make the camisole, and the variations of panties that often come with it has transformed the camisole into a very sexy piece of lingerie. Silk and satin are just a couple of elegant material that have made the camisole a must have in every women's wardrobe. Cotton to more sheer materials maintain that sexy look without loosing any elegance. Camisole often come sets with a matching panty. Thongs, g-strings, hot short cuts to standard panties the variety of choices are endless.

Often costing much less than other types of lingerie, makes the camisole one of the most affordable types of lingerie. Versatile with many uses make the camisole an incredible bargain compared to other forms of lingerie.

So do not wait, spice up your lingerie collection with a camisole set. Find one that fits your needs. From being a comfortable piece of sleepwear, to being a very sexy piece of lingerie that will defiantly make a statement to your partner.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Pamper Your Partner With Red Hot Bras & Lingerie This Christmas

This Xmas pamper your partner to a festive, red-hot bra and lingerie gift from lingerie experts BeCheeky.

BeCheeky have a magnificent variety of ladies lingerie and bras across bra cup sizes A-G, and also night clothes and knickers in sizes 8 to 18. Their festive Red Lingerie collection offers lingerie in every shade of red - so whether it's cherry, cranberry, burgundy, ruby, tomato, scarlet or pillar box red, each and every bra & lingerie gift is gorgeously mouth-watering and sure to please your partner.

Recent research indicated that red was the colour men found the most pretty on a woman. Red has been all over the catwalks this season and is without doubt set to end Purple's control as the stylist colour on the fashion indicator by two thousand and nine. Intense, sizzling & a representative juxtaposition for the colours of passion and anger, red is brave & passionately amorous, so works a treat when worn as intimate apparel such as bras & lingerie, and as the colour of the Xmas season, sales of red lingerie rocket during Xmas and Valentines.

To help you get your particular lingerie purchase correct this Christmas, BeCheeky have a great selection of Buyers Guides covering how to measure your bra size, information for men, and a bra types explained series. With returns on Christmas presents extended until 14th January two-thousand and nine, shopping at BeCheeky.com is straightforward and stress-free.

The BeCheeky.com Xmas store includes stocking fillers from £5, bra gift sets from twenty-five pounds and for a limited time only you can enjoy getting 20% off selected lines and free delivery on United Kingdom purchases.

Top 10 Red Hot Lingerie Christmas Gift Ideas;

1. Silk Diamante So In Love' Knicker from Sista Shei

2. Antoinette Underwired Bandeau Bra by Panache

3. Cherry Bomb Lace & Silk Satin Plunge Bra from Mimi Holliday

4. Charming and sexy rose effect lace thong from Sensualle

5. Lola Hearts Chemise & Thong Set from Coco Box, Exclusive To BeCheeky

6. Jewelled mini-string by Lola Luna

7. Avant Premiere Half Cup Plunge Bra from Simone Perele

8. Polka Petrus Bow Thong by Mimi Holliday

9. Bed of Roses Kit from Lovers Choice

10. Amelie Bra by Miss Mandalay

Monday, October 6, 2008

Bras, Girdles, & Panties - So Many Choices

Bras, girdles and panties are important to us women and our choices effect every time we get up in the morning. With so many different undergarment options it's hard to know which pieces of clothing are a good buy. I will attempt to break down the myriad of different bras, girdles and panties to choose from. Look, feel and price are important in the decision making process.

First we will discuss different bra options. For a woman looking for a non-jumbo no-wire bra then Warner's Friday Bra Collection would be a good choice. There is only one no-wire bra made by Bali and that is the Bali Bra Style # 3062. The Bali underwire minimizer bra style # 3562 is made like a Sherman tank and is perfect for women wanting support and endurance.   If I had a choice of only one bra to be made I would choose the Bali Bra Style # 3820. 

It looks good, no-wire, it's a great fabrics, comes in all sizes, and you have many colors to choose from.   The strongest, and best, underwire support bra that lasts forever is the Lilyette #908. If you need a giant size, like a 54DDD, you must try Playtex Style # 4693 or look at the Goddess company line.    If you need a small size bra, like a 32 Nearly A, look at the Playtex In-Between Size Collection. The best nursing bra is Goddess Style # 1001, specially made with your child in mind.  

If you would like to spend a little more on a bra, and want to move into glamour, you must try Wacoal Style # 85814. This bra won an aware from Good Housekeeping. If you want quality but would like to spend less then try the Playtex Feel Beautiful Collection, Every Day Basic Collection and Hanes Bras.   If you need a full figure low low cut bra try Vanity Fair Style # 7500's. The best longline bra is Bali Style # 3300. A good basic every day cotton lined cup, no wire bra is Carnival # 660.   The best all-in-one are Va Bien 1291 and Bali 7432. 

The best panty girdles are Rago 6797 and Flexees 6855. Rago is one of the few girdle companies still around.   The best sports bras are available through Champion. Champion style 072 is rated the best sports bra. If you are looking for a good t-back underwire try Wacoal 65124. Wonderbra 7880 is the best strapless bra on the market.   The best hipster is Olga 913. The best briefs are Bali 8500, Barely There 2703 and Bali Skimp Skamp 2633. As with anything, bra, panties, girdles and other undergarments are an individual choice that is dependant on taste and comfort. Hopefully this guide can assist in your next purchase of bras or other undergarments.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

How to Really Be Sexy in Lingerie

I remember my first, and last, lingerie party with one of the largest acceptable sex shop outlets. A friend of a friend (isn't it always the way), was working for them, and a large gaggle of girls congregated at someone's house to giggle over vibrators and try on sexy corsets.

It was the games which annoyed me. I remember one which involved holding a piece of paper on your head, and trying to draw a penis onto a man. I may be prejudiced as I've always hated party games, but this seemed so juvenile, and the antithesis to being grown-up and buying sexy lingerie.

Only such events are never about maturity. My excuse for even having been to one of these parties was I was sixteen at the time. I can't imagine going to one if you're not a teenager, but I know lots of women do. Maybe they're supposed to be liberating, but sniggering over strap-ons is not liberating.

I could possibly have forgiven all of this had the underwear I ordered (yes I know - but after a few drinks everyone felt obliged) was of a decent quality. However, it wasn't, and it fell apart very quickly, and was made out of horrible materials.

Decent materials is in fact one of the most important keys to decent lingerie. It is one of the reasons why I never buy lingerie online (the other reason being I'm a size 16, and it is impossible to know what will actually look good on a website). Even if an item is described as one hundred percent silk, doesn't account for what the lace is made out of, what quality of elastic is used.

One of the keys to feeling, and looking sexy, is feeling comfortable. Unless you are a very good actress, you will never look good unless you feel good. Wearing sexy lingerie is a very tactile experience, both for the wearer and whoever you may want to share said lingerie with. Polyester is not sexy, however nice it may look, because it feels like cardboard.

