Tips on Buying a Nursing Bra
The best time to buy
a nursing bra is during mid to late pregnancy, or when your pre-pregnancy bras are no longer comfortable.
Buy a nursing bra
that gives you good support but also allows for some extra room for nursing pads.
When considering
a new nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand.
When considering
a new nursing bra, be sure that you can easily unhook and re-hook the flaps, or easily pull the bra aside with one hand.
If you plan on pumping
often, you may want to consider a nursing bra that will work well with a hands free pumping system .
playtex bras
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nursing Bras:
Nursing Bras:
Every mother-to-be needs maternity bras to handle her growing breasts. A nursing bra is a maternity bra but with the added engineering of drop down cups so that baby can be nursed without Mom having to take her shirt off. At HerRoom we offer both maternity and nursing bras in full figured and plus size bra sizing.
Sexy Bras:
Okay, this is hard for some to imagine, but sexy lingerie should be a part of your wardrobe. Men simply love see through bras, shelf bras and sheer pieces. So, this category is at least worth considering.
Strapless Bras:
A strapless bra is a must-have in your wardrobe. They now come in better sizing so even if you wear size DD bras and larger, you can still find one that is supportive and flattering to your figure.
Push Up Bras:
If you wear a 32E bra, or GG cup bras you can forget this category. But if you're like many women, you enjoy taking what you have and moving it around to create maximum cleavage... at least occasionally. The push-up bra has replaced traditional padded bras. No longer do you need padding to give your bust line a fuller look.
Sports Bras:
Most sports bras today are made with stretch microfiber fabrics such as Coolmax. It wicks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly to keep you comfortable throughout your workout. The choice of front or back close, underwire or soft cup, racerback or traditional sport bra is entirely up to you, and depends on the activity you want to wear it for. HerRoom offers a wide range of styles and sizes including plus size sport bras. See our exclusive Sports Bra "Bounce Test Videos" and compare over 30 sports bras in action.
Front Close Bra:
It's a fact that front closure brassieres are much easier to get on. They can come with racerback styling to lay completely flat and invisible under sleeveless clothing. This style also helps keep bra straps in place. However, the inability to adjust for sizing makes this style hard to properly fit.
Minimizer Bra:
has the capability of reducing breast projection by up to 2 inches for a more flattering silhouette under clothes. Minimizer bras work miracles for women who traditionally wear full figure bras or big bras but want to fit into their favorite tight tops without their buttons looking as if they're about to pop.
Convertible Bra:
Removable, adjustable straps are what distinguish this style from others. Varying the straps allows the wearer to create a racerback, backless or strapless bra style from the same garment. If you could only travel with one brassiere, this would be the one.
Padded bras
- The padded bra has really evolved over the years. It used to mean a bra with extra padding to increase your breast size. Today, a padded bra - or more accurately, a lightly padded bra - really means modesty. Molded cup bras with a thin layer of padding to prevent nipple show-through are called contour bras; but they are actually a type of padded bra. And, today, women consider a push-up bra a padded bra as well.
See-through bras
- Okay, this kind of bra conjures up sexy bra to most women. Well, the truth is a see through bra is sexy, but it's also a very good addition to your lingerie bra wardrobe. This style of bra is by definition very thin. It therefore tends to hide bra lines and blend in with what you are wearing. And, the added benefit of a see-through bra is that men absolutely love them - especially black see through bra and pantie sets.
Your Bra Wardrobe
- Remember, the secret to looking fabulous is wearing the correct undergarment. So, make sure your bra wardrobe includes the bra must-haves to look your best:
•Seamless t-shirt bras - Though it has become known as a t-shirt bra, a seamless bra is virtually invisible under any blouse or dress. It is a year-round must have in your bra wardrobe. Many women consider this their every-day bra.
•Racerback bras - We agree that they are hard to find and fit properly, but a racerback bra is a very sleek shape that hides your straps when wearing a sleeveless top. If you can't find one in your size, a convertible bra can be modified to achieve the same result.
•Push-up bra - For that instant lift and a slimmer silhouette, grab your push up bra. Not only does it give you a much fuller look, but getting the girls up and shapely makes you look younger and thinner. And men love your look in this style of bra.
•Sports bras - Sit down and make a list of the types of activities you do. Then, make sure you have the appropriate sports bra for each of them. A sports bra you wear to yoga is far different from the one you wear when running. All sports bras are not created equal, so establish a collection.
•Balconette bras - This style is a must have for low necklines. You'll find yourself wearing it more than you realized once you get it home.
•Strapless and convertible bras - These bra styles are the solution bras. Have a one shoulder top? A sheer neckline? A halter dress? Having a strapless bra with convertible straps around always comes in handy.
