How to Properly Store Lingerie
March 16, 2010

Lingerie is delicate and spends much of its lifetime stored away while not in use. Properly caring for your lingerie is an important part of making it last as long as it can while also maintaining its beauty, functionality and shape. Camisoles, Gowns and Slips Some lingerie is best kept hanging in the closet on padded hangers. These hangers are available from most department stores and can be ordered online. They usually have knobs to hold the straps of your lingerie on the hanger and the padding...

Are Seamless Underwire Bras Right For You?
December 11, 2009

With popular lingerie retailers pushing more colors and styles of seamless cup bras, it’s no surprise women have gravitated toward them. Why not, right? Seamless-cup bras, sometimes referred to as molded cup bras or T-shirt bras (that is, when padded), can render your bra almost invisible, providing a smooth look under your clothing—drawing more attention to the fashionable top, sweater or dress you’re wearing than what lies beneath. Sounds great…, but they’re...

Does Your Bra Fit?
November 29, 2009

Finding plus-size lingerie that fits at all is difficult, and finding plus-sized lingerie that fits well is almost impossible. Here are some tips to find out if the bra you’re wearing right now is worth wearing at all. Comfort How does your body feel at the end of the day? Are you dying to take your bra off every evening? A good bra is comfortable. In fact, because of the support it offers, a good bra will often be more comfortable than no bra. If you feel like your bra is poking, pulling...

Reasons why you should check your bra size.
April 29, 2008

From popular fashion magazines to TV talk shows like Oprah, the message is clear that many women are still wearing ill-fitting bras. There are many formulas out there to help you determine your bra size, but the best advice we can give you is to see a bra fitting specialist at your local lingerie shop or major department store. Use your instincts when judging how good they are. While fitters can guide you and recommend a size or style, only you can determine how you feel in the bra. Does it feel...

Airing Out Your Laundry
November 25, 2007

I dislike doing laundry. Not that many people enjoy it, but my actions speak volumes. I postpone the chore as long as possible sometimes even for a month or two. Lucky for me, I have a lot of clothes to get away with the delay. Unfortunately, I then spend an inordinate amount of time washing the backlog. My procrastination, combined with living in an apartment building with a shared laundry room, makes me wonder if your delicates are in jeopardy. While my next statement may sound like...

Dress Up Your Pregnancy
November 13, 2007

Baring your midriff is a trend best suited if you have flat abs and bold confidence in your shape. It makes a completely different statement when you’re pregnant. Once the wonderful news of your new addition sinks in, you’ll soon discover that your clothing is a challenge—and I’m not talking about a style dilemma. In my case, my business and casual wardrobe no longer fit and despite a bit of creativity and the use of clothing that I had always intended to take in, my expanding...

Your Bra: To Extend or Not to Extend
September 21, 2007

As a lingerie retailer, bra extenders shouldn’t make sense. If your bra band is too tight, you should be fitted for a new size. I can’t say it often enough. In fact, industry specialists claim that over 75% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Although in the past year, I discovered that bra extenders have their uses. During pregnancy and the early weeks of breastfeeding, your breast size is in a state of flux. And while buying a new bra every few weeks is great for retailers,...