Showing posts with label underwear. Show all posts
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Friday, March 9, 2018

How to Get a Better Fit When Shopping for Lingerie



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The right fit of bra or panty can only add to the appeal of a great outfit--and you!


An ill-fitting bra or revealing panty lines can sabotage even the most sensational outfit.  Therefore, you want to make sure how to judge the proper fit to get the most positive attention from the clothes that you wear.  Here are some helpful tips to better your outcome.


Take Advantage of a Professional In-Store Fitter

 

Shopping for panties is one thing, but finding the perfect size for bras is another matter. You should never assume that the fit is the same size in all bra lines or styles.  Some stores offer the services of a professional in-store fitter.  Benefit from their expertise by allowing them to help you navigate through the confusion.  They can assist with your measurements through different manufacturers and styles to solve how to find the right fit easier. 


How to Take Your Bra Measurements on Your Own


You need a measuring tape.  Furthermore, you want to do this while wearing a non-padded bra to determine your size.  What you do is keep your arms at your sides and start wrapping the tape around yourself just under the breasts while you’re breathing normally to measure your band size.  Round the fractions to the closest whole number.  

You can get a fair estimate of your cup size by subtracting two from your band size.  For example, if your 34 around your breasts for the band size then the cup size would probably be 32.  

As I mentioned, each manufacturer and their styles vary.  Therefore, try on the bra styles in the dressing room and check how the band and cups fit.

The band should feel secure, but not painfully tight.  If the band is too loose in the back, it can ride up, which you don’t want.  This is a sign that the bra is too big.  You probably would have more luck trying one size smaller.

Bra straps should feel comfortable, but able to provide the support you need.  Watch out for ones that tend to fall off your shoulders once adjusting them because they are too loose.  Adjusting the straps too high can make them too tight, another fashion destroyer.  Play with the straps in the dressing room can give you an idea of how they might behave later at home.

When buying bras online, you should take your measurements before each new purchase.  After all, you may have gained a few pounds or lost some weight that could alter the fit.  This simple extra step can save you from having to mail the bra back for a needless return.

How to Avoid Obvious Panty Lines


Regardless of how much you love or hate them, thongs win for the smoothest booty shape.  However, if you don’t appreciate the feel of a strap riding up your behind, you can still get shapely if you choose the right thin fabrics such as a mesh or microfiber panty.  

To pick the most flattering style of a panty, you need to think what style pants that you’ll be wearing.  For instance, low-rise pants need a low-rise panty style, not something bulky that could cover your belly such as a full-brief.  The excess material could give you a tummy pouch. 

Body Shapers Are Your Figure’s Best Friend


Shapewear has to be one of the greatest inventions for women when it comes to hiding figure flaws without starving or spending hours exercising.  The materials are thin and comfortable compared to those painful, stiff girdles that your grandmother probably wore to smooth any bulges.  

When you have great fitting lingerie, you gain more confidence, comfort, and receive the right kind of attraction that you deserve in what you wear.  

Monday, February 23, 2015

ThirdLove Lingerie T-Shirt Bra and Mesh Boyshort Panty for Style and Perfect Fit! (Review)

*Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**
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ThirdLove Lingerie

Lingerie can be tricky to buy.  After all, bras and panties differ in sizing with each manufacturer.  If you’re like me and hate making a trip to the store and stripping down just to test the fit of underwear, you are going to love ThirdLove, an online lingerie boutique, and their system of helping you get the perfect fit.

There are two methods to get your ideal measurements.  You can do it the old-fashioned way of taking out the measuring tape from your sewing box and hope it was accurate. However, this company modernized the process with their free phone app that uses computer image recognition in effect to figure out your best bra size.  To find out more on the technology, ThirdLove has a video that explains how easy and more precisely you can be fitted.

When I was browsing through their selection and trying to decide among all their tempting styles from European-inspired lace, memory foam for your bust to the lovely wireless bra styles to their sexy panties, I noticed they cater to both the full-figured to the lesser endowed woman and even to those in between with “half-sizes.”  With all that going for ThirdLove, I had my work cut out for me in my attempt to pick out a bra and panty for this review.  

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Here is my new ThirdLove T-shirt Bra with Pleasted Straps.

The first item I choose was the 24/7 T-shirt Bra with the Pleated  Straps ($64) in the nude color.  This one has memory foam cups with soft micro jersey fabric for how it can provide that desired smooth silhouette.  It also has an under wire, which I neglected to pay attention to when I ordered, which is surprisingly comfortable and did not bite into the rib cage as some under wires can.   Seriously, I was shocked at how right on the fit was without trying the bra on first.  By the way, none of ThirdLove’s bras state a size if you are looking for one.

As to the panty, I picked up a  sexy number with their Mesh Boyshort  ($10) in naked.  Before I placed my order, I was advised by one of their helpful customer service representatives to go with the next larger size since this almost see through beige panty runs small.  Her wonderful forethought saved me from getting the wrong fit.

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Look at how beautifully sheer the fabric of my new ThirdLove Mesh Boyshort is.

After this hassle-free shopping experience, I know that I definitely intend on putting this company to the test again to test if this perfect sizing was a fluke or will repeat itself in another style or two.  

If you too are fed up wasting your time in dressing rooms, I think you owe it to yourself to give ThirdLove a try.  Trust me, but I am confident you will love them!

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.* 

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Stride Everyday Panty Review

**Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**

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Stride Everyday panty choices
Stride Everyday now gives women that extra bit of protection in their revolutionary Stride Femme panties with their OQUOS designed wick lining.  Rest assured, this line is far from being matronly!  With five pleasing styles from Seamless, French Cut Brief, Mid Rise Brief, Sport Bikini, to sexy Lacy Thong, you can feel confident as well as gorgeous in any pair you choose.

I picked the Mid Rise Brief to test because it was mostly cotton and a little spandex, which I think are most comfortable.  This panty fit perfectly and no panty lines showed beneath my slacks.  I don't have a problem, but any woman would like this unbulky panty and the clean  way you feel throughout the day.

Founder and President, Wendy Spencer understood the problem after the birth of a her child when she experienced "oops" moments.  Being a marathon runner, she was desperate to find a better solution and soon discovered what was necessary to make this innovative panty. Now women can feel dry and deodorized all day without worrying if they laugh, sneeze, cough, cry or run to cause them any leakage problems.

The company is offering Nuts 4 Stuff readers a discount of 30% on orders over $35 on their website until February 28,2011.  Just use promo code STRIDE818 at checkout.