•Minimizer bras - You should have one of these in your wardrobe if you are a D cup or larger. A minimizer is for when you go to put on the button down blouse, and you find your buttons straining. A minimizer bra can make a top like this work.
•Bra and pantie sets - There is nothing to make you feel more special then wearing a matching bra and panty set. Own at least one set, and then wear it on a special occasion or when you want to feel better about yourself.
Want more help deciding what to buy? Check out the Undies Award winners to see what's been voted the best by women everywhere. This annual program gives consumers the final say on the best of the best by giving them a chance to vote on their favorite styles. See the Undies Award winners for best all-around bra and best in several different categories including favorite full figure bra, best sports bra, t-shirt bra, favorite minimizer bra, push-up bra and more. And don't forget to cast your vote in the next Undies Award
Every mother-to-be needs maternity bras to handle her growing breasts. A nursing bra is a maternity bra but with the added engineering of drop down cups so that baby can be nursed without Mom having to take her shirt off. At HerRoom we offer both maternity and nursing bras in full figured and plus size bra sizing.
Sexy Bras:
Okay, this is hard for some to imagine, but sexy lingerie should be a part of your wardrobe. Men simply love see through bras, shelf bras and sheer pieces. So, this category is at least worth considering.
Strapless Bras:
A strapless bra is a must-have in your wardrobe. They now come in better sizing so even if you wear size DD bras and larger, you can still find one that is supportive and flattering to your figure.
Push Up Bras:
If you wear a 32E bra, or GG cup bras you can forget this category. But if you're like many women, you enjoy taking what you have and moving it around to create maximum cleavage... at least occasionally. The push-up bra has replaced traditional padded bras. No longer do you need padding to give your bust line a fuller look.
Sports Bras:
Most sports bras today are made with stretch microfiber fabrics such as Coolmax. It wicks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly to keep you comfortable throughout your workout. The choice of front or back close, underwire or soft cup, racerback or traditional sport bra is entirely up to you, and depends on the activity you want to wear it for. HerRoom offers a wide range of styles and sizes including plus size sport bras. See our exclusive Sports Bra "Bounce Test Videos" and compare over 30 sports bras in action.
Front Close Bra:
It's a fact that front closure brassieres are much easier to get on. They can come with racerback styling to lay completely flat and invisible under sleeveless clothing. This style also helps keep bra straps in place. However, the inability to adjust for sizing makes this style hard to properly fit.
Minimizer Bra:
has the capability of reducing breast projection by up to 2 inches for a more flattering silhouette under clothes. Minimizer bras work miracles for women who traditionally wear full figure bras or big bras but want to fit into their favorite tight tops without their buttons looking as if they're about to pop.
Convertible Bra:
Removable, adjustable straps are what distinguish this style from others. Varying the straps allows the wearer to create a racerback, backless or strapless bra style from the same garment. If you could only travel with one brassiere, this would be the one.
Padded bras
- The padded bra has really evolved over the years. It used to mean a bra with extra padding to increase your breast size. Today, a padded bra - or more accurately, a lightly padded bra - really means modesty. Molded cup bras with a thin layer of padding to prevent nipple show-through are called contour bras; but they are actually a type of padded bra. And, today, women consider a push-up bra a padded bra as well.
See-through bras
- Okay, this kind of bra conjures up sexy bra to most women. Well, the truth is a see through bra is sexy, but it's also a very good addition to your lingerie bra wardrobe. This style of bra is by definition very thin. It therefore tends to hide bra lines and blend in with what you are wearing. And, the added benefit of a see-through bra is that men absolutely love them - especially black see through bra and pantie sets.
Your Bra Wardrobe
- Remember, the secret to looking fabulous is wearing the correct undergarment. So, make sure your bra wardrobe includes the bra must-haves to look your best:
•Seamless t-shirt bras - Though it has become known as a t-shirt bra, a seamless bra is virtually invisible under any blouse or dress. It is a year-round must have in your bra wardrobe. Many women consider this their every-day bra.
•Racerback bras - We agree that they are hard to find and fit properly, but a racerback bra is a very sleek shape that hides your straps when wearing a sleeveless top. If you can't find one in your size, a convertible bra can be modified to achieve the same result.
•Push-up bra - For that instant lift and a slimmer silhouette, grab your push up bra. Not only does it give you a much fuller look, but getting the girls up and shapely makes you look younger and thinner. And men love your look in this style of bra.
•Sports bras - Sit down and make a list of the types of activities you do. Then, make sure you have the appropriate sports bra for each of them. A sports bra you wear to yoga is far different from the one you wear when running. All sports bras are not created equal, so establish a collection.
•Balconette bras - This style is a must have for low necklines. You'll find yourself wearing it more than you realized once you get it home.
•Strapless and convertible bras - These bra styles are the solution bras. Have a one shoulder top? A sheer neckline? A halter dress? Having a strapless bra with convertible straps around always comes in handy.