I would never go to one of these parties again. Not only do I feel too old, I don't see the point. Even if one of my best female friends decided to become a representative, I would not go. I am too old to be embarrassed into playing games, and I don't find sexual aids funny. Fun, yes, but something practical, not something to giggle over.

Sexy is very different to smut. All these kind of parties do is reduce something beautiful into something seedy. Women's liberation has meant we are now allowed to talk about, and enjoy sex. However, it doesn't mean we need to be reduced to the mentality of fourteen year old boys. It should mean we are able to derive pleasure from the beautiful, tactile, sexy experience wearing good quality lingerie can evoke. Good lingerie is about feeling good about ourselves as women, and we should not denigrate this experience.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Answers to Four Bra Problems That Often Are Not Discussed

We all are cursed with the concept of embarrassment. Okay, cursed is probably a strong word, but our fear of embarrassment often keeps us from asking questions we really need answers to. In this article, we take a look at some questions you might have about bras, but never get around to asking for whatever reason.

Q: Why is it that when I wear a bra, one cup feels fine but the other is tight/to loose?

The answer my dear is found in your breast size. Specifically, one is larger than the other. This is a very common situation, so don't feel put off by it. We are not robots. Our bodies are amazing, but they are not perfect.

So, what can we do about the problem? It depends on the size difference. First, buy a bra that fits the larger breast comfortably. If the other breast is slightly smaller, then consider tightening the strap for that cup, which will often resolve the problem. If you need a bit more of an adjustment, try buying little pads called "cookies". They are designed for just this problem and should create the extra volume you need to make the bra fit comfortably.

Q: This bra doesn't look right on me. What is wrong?

Asking this question in a store is never going to get you the correct answer. There salesperson will suggest it is the bra and give you others to try on. The truth is simply that not all bras look good on all women. Breasts come in many shapes and sizes. Some bras will make them look great while others will not. Accept your body type and focus on bras that look good on you. It is as simple as that.

Q: Why do I get rashes and hot red marks along the bottom of my breasts when wearing certain bras?

The answer is pretty simple - you are wearing the wrong size bra. The problems are being caused by the bra riding up on your breasts. Instead of the bottom sitting up against your rib cage, the bra is riding up over the bottom edge of your breast. It then squeezes and rubs against that skin causing redness and rashes. Go with a bottom band bra and bump up one cup size to see if the fit is better.

Q: My underwire bra is poking me in the area under my arm pit. What is the problem?

When it comes to bras, no subject gets more attention than the underwire poking problem. Poking is a sign of a fitting problem. If you are being poked on the inside of your armpit, the bra is probably too large. If you are being poked on the inside of your arm or on the edge of the breast, the bra is probably too small. Move up or down a size on the band. You may also need to adjust the cup size.

Finding a bra you like can be a real bear. In many ways, it is more of an art than anything else. You are unique and so is your body. Ignore what others are doing and focus on finding that perfect fit for your body.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Gift Giving 101 and Sexy Lingerie

The holidays are almost upon us. For those of us who celebrate Christmas in one form or another the commercialism is cranking up to it's usual tiresome decibel levels.

Not that I don't like some hullaballoo and family time at Christmas, but quality certainly tops quantity in my humble opinion.

When I was a young child, yes even me, I made my own gifts. You know, the ones you can make in art class like the sprayed gold macaroni necklace or the handprint in the clay ashtray (even though there were no smokers in our family). Homemade birthday and Christmas cards were accepted with delight. Now when I was a teen and above that kind of thing (but still had no money) I would buy my mother those glitzy Christmas brooches and my dad cotton handkerchiefs. Isn't it funny how I'm revealing my age-group just talking about gifts I made and gave? Those gifts were also graciously accepted but often stored away in the depths of a closet somewhere only to be rediscovered by some puzzled archeologist in the distant future.So, I was actually going somewhere with this - oh yes, Gift Giving 101 and sexy lingerie. Homemade gifts are truly the best whether they be cookies, a bottle of wine in a homemade bag, a family photo etc.

Perhaps you don't really feel like sticking your hand in wet clay or spray painting macaroni designs - don't fret, I have a solution for you.

I am making the assumption that you, the reader, are over the age of 18 - if not - stop reading this immediately!

Now that I know we are all adults here, I can give you my win-win gift idea. If you are female - no matter your size or shape, you have that je ne sais quoi that dazzles and confuses humans of the male persuasion. Buying yourself some curve enhancing sexy lingerie is just putting icing on the cake. You may think you are buying yourself a gift, but when your partner gets an eyeful of that gift wrapping they will be singing Joy To the World!

Ok, so if you're male, you also have the win-win option of buying some sexy lingerie for your beloved. She will think you see her as a sex goddess and deserving of such a thoughtful gift and those come hither looks will start scorching the air between you. But you win, as you see that incredible package you provided the wrapping for, slowly and enticingly unwrap herself just for you.

See? Win-win - sneaky to the core. Not quite homemade but definitely a home project!

Happy Holidays!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Tips on Buying Women's Lingerie Online

The shopping rush is on! Everyone is rushing to buy gifts for the holiday season. More and more shoppers are turning to online sites for their shopping needs. There are many reasons why online shopping is getting more and more popular. For example, let's say you are considering buying women's lingerie online. Here are some benefits.

Greater convenience.

The first benefit is that you save on having to commute to a brick and mortar retail store for a few pieces of lingerie. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can easily complete your purchase with very little hassle. All you need is a computer with an internet connection, and a valid credit card, and you can shop to your heart's content.

Greater savings.

Online lingerie retailers often run regular promotions to encourage new and existing customers to buy more. This is especially true during the holiday season. For example, if Christmas is just round the corner, you may be seeing promotions like "Xmas discounts", "Season greetings promotions", and so on. Sometimes, shipping may also be waived for the holiday season. In addition, it is possible to conduct some price comparison online before making a purchase. This will help you save even more money.

Wider selection.

Sometimes, when you visit a retail store, certain products or designs may not be on display due to lack of rack space or some other reason. This will not happen to an online store. You can easily choose from a wide selection of women lingerie, and place your order immediately. If a certain brand of model is out of stock, this will be reflected on the website. On a website, you can easily browse a wide selection of women lingerie in a very short amount of time.

Ease of browsing.

Many women lingerie online retailers make it easy for consumers to browse the lingerie that they have on sale. The shopping catalog comes complete with professionally taken photographs of lingerie models, and you can even click on the images for a close-up look if you want. This will help make your buying decision easier.

Ease of purchase.

