Women's Bra, Panties, Lingerie, Underwear & Swimsuit

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Top 5 Reasons to Wear Pantyhose

1) Look good - most of us are not models. Out skin tone is uneven. We have marks, bruises, bumps, scrapes, scars, nicks, veins, pimples, wrinkles, sags, tan lines and a variety of other unsightly things all over our bodies. These do not look good. When they are on our face, we spend a lot of time and money covering them up. When we have a good option to make your legs look so much better, why not do it. Not everyone is going to want the black hose look, but there are so many options out there where the hose seem so transparent, yet give off a nice even shine. The only way to tell you are wearing hose is to get right up there. Have you seen pictures of Rhianna's legs? They look great. When she first came on the scene I was not too sure if she was a hose wearer or not. As it turns out that is her little secret for having great looking legs. Pantyhose look good.

2) Feel good - you have just shaved your legs and are putting one a pair of silky pantyhose. That feels nice sliding them up your legs you have to admit that. If you are wearing a size too small, it is going to get uncomfortable after a while. There is a simple answer to that, wear the correct size. Many of us women are always going down a size in the entire wardrobe. Nothing is ever going to be comfortable that way. If they are itching and scratching, change brands. There are a lot of brands that have different materials. Try some better brands. They do not itch.

3) Health - The compression improves circulation and leg health. We do not have to start wearing support hose all the time, but that is the reason many people wear them full time. There are studies on athletes not saying that exercise with the compression improves performance and recovery time. Most of the athletes are not wearing pantyhose but wearing athletic tights made specifically for that. We cannot overlook that both compress some.

4) Men Like Them - I get a lot more attention from men if I am wearing a pair of pantyhose with a nice skirt and heels than when I go bare legged. Many men like the look. It is beyond me to get into their heads and determine why this is the case, I just know it to be true. Part of the reason may be there are so few of us women wearing pantyhose that the ones that do really stand out.

5) Fashion options - I want as many options as possible when I am putting together an outfit. With the different colors, patterns, shine and sheerness every pair of pantyhose I own just expands my wardrobe. More bang with my fashion buck this way.

Ladies, there is the top five. Hopefully a couple of you will new go order some pantyhose.

By Chrissy Stewart

Chrissy Stewart is a young women entrepreneur who has combined her liking of pantyhose to business. She has created http://www.MyPantyhoseSite.com - She enjoys the look and feel of hosiery and enjoys the attention she gets when she shows off her great looking legs. She wants to help others enjoy them also.

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Tuesday, 1 July 2008

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Saturday, 7 June 2008

The Hottest Five Lingerie Brands

If you are a woman who adores lingerie, you must take a number of factors into account when lingerie it. Just buying clothes on a whim is one of the worst mistakes you can make, so take your time to consider just what style of lingerie would really suit you. Men must also take these factors into account when buying lingerie for their beloved ones. Here we have discussed about the top five brands of lingerie in order to help you out with your shopping dilemmas.

5. Victoria's Secret

While extremely well-known, Victoria's secret is a vastly overrated lingerie brand. Their product range is quite diverse, but aimed toward people with narrower budgets. If you intend to buy from Victoria's Secret, it is advisable that you buy something that is more suited for everyday wear, yet looks attractive. They have hundreds of outlets and even sell their products over the internet. They have numerous special offers during the year, and hold a special annual sale in January.

4. La Perla

While not remarkably popular, La Perla lingerie is nevertheless a brand revered by women of good taste due to its exotic nature and exquisite quality. An Italian brand, La Perla manufactures some the most sensuous and romantic lingerie in the world. Their product ranges cater to both everyday needs and special occasions. In the United States, La Perla items can be purchased online at LaPerlaUSA.com. While they do not come cheap, they more than compensate for the price with their quality.