•Minimizer bras - You should have one of these in your wardrobe if you are a D cup or larger. A minimizer is for when you go to put on the button down blouse, and you find your buttons straining. A minimizer bra can make a top like this work.
•Bra and pantie sets - There is nothing to make you feel more special then wearing a matching bra and panty set. Own at least one set, and then wear it on a special occasion or when you want to feel better about yourself.
Want more help deciding what to buy? Check out the Undies Award winners to see what's been voted the best by women everywhere. This annual program gives consumers the final say on the best of the best by giving them a chance to vote on their favorite styles. See the Undies Award winners for best all-around bra and best in several different categories including favorite full figure bra, best sports bra, t-shirt bra, favorite minimizer bra, push-up bra and more. And don't forget to cast your vote in the next Undies Award
Thursday, October 22, 2009
What is a Bra For?
Bras minimize jiggling and shape the appearance of a girl's breasts. They're also helpful from a health standpoint. Wearing the right bra keeps a girl's breasts supported while she's playing a sport and can help prevent injury to breast tissue. A well-fitting bra is also important for a woman's posture, particularly if she has large breasts. A bra that doesn't fit can cause back problems, muscle tension, and even headaches.
Yet 8 out of 10 women wear bras that don't fit.
All About Straps, Snaps, Bands, and Cups
Finding the right bra doesn't have to be an ordeal if you know the basics of bra sizing. There are two parts to a bra's size: the chest size (also called the band size) and the cup size.
The chest, or band, size is the part of the bra that runs across a girl's chest and around her back. The cups are the parts of the bra that hold the breasts. Bras come in many sizes, which are different combinations of the chest sizes (shown as numbers — in the United States, these are 32, 34, 36, etc.) and cup sizes (shown as letters — AA, A, B, C, etc.).
It's important to get both the chest and cup sizes right to ensure a proper fit. If a girl wears a bra that's the wrong chest size, the bra's band will either feel tight and uncomfortable around her rib cage or it will be too loose and ride up her breasts. Bras that are too small in the cup will compress the breasts and force them to bulge out the sides (think armpit boobs). And cups that are too big can wrinkle and pucker, which won't look good under clothes
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Yet 8 out of 10 women wear bras that don't fit.
All About Straps, Snaps, Bands, and Cups
Finding the right bra doesn't have to be an ordeal if you know the basics of bra sizing. There are two parts to a bra's size: the chest size (also called the band size) and the cup size.
The chest, or band, size is the part of the bra that runs across a girl's chest and around her back. The cups are the parts of the bra that hold the breasts. Bras come in many sizes, which are different combinations of the chest sizes (shown as numbers — in the United States, these are 32, 34, 36, etc.) and cup sizes (shown as letters — AA, A, B, C, etc.).
It's important to get both the chest and cup sizes right to ensure a proper fit. If a girl wears a bra that's the wrong chest size, the bra's band will either feel tight and uncomfortable around her rib cage or it will be too loose and ride up her breasts. Bras that are too small in the cup will compress the breasts and force them to bulge out the sides (think armpit boobs). And cups that are too big can wrinkle and pucker, which won't look good under clothes
Are you interested in buyin
Monday, July 27, 2009
Measure your band size.
Run a tape measure all the way around your body just underneath your breasts and take a measurement in inches. Make sure the tape measure is horizontal and fairly snug. Your arms should be down. If this measurement is an odd number, round up to the nearest even number. This should be your band size.[4] If your measurement is already an even number, you may find that this is your band size, or you may have to go up to the next size (i.e, you may have to add 2 inches.) For instance, if you measured 31 inches, your band size should be 32. If you measured 34 inches, your band size may be 34 or 36. Many bra fitting guides and calculators will tell you to add four or five inches to your underbust measurement, but this is not correct. The old method was devised by Warners in the 1930s when bra design was in its infancy and does not work with modern, elasticated bras.[5] Determine your cup size. The most accurate way to determine your cup size is by using your current bra size as a starting point. The cups are sized relative to the band, so if you were to try a smaller band size but keep the same cup size, the cups would be too small. Instead, you must increase the cups by one size for every band that you go down. For example, if you are currently wearing a 34C bra and your underbust measures 31 inches, then you will most likely need a 32D. On a 30" band, this would be a 30DD etc.
In UK sizing, cup sizes are as follows: AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K, KK. Try on a bra with the band and cup size you've arrived at in these steps. You should not regard this as your definitive size until you have tried on a few bras, and even then you will often find you need a different size in different brands or styles of bra. Check the band size. The correct band size is the smallest you can comfortably wear.[6] It needs to be tight enough that the bra is still fairly supportive without weighing down heavily on the shoulder straps.