Besides having secure credit card purchasing (which is the norm for ecommerce these days), you can also expect to have your customer information stored on the website. The first time you visit the online store and make a purchase, you will be asked to fill in mandatory information such as full name, address, credit card details and so on.

Once your information has been successfully stored on the website, you don't need to ever fill up those fields again. The next time you shop online for women lingerie, the website actually remembers you and fills in all the information automatically for you. This makes it extremely easy for anyone to buy lingerie online.

Only the latest.

As the website is a very powerful communication tool, the latest lingerie are usually posted for sale online very quickly. Hence, you can be assured that you get the latest lingerie designs from online retailers.

Given the benefits, perhaps it's time for you to consider buying lingerie online from now on.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Types of Women's Lingerie

The holiday season is drawing close, and you may be considering buying some women lingerie for yourself or to give away as gifts. In that case, perhaps it may be useful to remind you that there are many different types of women lingerie to choose from. Here are some examples.

Baby doll nightie

The name says it all. The baby doll nightie is an adorable little outfit. It looks somewhat like a gown, with 2 bra like cups. The skirt is exceeding short, making the wear appear cute and sexy. The baby doll nightie can be made from different types of materials such as silk, nylon and cotton.

Garter belt

The garter belt is a piece of lingerie that is worn around the waist. Of course, it is not meant to hold a pair of pants up! Rather, it is meant to be an accessory to complement the whole outfit. Straps from stockings can be attached to the garter belt for a more dramatic effect.

Teddy nightie

The teddy nightie looks very similar to the baby doll nightie, except that the skirt is even shorter. It also looks somewhat like a gown, and can be made from similar materials. As the skirt is very short, the teddy nightie usually comes with a pair of skimpy panties.

Bustier

The bustier is a commonly seen piece of lingerie. It is a strapless bra that goes all the way down to the waist and stops there. It is a very versatile piece of lingerie, and can be used to match a wide variety of clothing.

Chemise

Chemise lingerie is a less skimpy piece of lingerie with a skirt that falls just above the knee. It is a gown that offers a unique alternative from the large variety of skimpy lingerie available in the marketplace.

Thongs a g-strings

Thongs and g-strings are becoming vastly popular lingerie. They are usually worn with tight clothing as there is no visible panty line. Most are made from silky materials and are very comfortable to wear. Wearing a thong or a g-string feels as if there is no underwear!

Peignoir

This is a piece of lingerie that is not so commonly worn. It is a gown that falls to the ankles. Therefore, it is only compatible with very long dresses, and long dresses are not for everyday occasions.

Everyday lingerie

Everyday lingerie like push-up bras and other supportive bras are more practical. Women with smaller breasts can consider push-up bras to create to illusion of larger breasts. Larger breast women may need under wired bras for better support. In addition, bras may come in cups of different shapes. For instance, a demi cup bra is needed if you are going to wear a low cut dress.

There are many different types of women lingerie available in the market, and you may be spoilt for choice. But variety just makes the whole lingerie shopping process a lot more fun and interesting.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Corset - The Timeless Rage

Sexy and seductive, corsets have always remained a timeless rage relentlessly proving its grandeur, beauty and panache that suits every occasion and every taste. Ideally, defined as a tight fitting, body enhancing undergarment used for centuries by women to create an hour glass silhouette, corsets today are widely used as a fashion garment which is stiffened usually with bone and laced at the back.

Women who are apprehensive about their plus size bust and bulging waist usually dress up in corsets as it plays a pivotal role in lifting and supporting breasts and reducing the size of the waist. Corsets are easily available in stores which cater to fans of Gothic fashion. A ravishing corset is created when ingredients like timeless elegance, seductive style, modern fabrics and the art of the corset maker are blended uniformly. A traditional back lacing and spiral steel boning featured corset will steal millions of hearts. Women who have been fantasizing an hour glass figure must wisely invest in well fitted corsets as they do a wonderful job of up to 4 inches waist reduction and accentuate gentle, provocative curves.

To ensure a bespoke fit, tailor made corsets apart from the standard size are offered in most stores to a made to measure service. Confidence along with a slice of panache and élan worn with a dazzling and glamorous corset will surely make you the hot topic of conversation. An erect back and a perfect posture will miraculously accentuate the fitting of the corset. Slimming and sexy corsets are offered in a wide array of choices right from overbust to under bust to bridal in a broad and colorful spectrum of styles, patterns, fabrics, prints and hues. Corsets with a scooped hemline nestling on the hips to create gorgeous sweeping curves can make a bride's special day even more special. Shop for Victorian corsets, leather corsets, bridal corsets, corset dresses, tight corsets or corset accessories, you are guaranteed a model look oozing with confidence and elegance.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Select a Bra Set That Suits You

Is your hubby all the time putting in those extra hours at work to meet those dreaded deadlines? Is he, more often than not working late into that wretched night? If your answers to these queries are a nod, then make the nights he is at home special, seductive and romantic. Light a few scented candles. Set up a warm soapy, foamy tub bath. And to top it all, get into one of your most sexy, skimpy and provocative bra set. A lacy, embroidered, push up bra complemented with a matching fishnet panty hose will send your partner reeling in fantasy. An equally exotic alternative could be a flirty halter bra with adjustable shoulder straps and bra cups that are just enough to cover the lower portion of your breasts. You can bet that your husband will never want to leave you after these enticing and passionate moments.

Actress Pamela Anderson does a pretty decent job in showing off her famous twin assets with just the right fit of bra set, leaving the rest on imagination. Bra sets have always been an excellent seller because women like matching their top and bottom. 1000's of exciting bra set styles will leave women in a predicament as to what will suit them best in terms of fit, support and of course visual appeal. Buying a bra set that fits well is determined predominantly on the bust size and form. Every women wants to look and feel good from within which reflects in your confidence and attitude. Bra sets are a 'sell off 'among men too as they love buying it for their women. Valentines Day, December holidays, birthdays, romantic vacation get a ways or just to simply surprise that special someone after a hard grueling day at work, sexy and classy bra sets face no slack or 'off' season.

Look and feel feminine, distinctive and beautiful with a wide choice of seductive dark fabrics and prints to playful and flirty brights and pastels with intricate detailing. Be any one you want to with a fabulously designed bra set from push up bra sets to padded ones or special fitted ones for bridal wear. A classic and elegantly embroidered bra matched with an attractive panty in sheer lace of flower patterns with an oblique shaped fish net insert will create a sensitive touch of feeling to perfection. An unusually charming push up bra set or a sexy, cool plus size bra set or a simple but still bewitchingly attractive standard bra set that blends well with your insides and temptingly uncovers a delectable and pleasing exterior is a woman's true asset.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Discover How to Fit a Bra Properly and Look Taller, Slimmer and Sexier in Minutes!