3. Spoylt

Spoylt embodies the very definition of sexiness. One of the more fashionable and expensive ranges of lingerie and nightwear, Spoylt comes in lush colours and designs sporting lace and bows which men find irresistible. When it comes to special occasions or hot dates, very few things could be better than Spoylt lingerie. Spoylt holds frequent sales, allowing people with smaller budgets to purchase this expensive brand of lingerie. Spoylt lingerie can be purchased at many department stores or online from Spoylt.com

2. Frederick's of Hollywood

Frederick's of Hollywood may not be pricey, but manages to remain unique all the same with its huge range of extravagant products for every possible occasion. Many of its products may seem gaudy, but they are of reasonably high quality and are fun to wear and to look at. They are also reasonably priced, and you can get more for less, without having to worry about inferior quality. Their products can be purchased online from Fredericks.com. Frederick's of Hollywood often holds sales and specials, so keep an eye out for those great offers.

1. Agent Provocateur

Considered the ultimate in lingerie, Agent Provocateur is a French brand featuring a vast range of extremely sophisticated and high-quality products including lingerie, nightwear and perfumery alike. Agent Provocateur offers different product lines for each fashion season, and there is something to suit every occasion and taste. At their annual sales, prices are knocked down by up to 80%. You can buy their items from their retail outlets or order them online from AgentProvocateur.com.

By Robert E. Morrison

If you are looking to buy sexy lingerie online, you should look for a vendor that has excellent customer service and good reputation. Klyque is a recognized brand and has excelled in customer reputation being one of the best lingerie store online.

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Breast Shape Affects Bra Size

Traditional Bra Measuring May Not Tell Your Correct Cup Size!

Why does breast shape affect your cup size?

Let me tell you a little story about a special lingerie boutique called Rigby & Peller which holds a Royal Warrant by the Queen of England (June Kenton is the Royal Corsetiere there).

Curious about what I would find behind Rigby & Peller's wall to wall wooden drawers housing luxurious lingerie, I asked what they had for someone who wears a 36A. "Love, you could never be a 36A."

"I was recently measured. I am a 36A," I said, knowing that I had been measured by a sales person at that pink lingerie store taking over the planet one mall at a time.

"I'm certain your frame is much smaller than a 36. Have you been fitted here before?"

"No."

"Would you like to be?"

Smaller than a 36... If Queen Elizabeth trusts them with her jewels, then there must be something to it. "Yes. I'd love to."

Instead of tape measuring, Tanya, my personal fitter at the Knightsbridge shop, looked at me bare breasted and announced that I was a 32C. Which of course, made me giddy with laughter. You see, there is no way I could be a 32 "C" because my breasts are, quite frankly, too little. A "C" cup belongs to a woman with large, bodacious breasts.

How could a woman with small breasts wear a "C" cup?

Tanya explained to me that, like many women, the shape of my breasts are wider. It's common for many small breasted women to go up a cup size or two to get the correct fit. Through time, our breasts change due to weight loss, pregnancy, the birth control pill, age, sports and other factors. All of this affects our cup size.

I had to stay and find out if Tanya was right about me. She proceeded to bring me in the most beautiful, girlie bras that I've ever seen in 32C. Guess what? They fit!

All I could do was hug her.

Not only did Tanya make me feel completely comfortable in my new gorgeous, cleavage enhancing bras, but also she gave me the best lingerie experience ever! After all, who goes into a store thinking they're a 36A and walks out a 32C?

How could I have such discrepancies in my measurements?

1. The sales person at the "nameless" pink lingerie establishment measured me in clothes--which could have made my band size larger

2. I'd lost five pounds between fittings--which will make the band size smaller. For this reason, Rigby & Peller recommends getting fitted (or measured) every six months

3. Tanya, the fitter at Rigby & Peller, took into account my breast shape (which called for a wider cup size, even if my breasts don't look like a typical full "C")

What does all of this mean?

I consider myself small breasted. To look at me, you'd think that I could never in a million years fill out a "C" cup. But what I learned at Rigby & Peller is that the shape of a woman's breast is just as important as the band size.

Rigby & Peller has established that of the women who go into its store "...approximately 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. The most common mistake is wearing a bra too large in the back (band size) and too small in the cup which causes all sorts of unsightly problems."

What will wearing a band size that is too big and a cup size that is too small do?