You should be able to run your fingers around the inside of the band, but not much more. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to fit no more than a fist under the back of the bra. It should fit on the biggest adjustment, but will probably be too tight if you try to fasten it on the smallest size. Bras are designed to fit like this so that you can tighten the band as the elastic starts to wear out. If the band is roomy enough for you to be able to comfortably fasten it on the tightest adjustment, try a smaller band, for example if a 32D is too loose, try a 30DD. Remember that the cup size has to be changed when you move to a different band size - for every band you go down, you must go up by one cup size in order for the cups to remain the same capacity and vice versa. If you can only just fasten the bra and the band is painfully tight, even on the biggest adjustment, then go up a band size, for example if a 32D is too tight, try a 34C. Check the cup size. The correct cup size is the biggest you can completely fill out with no wrinkling of the fabric or space in the cups. You should fill out the cups, but not bulge out anywhere, even in low cut or pushup bras.
Check around the cups for any bulging, not only along the top edges but also at the sides under your arms. Make sure the underwire encloses your whole breast and lies flat against your rib cage. If the cups are too big, go down a cup size. If they are too small, or even if they seem to fit ok, try on a bigger cup size as well to double check. It's a lot easier to tell if they are too big than too small.
In UK sizing, cup sizes are as follows: AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K, KK. Try on a bra with the band and cup size you've arrived at in these steps. You should not regard this as your definitive size until you have tried on a few bras, and even then you will often find you need a different size in different brands or styles of bra. Check the band size. The correct band size is the smallest you can comfortably wear.[6] It needs to be tight enough that the bra is still fairly supportive without weighing down heavily on the shoulder straps.
You should be able to run your fingers around the inside of the band, but not much more. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to fit no more than a fist under the back of the bra. It should fit on the biggest adjustment, but will probably be too tight if you try to fasten it on the smallest size. Bras are designed to fit like this so that you can tighten the band as the elastic starts to wear out. If the band is roomy enough for you to be able to comfortably fasten it on the tightest adjustment, try a smaller band, for example if a 32D is too loose, try a 30DD. Remember that the cup size has to be changed when you move to a different band size - for every band you go down, you must go up by one cup size in order for the cups to remain the same capacity and vice versa. If you can only just fasten the bra and the band is painfully tight, even on the biggest adjustment, then go up a band size, for example if a 32D is too tight, try a 34C. Check the cup size. The correct cup size is the biggest you can completely fill out with no wrinkling of the fabric or space in the cups. You should fill out the cups, but not bulge out anywhere, even in low cut or pushup bras.
Check around the cups for any bulging, not only along the top edges but also at the sides under your arms. Make sure the underwire encloses your whole breast and lies flat against your rib cage. If the cups are too big, go down a cup size. If they are too small, or even if they seem to fit ok, try on a bigger cup size as well to double check. It's a lot easier to tell if they are too big than too small.
Monday, July 13, 2009
How to Find the Right Sports Bra
Wearing the right sports bra is critical to your comfort, especially during long runs. Follow these steps to make sure you get the perfect one for you.
It's important that you try on sports bras for fit and comfort, so try to do your shopping in person. Go to a running specialty store because they'll have high-impact sports bras that are designed especially for runners.
For preventing of chafing and comfort, look for moisture-wicking fabrics such as Coolmax and Drifit. Stay away from sports bras that are made of 100% cotton because once you start sweating, they’ll stay wet.
If you need a lot of support, look for sports bras with wide shoulder straps and racer back straps.
Examine the seams of the sports bras. You'll want seamless fabrics, seams with rolled edges, or covered seams to help prevent chafing.
If you like bras with under wire, check that the under wire is completely covered so it will not gouge.
Make sure you try on several different size sports bras. The right size for you may not actually be the cup size that you normally wear. The bra is too big if the material wrinkles or bunches. And if the bra is cutting into your skin, then it's too small. If you can slide two fingers under the straps, then it's a good fit.
When you try on sports bras, jog in place or do jumping jacks to test their support before you buy. While you're bouncing up and down, the bra should minimize breast movement.
If you want to shop online, always look into the site's exchange and return policy. Titlenine.com has a good selection of bras and an excellent return policy, so you can return bras if they don't fit well.
After you find the perfect sports bra, don't hold onto it forever! You should replace bras after about 72 washes, when the elasticity is lost, or if your weight changes significantly. You can air dry bras to prolong the life of the moisture-wicking fabrics.
It's important that you try on sports bras for fit and comfort, so try to do your shopping in person. Go to a running specialty store because they'll have high-impact sports bras that are designed especially for runners.
For preventing of chafing and comfort, look for moisture-wicking fabrics such as Coolmax and Drifit. Stay away from sports bras that are made of 100% cotton because once you start sweating, they’ll stay wet.
If you need a lot of support, look for sports bras with wide shoulder straps and racer back straps.