According to Choice Magazine over 70% of women don't know how to fit a bra properly...because they are all wearing the wrong size.

Why? Do we know what we are doing to ourselves?

A bra that doesn't fit properly can cause pain in the shoulders, neck and back because of poor posture. A bra that doesn't fit properly can cause you to develop irritation and soreness of the breasts as they rub together.

A bra that doesn't fit properly can make even the best outfit look terrible!!

So how do we fix it?

There are hundreds of sites on the internet that will guide you through how to take measurements to find your perfect bra size. But size alone will not guarantee that you have a good fit.

So...tips to keep in mind when determining how to fit a bra properly:

- If your bra band goes across your shoulder blades, it doesn't fit. The band should be sitting level all the way around.

- When you try on a bra, lift your arms. Check to see if you are popping out the bottom...a sure sign of a bad fit. The same goes for the top of the cup. There is nothing sexy about having a double boob caused by a too small cup!

- Actually come to think...lift your arms...bend over...jump up and down...stop laughing I'm serious! These are movements that women do every day so consider this a test drive for the new bra and a bit of incidental exercise.

- Underwire was not created to torture women...I know that's hard to believe. Underwire needs to sit flat against your ribcage and it needs to be flat on your ribs under your arms.

- A new bra should fit comfortably on the loosest hook. Everything stretches with age so if you buy a bra that is already on the tightest hook...you have nowhere to go.

- If you need to go up or down a back size make sure that you change the cup size because an E is not necessarily an E. What do I mean? If the back strap size goes down you need to go up a cup size...if the back strap size goes up you need to go down a cup size.

And finally...

- If you have a bra that fits properly and passes all of the tests above, it will lift your breasts out of your waist and will help you to stand up straight. This will make you look taller, slimmer and sexier!! Now that you've determined how to fit a bra properly, you just need to find the right style of clothing that will suit your breast size to look your absolute best!

Monday, August 4, 2008

Lingerie Being Considered As Club Wear

Club wear has turned into a term that is being used to describe clothing that a woman would or could wear to any of million night clubs throughout the world, which seems to suggest that it is revealing, sexy, and daring.

Club wear is not for the faint of heart, because it is often times seem as suggestive dresses, mini skirts, tops, and accessories. In all reality, some of these garments may never see the strobe lights of a night club as modesty dictates that some women do not feel comfortable wearing such revealing clothes in public. So the final decision as to what to wear and where to wear it is left entirely up to the individual women, however, in the past, fashion has been dictated by the runways of Paris, Milan, and New York City.

Of course, that is but a memory as women are no longer constrained by the musings of a designer in a distant city and they are primarily worn by young women with svelte bodies club wear is cut short, worn snug, and often sheer or see even through. The night club scene is often times very steamy and even raunchy as the combination of late nights, alcohol, often drugs, music, and people just simply having fun, which can be an intoxicant in itself. Women of all ages will go to night clubs and not all of them will wear club wear, because there is often no dress codes. Many night clubs in cities throughout the world are looking to make their place the hottest club in town and nothing makes a club hotter than pretty, sexy women.

This is often why clubs often will not reject single women or attractive women while single men can not get the time of day from the bouncer at the front door. The owners of these clubs know that nothing attracts the right crowd like good looking women in good looking clothes. Sexy mini dresses will flatter a woman's body, because they are short, tight, and are meant to be worn with a pair of sexy high heels, which men all over the world seem to love. These sexy dresses or party dresses come in different styles such as halters, tank dresses, strapless, or spaghetti strap dresses, not to mention in an array of flamboyant colors.

Often the dresses come in lame', which is pronounced la-may, which is a shiny and stretch material that is usually available in red, gold, or silver. These dresses are stunning to look at the lame' is a colorful wet look that will draw nothing if not the attention of every man in the night club. The object of mini dresses is that they are easy to wear on the dance floor, because the length at the upper thighs does not get in the way dancing, especially when dancing all night long.

Needless to say the party dresses are exciting to watch, because little if anything is left to the imagination. Some club wear like the Dream Girl's collection is mini skirts with matching tops in stretch Lycra or microfiber that feels great and stretches to fit comfortably and is often times accompanied with chain or other details the line is one of the more popular lines of club wear available.

Monday, July 28, 2008

The Future Mission of Lingerie

What is the mission of lingerie and why should we wear lingerie? What is the true value of lingerie? To put it simply, lingerie should accomplish one of these three missions. Show it. Hide it. Pretend you got it.

There is no such thing as sexy lingerie. It is the woman that is sexy! Lingerie is only to help the woman or man enhance their sex appeal. In other words, lingerie does not make you sexy, it makes what is sexy about you sexier. Just like make up, you use lingerie to hide flaws, and enhance your best features. Or give the illusion of features you are a little short on.

Lingerie can enhance your breast, or derriere or it can show off your bust or tush. Lingerie can hide your stretch marks or show off your beautiful abdominal muscles or it can hide you flabby upper arms, or show off your beautiful smooth shoulders. That is one of the reasons lingerie is so popular. You wear lingerie to make yourself sexier and to tantalize the opposite sex.

Lingerie uses mystery, excitement, and tease. Lingerie, when selected properly, helps to provide those three elements. Take three pictures of the same woman. In picture one she is wearing a nice blouse and jeans. In picture two, she is dressed in lingerie. In picture three she is completely naked. Place the three pictures in front of a man and ask him to pick out the woman he finds to be the most sexy.

More often than not his eyes will first look over the naked woman, because, she is naked. Then he will look over the lingerie woman. Odds are, he will choose the woman in lingerie. Why? Out of the three pictures, the woman in lingerie is the only one that accomplishes all three missions, and provides all three elements listed above. Let's break down all three pictures.

The full clothed woman is providing plenty of mystery, very little excitement, and almost no tease. Fully clothed women are seen every day, where is the excitement and tease in that? The woman in lingerie is a tease. He can not see everything, only what she wants him to see. That leads to the mystery. What is she hiding? What is under the parts I can not see. Finally, excitement, you do not see that every day, and you can not wait to see the rest.

The nude woman offers plenty of excitement and some tease, because she is desirable and he wants more. Although there is not much more to give. Where is the mystery? She is fully exposed, so there is nothing to tantalize his mind and the mind is the largest sex organ of the human body. The value of lingerie is in what it helps create, and in the mission it accomplishes. You just have to know how to choose the right lingerie.

Ladies you know what your best features are. You know what you do not want to show. The female sex has always been best at the tease. You just need to keep these things in mind when selecting your lingerie outfit. The hardest part is choosing the right outfit for you. Whether you are buying on-line, or at a retail store, there is someone available to help you make your selection.