1. The band will ride up the back. Look at yourself in the mirror sideways. Instead of your breasts being level with your band, your breasts are lower than the band in back. The band should fit snug, but not cut into your skin, producing back cleavage

2. The cups will gap at times, giving the impression that you aren't filling out your cup. This is not true, the cup size is too small

3. You will see material crease on the sides of your bra, signaling that the band is too big
You may feel the need to adjust or pull down your bra in front or back as it rides up

If this is happening to you, do the following:

1. Figure out your band size. Get a tape measure. Measure it snugly around your back and under your chest. If the number is even, add 4 to get your band size. If the number is odd, add 5 to get your band size. For example: If you wrote down 32, add 4 and your band size will be 36. Voila!

2. Go shopping. At a store, try on bras in your band size with cups 1-2 sizes larger than your original cup size. For example, if you normally wear an "A" cup, try on "B" and "C" cups. More than likely, you'll find that due to your breast shape a larger cup size will flatter your breasts and enhance your cleavage. Keep in mind, you need to try on several brands when shopping. Each brand will cut bras a little differently. You'll find there are a couple brands that work best with your breast shape.

It's highly recommended that if you've measured your bra size (cup and band) with a tape measure and you're are still having trouble, try getting fitted the old fashioned way like Queen Elizabeth. Get personally fitted at Rigby & Peller in London. If you can't go there, then you can get the royal results by doing it yourself. Either way, you'll feel good about yourself and look confident no matter what the tape measure says about your cup size!

By Gayvin Powers

Gayvin Powers is a writer and lingerie guru. I've been addicted to finding gorgeous lingerie ever since I bought my first hideous training bra. If I'm not dreaming about lingerie, I'm perusing stores for it, seeking it online or designing it. I just can't get enough!

http://www.evesapples.blogspot.com

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Panties - Guide to Finding Your Correct Panty Size!

Find Your Correct Panty Size!

Did you ever get stuck with the wrong size panty and found out that you can't return it? Stores can not resell worn panties. Find out how to measure for your perfect size panty. Sizes do vary a little between manufacturers. Listed below is a general fit rule for the majority of panties. Let your bottoms feel comfortable with the right size panty!

Step 1: Waist Measurement

Hold the tape snugly around the natural indentation of your waist. To locate this indentation, bend to the side and look for the crease in your waist. Use the mirror to make sure that the tape is level. Write the measurement down below. Note the measurement in inches.

Waist Measurement in Inches

Waist Size

Step 2: Hip Measurement

Hold the tape snugly around the fullest part of your hips. Use the mirror to make sure that the tape is level. Write the measurement down below. Note the measurement in inches.

Hip Measurement in Inches

Hip Size

Step 3: Panty Size

If you follow these three simple steps, you are on your way to the perfect fit panty. You will have non-binding panties that actually look good under clothing and feel oh so comfortable. You will avoid excess panty lines and that uncomfortable riding up. With just a few minutes of your time, you will find your way to comfort. Go shopping, ladies! Find that perfect thong, g-string, brief, string bikini panty, or the plain basic panty. Make sure they fit and you will be on your way to comfort and sex appeal.

XSmall (Size 4)- Waist 23-24 inches/ Hip 33-34 inches.

Small (Size 5)- Waist 25-26 inches/ Hip 35-36 inches.

Medium (Size 6)- Waist 27-28 inches/ Hip 37-38 inches.

Large (Size 7)- Waist 29-30 inches/ Hip 39-40 inches.

XLarge (Size 8)- Waist 31 - 32 inches/ Hip 41-42 inches.

2XLarge (Size 9)- Waist 33-34 inches/ Hip 43-44 inches.

3XLarge (Size 10)- Waist 35-36 inches/ Hip 45-46 inches.

4XLarge (Size 11)- Waist 37-38 inches/ Hip 47-48 inches.

By Susan Gilbert

Susan Gilbert is the owner of Diva Bras, http://www.DivaBras.com Our company has gone to numerous local and International trade shows. We have talked to fit experts from the following manufacturers and more: Chantelle, Le Mystere, Goddess, Fantasie, Freya, Enell, Aviana, Simone Perele, Panache.

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