Examine the seams of the sports bras. You'll want seamless fabrics, seams with rolled edges, or covered seams to help prevent chafing.
If you like bras with under wire, check that the under wire is completely covered so it will not gouge.
Make sure you try on several different size sports bras. The right size for you may not actually be the cup size that you normally wear. The bra is too big if the material wrinkles or bunches. And if the bra is cutting into your skin, then it's too small. If you can slide two fingers under the straps, then it's a good fit.
When you try on sports bras, jog in place or do jumping jacks to test their support before you buy. While you're bouncing up and down, the bra should minimize breast movement.
If you want to shop online, always look into the site's exchange and return policy. Titlenine.com has a good selection of bras and an excellent return policy, so you can return bras if they don't fit well.
After you find the perfect sports bra, don't hold onto it forever! You should replace bras after about 72 washes, when the elasticity is lost, or if your weight changes significantly. You can air dry bras to prolong the life of the moisture-wicking fabrics.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Breast growth
A girl's breasts can grow and change rapidly during the teen years, which means that until you stop developing, you might have to change your bra size several times. If your breasts are still growing, consider buying fewer bras and measure yourself frequently to double-check your size.
Because growth can make a girl's breasts sensitive, you might find certain styles or fabrics work better for you. For example, some girls like seamless cups because they don't irritate the nipples; others choose styles that minimize jiggle to ease the occasional aches of breast development.
Menstrual changes. Some girls' breasts change size or shape at different times in their menstrual cycles. Many girls find they like to wear different styles of bras at different times in their cycle.
Different-sized breasts. Most girls' breasts grow at different rates — and many girls find themselves with one boob that's bigger than its partner. This is so common that bra manufacturers design their products so they can be adjusted to accommodate asymmetrical breasts. Start by moving the strap adjusters on a bra to different lengths to see if this helps.
Some girls also use the trick of buying a bra that has removable padding and then taking the extra padding out of the cup for the larger breast. Push-up bras can work well for this because they often come with an easily removable padded section (called a "cookie") that sits under the breast.
Hooks, wires, and other hazards. Take a look at the bra you're about to buy and imagine how it might survive a full day of wear. If the front closure pops open too easily, could this bra let you down in front of your entire drama class? The bra's straps may feel fine in the fitting room, but if the adjusters are sitting right on your shoulder or collarbone, how will that feel under your backpack?
Test to see if the bra band is too loose by lifting your arms in the air and putting them back down by your sides a couple of times. If the bra rides up across your breasts, the band is too loose. If you're looking for a sports bra, jump up and down in the fitting room a couple of times to evaluate the bra's bounce control.
You may also want to try on a T-shirt or sweater over a bra you're thinking of buying to get the finished effect. That pink rose on the front may look cute on the bra itself, but does it make you look as if you've sprouted a third breast once your T-shirt's on?
No matter what the size or shape of a girl's breasts, the most important thing to remember in choosing a bra is comfort. Try on a variety of bras to find the one that's right for you. Some girls prefer the comfort of cotton, others like the support of synthetics or underwires. There are minimizer bras for girls who'd like their breasts to look smaller, or padded bras for girls who'd like a little extra shape. No one bra is better than another — it all depends on which style works best for you.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Because growth can make a girl's breasts sensitive, you might find certain styles or fabrics work better for you. For example, some girls like seamless cups because they don't irritate the nipples; others choose styles that minimize jiggle to ease the occasional aches of breast development.
Menstrual changes. Some girls' breasts change size or shape at different times in their menstrual cycles. Many girls find they like to wear different styles of bras at different times in their cycle.
Different-sized breasts. Most girls' breasts grow at different rates — and many girls find themselves with one boob that's bigger than its partner. This is so common that bra manufacturers design their products so they can be adjusted to accommodate asymmetrical breasts. Start by moving the strap adjusters on a bra to different lengths to see if this helps.
Some girls also use the trick of buying a bra that has removable padding and then taking the extra padding out of the cup for the larger breast. Push-up bras can work well for this because they often come with an easily removable padded section (called a "cookie") that sits under the breast.
Hooks, wires, and other hazards. Take a look at the bra you're about to buy and imagine how it might survive a full day of wear. If the front closure pops open too easily, could this bra let you down in front of your entire drama class? The bra's straps may feel fine in the fitting room, but if the adjusters are sitting right on your shoulder or collarbone, how will that feel under your backpack?
Test to see if the bra band is too loose by lifting your arms in the air and putting them back down by your sides a couple of times. If the bra rides up across your breasts, the band is too loose. If you're looking for a sports bra, jump up and down in the fitting room a couple of times to evaluate the bra's bounce control.