Monday, July 21, 2008

The Latest Trends in Lingerie

In the fashion world, trends in clothing changes all the time and lingerie is no exception to the rule. In fact, the trends in lingerie continues to change all the time and there are always some thing new on the market.

To find out what the latest trends in lingerie are you should either visit your local lingerie store or if they have a website, then you should visit it frequently. Especially, if you enjoy wearing lingerie often and what to keep up with the latest trends. The lingerie business is affected and influenced by what celebrities wear and what is new on the catwalk in the lingerie world.

On new product in the lingerie world is known as the Chopstick Bra. If you are on a lunch break in Tokyo, and you just happen to notice an attractive, young Japanese woman fumbling around inside her blouse, I would not get get your hopes up. The odds are she is not going to give you a flash. She is more than likely just getting out her chopsticks, because there has been a "chopsticks bra" that has been unveiled in Japan for busy women looking to stash their eating utensils while on the go. The Chopstick Bra comes with collapsible chopsticks that are stashed inside the body of the brassiere.

The designers of the Chopstick Bra, Triumph International, is pushing the green message with a bra it hopes will cut down on disposable chopsticks, which are now compact and a form part of the bra's frame. It may been only a small step in the green movement, but many chopsticks in Japan are being disposed off, which is a huge chunk of the forests that are being cut down to make them. The Chopstick Bra is supposedly suppose to help cut down on the disposal of chopsticks.

Chopsticks were first used in China almost four thousand years ago and about three hundred years ago they went disposable in Japan. The Japanese throw away an estimated twenty-five billion pairs of wooden chopsticks every year, which are already made by recycled wood chips. The only think I hope is that these bras are worn by women that do not sweat!

Another new trend in lingerie are pantyhose that are made especially for men. In our unisex world it only makes sense that pantyhose for men be marketed to the men who want to wear pantyhose. It is hard for men to wear pantyhose that are made for women because they are not anatomically designed for men and these new pantyhose have a front opening designed especially for men. Furthermore, men are built totally differently around the waist and these new pantyhose for men have a fuller waist that are more comfortable for men to wear. This line of pantyhose and footless tights may be the most popular new product for the trans-gender and cross dresser market in a while, which are manufactured by Gerbe.

One other unique lingerie trend is the Butt Bra, which helps hold up the weight of the buttocks, lifts and defines the curvature of buttocks, and maximizes small or flat derrieres. The Butt Bra does not leave any visible lines under most clothing and will help enhance the effect of from fitting clothes. It also adds comfort because of its supports, smooths out the back of the thighs, and provides a really put together look. The butt bra provides support for the sagging butt cheeks, and makes your butt look great whether in a skirt or jeans, but like a lot of products that hit the market only time will tell whether this product gains acceptance.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Proper Cleaning Tips For Your Lingerie

Keep in mind that lingerie is often worn during periods of relaxation, which can be before bedtime, on vacation, and on honeymoons so they do not have to be washed frequently like your other clothing.

So do not forget that often the perfumes and colognes worn by you and your partner can be absorbed by these delicate fabrics. Further, if you or your partner smoke, then the odor of tobacco will be absorbed into the garment. Just because you are not wearing the baby-doll to mow the lawns or change the oil does not mean that they do not get dirty, it is just a different kind of dirty.

The general rule in cleaning your lingerie to make them last longer is do not wash anything in hot water and do not dry your lingerie in the dryer. The type of detergents that you may use, such as Tide, Cheer, Gain, and other major brand names that will often work wonders with the general cleaning of your clothing, but they should not be used on your lingerie. If your tee shirt has ketchup on it, then by all means use your regular detergent on it, otherwise use a gentle or milder detergent such as Wool-lite or Ivory Snow. A cold water wash by hand in Wool-lite will be all that those sexy lingerie items need and they will love you for it. Since you should not use your dryer for lingerie, simply drip dry or dry on a towel for longer life and brighter colors.

Some lingerie items require or may demand a higher degree of cleaning responsibility than lingerie. Breast enhancers, adhesive bras, leather lingerie, and rhinestone lingerie are examples of some of the garments not only cannot be washed, and they require special cleaning in order to prevent damage that could easily ruin the item. Breast enhancers are made from silicone, which are merely plastic bags with silicone gel inside in the rough form of a woman's breast. They rest against your breast inside your bra and the cleaning that is required is a simple hand soap and warm water with a pat dry with a soft cloth. Remember to make certain that the enhancers are placed back in their forms and are not punctured or used as your cats plaything is also essential.

The main problem with breast enhancers and adhesive bras, such as Nubras, are that their adhesive backings require cleaning after each use and being kept away from dust, lint, and definitely do not use cloth to clean or dry them. These items must be air dried and the adhesive can be used up to one hundred times. Leather lingerie is an item that to some degree defies cleaning, because leather panties should be cleaned after every wearing by using a damp cloth to clean the interior of the garment to remove moisture and soiling. Great care should be used to clean this garment as water and leather are not a good combination.

Rhinestone lingerie, such as rhinestone panties and bras should be cleaned after each wearing using a damp cloth with mild soap and a q-tip, which may be helpful. Dancers may wear these items on a very regular basis and cleaning is a must, so have a bottle of Tarn-X on hand as these lingerie and jewelry items must have special treatment. Lingerie often have accents that are made from pearls, imitation or real rhinestones, and other types of embellishments, which have been sewn or glued onto the garment. Failure to use the right care may cause these items to fall off and in the washer they will be sucked down the drain without any chance of retrieval. Since these garments do not get deeply soiled hand washing is preferable to machine washing and the extra time at the sink is the best policy for keeping them sexy and sensual garments.

Monday, July 7, 2008

How Lingerie Makes a Women Feel

Purchasing sexy lingerie for yourself is definitely all about how it makes you look, but more importantly it is about how it makes you feel. There are a lot of different styles and colors of sexy lingerie on the market that will affect how you feel about yourself.

It is more important how a piece of lingerie makes you look, that depends on how it makes you feel. The truth is how the lingerie makes you look determines how it makes you feel. Sexy lingerie should make a woman look feminine, although many pieces of lingerie can and should make a woman look dangerous, dominant, and absolutely delicious. The right type of lingerie should make a woman look however she wants to project herself or to the man in her life.

The fact that there is so much variety in the lingerie market can really make it difficult to choose the exactly the right outfit. The question at the outset has to be how do you want to really feel and are you looking to feel sexy, playful, dominant, or just plain flirtatious? Well, the good news is that there are lingerie outfits out there on the market that are designed to meet every whim you or he has. That is the beauty of sexy lingerie that is made in so many styles, fabric, colors, and sizes that every woman can purchase an outfit for every possible evening or event.

Purchasing sexy lingerie can be daunting if you are not armed with some information before beginning your journey. The definition of sexy can be expressed as your feminine sexuality to the fullest. The solution is lingerie such as boob out baby dolls, shelf bras, crotchless panties, leather lingerie, garter belts, and stockings.

In the sexy category, boob out baby dolls, are lingerie that will expose your breasts, which makes it difficult to find anything sexier. Some may object that these items take away all the mystery of a woman's body and expose it for all to see. There are plenty of lingerie items that leave some mystery, and a little bit more to the imagination. This category includes the boob out chemise and boob out bras, which are unlike the shelf bras. This is one of the most popular sexy lingerie items on the market and giving a woman these items as a gift leaves no doubt what is on his mind. More importantly, wearing these items makes most women feel very sexy as they expose the breasts and it is impossible not to feel feminine and desirable.

Shelf bras place the breasts on a shelf with under wire support, and worn alone or under clothing will make the breasts appear larger while offering support. Avoid these type bras if you have a D cup or above, because they simply do not provide enough support and your breasts will not gain the desired effect. These bras offer no coverage over the breasts and they will make you feel sexy, feminine, and desirable.

Along with the boob out lingerie items, crotchless panties include teddies and crotchless panties, which is often combined with boob out bras. These can be worn alone in intimate settings or under skirts and jeans. They offer the adventurous couple the flashing potential and make a woman feel exposed and vulnerable as access to erotic encounters is not inhibited. As with all the items in this category, the crotchless panties are not subtle and that is the beauty of the articles, because they make you feel hot and naughty. Some women report that wearing these panties is next to wearing no panties, as in going commando and they wear these for the thrill of knowing they are wearing crotchless panties, and only they or their mates know this.

Leather lingerie such as panties, bras, halters, baby dolls, and teddies are very sexy. Wearing leather is a statement of wearing biker wear, and all that goes with that outlaw mystique. Never mind that many Harley Davidson motorcycle owners are dentists, lawyers, and other professionals, this sexy lingerie has the very naughty and mystique look that being a bike girl carries is strong and sexually tinged.

Monday, June 30, 2008

The Changes in Lingerie Fashions

Through the years lingerie styles and fashions have definitely changed, especially since the first lingerie article was introduced way back during the eighteenth century until today in the twenty-first century.

Throughout the centuries, fashion styles in regard to lingerie has been switching between the feminine and boyish, the painful and the very practical. Forever gone are the days of those cone-shaped bust, wasp lined waist, and the false buttocks. In todays world, lingerie is the most beautiful, luxurious, and feminine clothing that can be worn intimately and appreciated for its practicality and its comfort as we look back in time and reflect on the most noticeable changes in lingerie styles. The very first pieces of lingerie underwear can be traced all the way back to the ancient civilization of Egypt and Greece, where the women of Crete had to wear corsets to support their breasts.

During the eighteenth century the history of underwear was considered to be some what ancient with their padded silhouettes with their flat stomachs, narrow waists, and cone-shaped bust as fashion was way back when. The corset, which was actually the most essential part of any woman's wardrobe during that time. The corset gave the bodies of every woman unnatural shapes, which mainly compressed their internal organs and often times caused them to faint. During this period, lingerie mostly consisted of excessive use of satin, silk, and damask that was decorated with embroidery, ribbons, and laces, which created the effect of its artistry.

As the nineteenth century came along this point of time was typically dictated to women's bodies that were being controlled by corsets, crinolines, and bustles. This is when the s-shaped silhouette was first introduced. The corset with a bustle in the back made a woman sit with the very tip of her derriere on the edge of their chair, which many women felt was totally uncomfortable. Women had to wear about five pounds of underwear during this period of time. They typically wore knickers, corsets, camisoles, and waist slips, with the corsets themselves being even tighter than ever. The crinoline, which was designed to support by yards of fabric, tended to completely exaggerate a women's figure.

With the twentieth century came lingerie that became much more simpler as well as practical. Corsets were finally substituted for a much more flexible girdle with a much more modern bra. Lingerie finally came out during this period with fabulous paste colors and during the year 1910 the boyish silhouettes were finally in as part of the fashion world. The boyish silhouette was a look for women to have, which caused an impression of having no waist, no hips, and no bottom. During the 1930s, femininity finally came back with the girlish silhouette as women once again began wearing corsets, which consisted of a rounded and bust-emphasizing brassiere and girdle with garters. Additionally, one-piece corsets continued to be widely used around the world and panties grew smaller and smaller and eventually took the shape of bikini briefs.

The twenty-first century world of fashion, pushed women to show off their underwear as outerwear, which became known as visual enjoyment of their partner. Lingerie began being thought of by many women as their a second skin with all tastes and wishes being catered for by the world of lingerie. Women were finally free in their lingerie choices more than ever.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Body Stockings As a Kind of Lingerie

The majority of body stockings on the market today are made of lace in a variety of designs that some women seem to find truly appealing to them. Although, most of these might just remind you of something that your grandmother would have worn long ago.

The old style floral lace just does not do it for some women, but some women really prefer them. You can find them virtually everywhere, as they are ubiquitous. Some say that they are rather itchy as the floral design in lace overlay can tend towards the scratchy. Lace body stockings can make any body look sexier as do all body stockings.

There is an on-going debate over the open crotch versus closed crotch, which raises the idea of wearing panties with your body stocking. Some women will wear panties under or over my body stockings, but some do not. While this may affect your sensibilities, some women seem to like the crotch less body stockings for two primary reasons. One of those reasons is the erotic nature of going semi commando and how it floats your boat, but it does not really do much for others, but your husband may be another matter. The problem with closed crotch body stockings is the dreaded visit to the powder room, because getting totally undressed is a pain, and that may be why it partially accounts for the relative lack of popularity of body stockings.

Many body stockings will benefit the individual, because they come in a variety of colors, although the primary color is black, but they can be found in red, nude, purple, and occasionally in pastels. Truth is that black is the color to stick with if you are buying your first body stocking, and if you are not a big fan of red or purple, then you can choose the color that is right for you. Wearing red or purple from head to toe is a fashion risk, while black does not take too much courage.

There are other considerations with wearing body stockings, but many people do not feel that they are particularly significant such as the sleeve length, which is primarily based on the use you are going to give the body stocking. Many women tend to like sleeveless body stockings as opposed to full length or three quarter sleeves, but here again this is almost totally dependent on the outfit or the lack of what you are wearing, and the availability of the style and color that you seek. For instance, if you happen to purchase the body stocking for inspiring your husband in the bedroom, then go for whatever gets his blood boiling, whether it is an open bust or peek a boo body stockings that are popular as bedroom lingerie. However, do keep in mind that a C cup or above will have zero support, but what man would refuse seeing his woman in a sexy body stocking and her breasts peeking out for him to see. Think of it this way, the next time you are in the market for body stockings, pantyhose, or hosiery you may want to look first in the body stocking section of your local boutique.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Why Wear a Sexy Bra

Why do women enjoy wearing sexy bras and are they truly that comfortable? Bras are an article of clothing that most women have an opinion about, especially since they are a part of clothing that they have to wear every single day.