You may also want to try on a T-shirt or sweater over a bra you're thinking of buying to get the finished effect. That pink rose on the front may look cute on the bra itself, but does it make you look as if you've sprouted a third breast once your T-shirt's on?
No matter what the size or shape of a girl's breasts, the most important thing to remember in choosing a bra is comfort. Try on a variety of bras to find the one that's right for you. Some girls prefer the comfort of cotton, others like the support of synthetics or underwires. There are minimizer bras for girls who'd like their breasts to look smaller, or padded bras for girls who'd like a little extra shape. No one bra is better than another — it all depends on which style works best for you.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Shapewear Options
Shapewear has been around for many years. Before the creation of the current crop of innovative new fabrics, shapewear squashed and flattened our problem areas, however, gaining a flat tummy often resulted in a 'muffin top' in return as the excess flesh spilled out over the top of the restrictive fabrics.
Now we have shape wear with non-binding waist and leg bands and higher waists. This means that any excess flesh is prevented from spilling over the edge where the garment finishes. The new generation of shapewear gently tapers off leaving you looking shapely and smooth. Try on some shapewear under a fitted dress and see what a difference it makes.
There are many different types of Shapewear around and we suggest that you start by identifying which part of your body you would most like to slim so that you can look at the many different shapewear options available online. We have reviewed some leading online retailers and problem areas are largely categorised as legs, bums and tums. Within these three categories there are more specific items of shapewear designed to target specific problem areas with the use of briefs/pants, camisoles, hosiery/tights, slips and swimwear.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Now we have shape wear with non-binding waist and leg bands and higher waists. This means that any excess flesh is prevented from spilling over the edge where the garment finishes. The new generation of shapewear gently tapers off leaving you looking shapely and smooth. Try on some shapewear under a fitted dress and see what a difference it makes.
There are many different types of Shapewear around and we suggest that you start by identifying which part of your body you would most like to slim so that you can look at the many different shapewear options available online. We have reviewed some leading online retailers and problem areas are largely categorised as legs, bums and tums. Within these three categories there are more specific items of shapewear designed to target specific problem areas with the use of briefs/pants, camisoles, hosiery/tights, slips and swimwear.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sleepwear
Sleepwear is a vital aspect of a women's wardrobe. With a variety of sleepwear varying from nightdress, sleep shirts or pajamas or nightgowns, a woman must choose the kind of sleepwear that keeps her comfortable.
Today, there is a variety of sleepwear each catering to the specific needs and preferences of women. Few include the sexy chiffon gowns (both laced and covered), flannel granny nightgowns, laced nightgowns, classic pajamas and sleep shirts. Made of cotton, chiffon, synthetic and polyester, sleepwear is generally selected based on the climate, individual preferences of style and fabric.
Women Sleepwear Sets
Nightgowns : Nightgowns are the most preferred loosely hanging sleepwear since it could be worn by women of any age.
Babydoll or Negligee: Young women often prefer negligee (babydoll) or short nightgowns trimmed with ruffles, lace, appliqués, ribbons, bows or fur. Few negligees also come with spaghetti straps, which could also fixed on your nightgowns if preferred. Negligees were the day dresses of the women who lived in France during the eighteenth century. Today it has become bedroom wear. These sexy mini nightdresses are made of translucent fabrics like silk, chiffon, nylon or sheer. Perfect for romantic nights, negligees generally carry hollow neck designs and have a six-inch hemline above the knees.
Nightgown / Peignoir: Nightgowns include knee length and full-length night frocks, loosely designed to suit women of all ages. This also includes flannel granny gowns and the floor length (peignoir) or hip-length nightgowns. Made of nylon, satin, silk, cotton and chiffon, these nightgowns come with embroidery work and lace appliqués on both hemlines and cups. Peignoirs are generally worn without underwear though few are sold with panties stitched underneath.
Pajamas : It is a classical sleepwear set including the long johns; pull over, button-up shirts, cami tops, boxer short and teddy sets designed for the gorgeous ones. Pajama sleepwear sets also include full-length pant and tops that are can be worn even out of the bedroom. Made of synthetic, polyester and chiffon, cotton pajamas are probably the most comfortable ones- they may you feel cool and let your body to breath. However, flannels made with cotton or cotton blend are the best for warm nights. Consider a silk pajama for your dream night that accentuates your body curves.
Sleep Shirts : Sleep shirts or nightshirts are over-sized tee shirts that make you feel comfortable in bed. There are a variety of sleep shirts in the market made of cotton, wool, chiffon and synthetic. Choose the one considering the climate and your comfort levels.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Today, there is a variety of sleepwear each catering to the specific needs and preferences of women. Few include the sexy chiffon gowns (both laced and covered), flannel granny nightgowns, laced nightgowns, classic pajamas and sleep shirts. Made of cotton, chiffon, synthetic and polyester, sleepwear is generally selected based on the climate, individual preferences of style and fabric.
Women Sleepwear Sets
Nightgowns : Nightgowns are the most preferred loosely hanging sleepwear since it could be worn by women of any age.
Babydoll or Negligee: Young women often prefer negligee (babydoll) or short nightgowns trimmed with ruffles, lace, appliqués, ribbons, bows or fur. Few negligees also come with spaghetti straps, which could also fixed on your nightgowns if preferred. Negligees were the day dresses of the women who lived in France during the eighteenth century. Today it has become bedroom wear. These sexy mini nightdresses are made of translucent fabrics like silk, chiffon, nylon or sheer. Perfect for romantic nights, negligees generally carry hollow neck designs and have a six-inch hemline above the knees.
Nightgown / Peignoir: Nightgowns include knee length and full-length night frocks, loosely designed to suit women of all ages. This also includes flannel granny gowns and the floor length (peignoir) or hip-length nightgowns. Made of nylon, satin, silk, cotton and chiffon, these nightgowns come with embroidery work and lace appliqués on both hemlines and cups. Peignoirs are generally worn without underwear though few are sold with panties stitched underneath.
Pajamas : It is a classical sleepwear set including the long johns; pull over, button-up shirts, cami tops, boxer short and teddy sets designed for the gorgeous ones. Pajama sleepwear sets also include full-length pant and tops that are can be worn even out of the bedroom. Made of synthetic, polyester and chiffon, cotton pajamas are probably the most comfortable ones- they may you feel cool and let your body to breath. However, flannels made with cotton or cotton blend are the best for warm nights. Consider a silk pajama for your dream night that accentuates your body curves.
Sleep Shirts : Sleep shirts or nightshirts are over-sized tee shirts that make you feel comfortable in bed. There are a variety of sleep shirts in the market made of cotton, wool, chiffon and synthetic. Choose the one considering the climate and your comfort levels.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Bra Size Calculator
One of the most common mistakes women make is picking the wrong size bra band. As a plus sized woman, I know the temptation to pick a smaller band size or cup size. Even my non-plus sized friends have the tendency to do the same thing. Dont obsess over the letter and number. The only thing that matters is how YOU feel.
To find your bra size you will need to take two measurements. I would reccomend buying either a cloth or paper tape measure for this. Wearing a bra, stand in front of a mirror to make sure the tape measure is level. If possible, have a friend do this for you.
Step 1: Band Size Measure your rib cage directly under your breasts. The tape measure should go all the way around and be snug against you. Write down this number in inches.
Step 2: Bust Size Measure around your breasts at their fullest point which is usually just over your nipples. Make sure that the measuring tape is straight all the way around and that it isnt too tight against you. Write down this number in inches.
Step 3: Use Our Bra Size CalculatorPlug your numbers into our bra size calculator to find your bra size.
Bra Size:
It's important to remember that bras and bra sizes will all vary slightly between manufacturers. So Bali bras will fit differently from Wacoal bras or Warners bras. Use the bra size our bra size calculator gives you as a starting point. Finding the right bra size is a bit of trial and error. To get the perfect fit you will need to try on a few bras. Don't be hesitant to experiment with bras up or down a band size or a even cup size.
I don't reccomend buying bras online until you find a bra manfacturer that fits you well. However, if you are large breasted and require bigger bras (large cup and band sizes), the internet can be an invaluable source. Fantasie of England bras, which are easily available on the internet, are a good option for full figure bras. Fantasie of England bras come in many large cup sizes - even 34H bras!. Further down this page I speak a little about minimizer bras for those of us with large breasts.Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
To find your bra size you will need to take two measurements. I would reccomend buying either a cloth or paper tape measure for this. Wearing a bra, stand in front of a mirror to make sure the tape measure is level. If possible, have a friend do this for you.
Step 1: Band Size Measure your rib cage directly under your breasts. The tape measure should go all the way around and be snug against you. Write down this number in inches.
Step 2: Bust Size Measure around your breasts at their fullest point which is usually just over your nipples. Make sure that the measuring tape is straight all the way around and that it isnt too tight against you. Write down this number in inches.
Step 3: Use Our Bra Size CalculatorPlug your numbers into our bra size calculator to find your bra size.
Bra Size:
It's important to remember that bras and bra sizes will all vary slightly between manufacturers. So Bali bras will fit differently from Wacoal bras or Warners bras. Use the bra size our bra size calculator gives you as a starting point. Finding the right bra size is a bit of trial and error. To get the perfect fit you will need to try on a few bras. Don't be hesitant to experiment with bras up or down a band size or a even cup size.