Opinions from women about sexy bras can range from, "I can not find a sexy bra in my size," to "It is so uncomfortable." Women with medium to large breasts need bras to provide them with support and comfort and women will most often purchase bras to add a little dimension to their bust line. Often times, this necessary garment of women all over the world are so misunderstood. The bra industry is a multi billion dollar industry that counts among it some of the heavy hitters within the garment industry such as Bali, Playtex, Wacoal, Lilly, and Victoria's Secret to name a few.

Women between the ages of thirteen to ninety-five need and have to wear bras. Men love bras, not for the support it gives a woman or the comfort it can provide the wearer, but because they are pretty and sexy and the fact that they show off many men's favorite part of a woman's body. The sexy bra market is a portion of the bra market for a couple of reasons. One of those reasons is that many women either are or consider themselves too young or too old to wear sexy bras, and that some women perceive sexy bras as too flimsy and not always being able to offer enough support or that they are too frivolous. In many cases these women are not wrong, but looking and feeling sexy is an important part of a woman's wardrobe, and the sale of sexy bras continues to grow.

The WonderBra was introduced in the United States in 1994 after being designed in Canada and sold in the United Kingdom. The bra with the push up and plunging design with the WonderBra style sold at a rate of one every fifteen seconds, which quickly became the nation's top selling push-up bra. This bra was originally created in 1964 and this unique bra had fifty-four design elements that lifted and supported the bust to create dramatic cleavage.

What was the secret of the WonderBra? Plain and simple, precision engineering with its three part cup construction, precision-angled back and under wire cups, removable pads called cookies, gate back design for support, and its rigid straps. If you did not know, then you would think that this precision engineering was limited to rockets and fine automobiles. The sexy in this bra was mostly the under wire cups, which support the breasts and in the pads or cookies that add to the bust size, but also the design that was made to push the breasts up and out, which provided for a type of spill out cleavage.

Since the WonderBra there have been many, too many to mention improvements in bra design and manufacturing. Most sexy bras have not had the fanfare of the original WonderBra, but still incorporate many of the same features as real advancements in bras that have been mainly in the area of fabric, use of color, and design elements regarding the look and feel of the garment.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

The History of Garter Belts

Garter belts are sexy lingerie that women have been wearing for many years and they have not changed much over the years. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and garter belts were certainly necessary when it came to holding up a woman's stockings.

Garter belts are actually an answer to the girdle and women's need to hold up their stockings, but preferring not to wear a confining and restrictive girdle. Then as now women preferred, due to the fashions of the day and simply a desire to look better, that they did not have what we now call muffin tops or those unpleasant rolls of body fat showing up. When did fashion start believing to have an hour glass figure? Sure women have and continue to be slaves to fashion although perhaps much less so than in the past. It is hard to believe that women would return to the day where waist cinches were the custom, because they were quite painful and even dangerous as the habit of fainting could be as a result of wearing a corset, girdle, or waist cincher so tight that the woman was unable to breathe.

So began the garter belt as women wanted an alternative to getting into a cumbersome, hot, and restrictive girdle. The garter belt served the function of holding up ones stockings without all the additional confinement. Garter belts looked much the same back then as they did and do now. They still need the garter straps, which are the fabric that hangs down from the garter belt itself, as well as a method of attaching the stockings to the straps.

Generally, this was a two piece apparatus that grabbed the stocking and was usually a metal eye with another piece that fit snugly in the eye with the stocking held between these two pieces with tension. The garter belt worked like a charm at a time where stockings were worn often and even owning stockings was something of a status symbol as they were relatively expensive for the time.

The garter belt was originally made of the fabric that was available at the time, such as satin, and to suggest that it was sexy, which meant you had to have an understanding of the fashion and moral code of the time. This iconic lingerie item was purely functional as it evolved from a very functional and utilitarian garment. The truth is that sexy at the time was the sight of any item a woman wore under her clothing as these foundation garments were meant to be worn and never seen.

Mini skirts were not in the imagination of even the most avant garter designer and no one would have even dared dream of crotchless panties or breast implants way back then. It was a much more simpler time, a more repressive era where women's clothing, particularly lingerie, was something young boys and men did not see on a routine basis as they do on television, billboards, and catalogs. All went well for the garter belt as it was an innovation and even an improvement being comfortable, lightweight, and it functioned as intended.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Lingerie is a Great Gift

Have you ever thought what could I do to bring a little spice into my love life? Men and women alike, I am sure, have thought about this from time to time, especially if they have been married for any length of time.

There are a number of things that a man or a woman could do to spice up their marriage and that could be considered a gift for either one of you. Lingerie can be considered as a gift from both of you if you really think about it, because this is a gift that continues to gift back by adding a little spice into your life. The fact is that no one can lose when ever they give their loved one the gift of lingerie. However, the only time that giving lingerie as a gift would actually back fire is if the gift is purchased in the style or worse, in the wrong size.

If the individual, whether it is a man or woman, will put some time and consideration into purchasing the gift of the lingerie, then the receiver of the gift is rewarded with a great gift. It is too often that men will find themselves tempted to purchase some thing that they may happen to find attractive and sexy. These same men are then astonished later when their girlfriend or wife is utterly repulsed by the lingerie and they refuse to wear the garment at all.

It does take a special kind of woman to tolerate a thong, but men continue to thrust their desires into their lingerie purchase decisions that utterly conflict with the desires and tastes of the partner. In fact, thong sales actually only account for less than twenty-five percent of all lingerie purchases, which is why the odds are that a woman would probably wish and appreciate not receiving a thong as a gift from a man in their life, unless they actually do wear thongs.

In order to give lingerie as a gift, then the man or woman must do their homework prior to purchasing their gift. Men need to find out what the woman in their life is most happy about their body, because what ever this part of the body happens to be then lingerie is sure to accentuate it. For instance, if a woman is particularly proud of her cleavage, then a halter may be the way to go, but a chemise would probably be better for a woman with great legs. No matter what part of their body that a woman happens to be most comfortable with, then there is by all odds a piece of lingerie out there on the market that is readily made to complement it.

The color of the lingerie is really important to consider as well, because when you take in to consideration what color is more appropriate it is always important to take into account the color of the woman's hair. For some reason or another, blonds tend to enjoy colors that are light and not very bright, such as pastels. Brunettes on the other hand need a color that will accentuate their darker hues so it is best to choose colors such as purples, dark greens, and reds, which are actively worn by brunettes. Redheads really need a dark color, but it must still be complementary with their skin and hair such as greens and blues. There are very few redheads that can wear the color orange or even red, so you may want to keep that in mind whenever you are choosing a color.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

The Facts About Your Bra

Fluctuating bra cups actually translate into more options for consumers, because suppose you try on a 36B and the band does not fit, then a 38A or a 34C will give you approximately the same cup size, but with different bandwidths. Women need to play around until they find the perfect bra size. Cup sizes tend to change from brand to brand. Size charts will also change depending on where the brand was originally created, such as the United Kingdom, Europe, or the United States. For instance an F cup in United Kingdom sizing might be a G cup in the United States. The one fact that women are aware of is that bras do not last forever. If you have that one bra that you would enjoy wearing every day and if you were to hand washed it each day, then if you are lucky it might last six months. It might last longer, but the bra will lose its elasticity and support.

Women should have a least eight bras. One bra for each day of the week and one extra. If a woman will rotate between the bras, this will give them a much longer lifespan. Washing them by hand will also coaxes the maximum lifespan out of your lingerie. Every woman should have at lease one white, one flesh tone, and one black bra in their drawers.

Bras with seams will support you much better. Structure and support comes from the way bras are stitched together, which means that if you take away the seams, then you will lose a little reinforcement. Women who have larger breasts should consider the seams of a bra when they are looking for the best possible support. However, there are more and more companies that are manufacturing better seamless bras for bigger sized women.

Panties can be tough to fit, too, but not impossible. Customers are looking for two things such as shape wear items that will smooth out silhouettes and undies that will eradicate pantie lines. In general, panties are up to the discretion of the consumer. If you are uncomfortable in a thong, then try microfiber or a french cut, which has higher leg openings, to cut back on lines. You may also want to consider low rise waistlines if your wardrobe consists of low rise pants. As far as shape wear goes, it can be worn just about all the time, even under work clothes or casual outfits.

Does everyone not need a little sexy lingerie in their closet? Sexy lingerie just has a way of making you feel beautiful and will pamper you whenever you wear it. You also have the wonderful reaction of your partner to consider when you are building your sexy lingerie wardrobe. You should choose items that fit you well and that will make you feel special when you wear them. There are a great many places that you can find these articles of clothing, but none as elaborate as the ones that you will find when they fit you perfectly.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Bras You Simply Have to Have in Your Collection

Fashion is a matter of taste and you can certainly express yourself in a wide variety of ways. That being said, many of your looks are only as good as the supporting pieces you wear underneath. In this article, we take a look at bras you simply have to have in your collection.

Why do you need different bras? There is no single bra that works with every outfit. Some bras are perfect for cleavage intense looks while other bras are perfect for that strapless dress. Making sure you have the correct bra for the occasion is critical. That is why you need these:

Convertible Bra - If there is one bra that deserves a standing ovation, it is the convertible bra. Designed to fit a number of occasions, the beauty of the bra is found in the ability to convert it between a full bra, a strapless bra and practically everything in between. It is not as good as any of these specific bras, but gives you a similar fit while saving money by buying just one bra.

Sports Bra - The sports bra is critical if you exercise at all. Even if you are just hiking, give your babies a ton of support. Exercise can do a number on them in the long run, so a sports bra is a must for any collection.

Push-up and Minimizer Bras - One of these bras makes things look bigger than they are while one tones things down. So, why put them together? Well, they are both for a specific situation. Some outfits are made better by a pushed up bust line, so a push-up bra is necessary. If you prefer a lot of button up shirts that are on the tight side, then a minimizer bra can make a world of difference when avoiding the strained button look. You should have at least one of each of these bras in your collection.

Racerback Bras - A racerback bra is great because it provides support while moving the straps to the center of the back. This means you can wear sleeveless tops and dresses without having straps show. The only downside to these bras is the placement of the straps closer to the neck can make them uncomfortable. Try on a variety until you find something you can live with for an evening.

T-Shirt Bras - Last, but definitely not least, is the t-shirt bra. For many women, this is their default bra worn day in and day out unless a special occasion arises. These bras are great because their seamless nature makes them perfect for just about any top. Much like avoiding panty lines, the t-shirt bra will usually allow you to avoid showing bra seams. If you are going to load up on one bra in your collection, the t-shirt bra is usually the best choice.

Bras come in many styles. Each has a purpose, so make sure you take a look at what is out there and how you can spice up your collection with the perfect bra.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Make Tonight a Little More Erotic

The French term that signifies things that are made out of linen is what lingerie means, which implies or implies that something is soft, classy, and symbolizes sensuality and elegance. Basically, lingerie is basically worn by only women and it signifies the epitome of a woman. Lingerie has the ability to make a woman feel more like a goddess when they wear undergarments made out of silk. Lingerie also can make a woman feel sexy without ever looking cheap. A woman's individuality can be celebrated when they wear lingerie as well.

During ancient time, lingerie was not worn by women only. However, when a woman did wear lingerie it signified her status within society. Lingerie also expresses the essence of a woman. Women had to look regal underneath the satin material of lingerie. Lingerie had the ability to make any woman feel like a queen and also allow them to feel as if they were the sexiest woman on earth.

Today, lingerie still bears the mark of a woman and is a celebration of her sense of being. Lingerie allows a woman to express her true self and it enhances the best features that a woman has. To a woman, lingerie has the ability to hold s special magic, which allows a woman to look much more beautiful than she already is.

Throughout time, lingerie has evolved into many faces. With a wide array of colors to choose from, as well as glittering textures and designs that can cater to every woman's fancy. Lingerie is a combination of comfort and quality, which will allow the body of a woman the ability to breathe without compromising a woman's look totally.

Lingerie is made out of line, but it is still a mixture of soothing fabrics such as satin, cotton, and silk. If a woman feels adventurous, then there is always lingerie that is made from leather available. Actually, leather is becoming more and more popular these days. It seems as if lingerie has evolved as far as designs are concerned. An example of the way lingerie has evolved is with the introduction of thongs.

Camisoles, charming undoes, bras, brassieres, corsets are designed so that any woman can achieve that certain look. The majority of lingerie is being made from a machine and are available in a wide variety of sizes. The measurements of the bust, waist, hip, and cup sizes are more specified in lingerie as well. In each article of lingerie that you purchase, there are special washing tips and instructions, which will keep you from destroying the material.

Each delicate piece of clothing that you have in your closet needs to be taken special care of. Just as a woman is delicate, so are each article of lingerie that you purchase for yourself. Women can purchase lingerie at a variety of places, which includes department stores and specialty stores such as Victoria Secret, which is one of the leading lingerie company's in the world. There are also a variety of web sites that sell lingerie as well.