I don't reccomend buying bras online until you find a bra manfacturer that fits you well. However, if you are large breasted and require bigger bras (large cup and band sizes), the internet can be an invaluable source. Fantasie of England bras, which are easily available on the internet, are a good option for full figure bras. Fantasie of England bras come in many large cup sizes - even 34H bras!. Further down this page I speak a little about minimizer bras for those of us with large breasts.Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Bra Accessories
I'm always happy to find a bra that fits me just right. But it's even more exciting when I find products that make the BustyBlues experience even better. Here are some accessories for large cup bra wearers that I swear by. If you find any others that you'd like to recommend, please send me an email.My Favorite Bra Accessories Dimrs Silicone Nipple Covers I've always encountered the "high beam" problem. Now it's not like I can just run out and buy a padded bra to take care of the problem. That's when I discovered Dimrs Silicone Nipple Covers -- to dim your headlights! The name is great and the product is even better! Now I can get great coverage with any bra and not have to worry about covering up and wearing extra layers.Dimrs Silicone Nipple Covers are extremely comfortable to wear -- I've worn mine several times a week for the past year. Unlike the self-adhesive breast petals I've tried, these Dimrs are extra wide for great coverage. They are thicker in the middle and thinner along the edges. Because Dimrs are made out of silicone, they are very easy to clean with just soap and water. Now I can wear any perfectly fitting large cup bra I own. Besides finding a good fitting bra, Dimrs are the best $30 I've spent.Saville 1300 Mesh Laundry Cage How many times have you opened the dryer to find your bras involved in a big tangled mess and the hooks all bent out of whack? I spend way too much time and money finding my perfectly fitting plus size bras that I can't stand seeing them destroyed. (I know I can hand wash, but I just don't have the patience.) To make your bras last a lot longer, make sure you fasten the hooks and put it in a lingerie back before you wash. I personally love the Saville 1300 Mesh Laundry Cage -- it helps keep my Microfiber Balconette's from Lane Bryant in tip-top shape.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Lingerie
Lingerie is a term for fashionable and alluring women's undergarments. It derives from the French word linge, "washables" — as in faire le linge, "do the laundry" — and ultimately from lin for washable linen, the fabric from which European undergarments were made before the general introduction of cotton from Egypt and then from India.
While the term in the French language applies to all undergarments for either gender, in English it is applied specifically to those women's undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic, typically incorporating materials such as Lycra, nylon (nylon tricot), polyester, satin, lace and/or silk and not applied to functional cotton undergarments. It is commonly pronounced in English with a faux French pronunciation (such as LONJ-er-ee in British pronunciation or lonj-er-AY in American pronunciation).
The concept of lingerie being visually appealing was a development of the later nineteenth century. Up through the first half of the 20th century women selected underwear for three major purposes: to alter their shape (first with corsets and later with girdles or bras), for reasons of hygiene, or for modesty. Women's underwear before the invention of the crinoline was often very large and bulky. As the 20th century progressed underwear became smaller and more form fitting. In the 1960s 'controversial' lingerie manufacturers such as Frederick's of Hollywood begin to glamorize lingerie and the idea of lingerie having a sexual appeal slowly developed.
The lingerie industry has expanded in the 21st century with designs that double as outerwear. The French refer to this as 'dessous-dessus' which basically means innerwear as outerwear. The boutique Faire Frou Frou, which is an antiquated phrase meaning "show it off", heralds this philosophy by categorizing lingerie as an accessory with details such as straps and lace trim that should be layered and shown as part of one's outerwear.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
While the term in the French language applies to all undergarments for either gender, in English it is applied specifically to those women's undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic, typically incorporating materials such as Lycra, nylon (nylon tricot), polyester, satin, lace and/or silk and not applied to functional cotton undergarments. It is commonly pronounced in English with a faux French pronunciation (such as LONJ-er-ee in British pronunciation or lonj-er-AY in American pronunciation).
The concept of lingerie being visually appealing was a development of the later nineteenth century. Up through the first half of the 20th century women selected underwear for three major purposes: to alter their shape (first with corsets and later with girdles or bras), for reasons of hygiene, or for modesty. Women's underwear before the invention of the crinoline was often very large and bulky. As the 20th century progressed underwear became smaller and more form fitting. In the 1960s 'controversial' lingerie manufacturers such as Frederick's of Hollywood begin to glamorize lingerie and the idea of lingerie having a sexual appeal slowly developed.
The lingerie industry has expanded in the 21st century with designs that double as outerwear. The French refer to this as 'dessous-dessus' which basically means innerwear as outerwear. The boutique Faire Frou Frou, which is an antiquated phrase meaning "show it off", heralds this philosophy by categorizing lingerie as an accessory with details such as straps and lace trim that should be layered and shown as part of one's outerwear.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Why Women Wear Girdles
Flexnit Corp., who recently decided that more questions about girdle usage needed answering, commissioned an independent research organization to prepare a report on the prospective merits of front panel girdle design. Seventy women were queried in depth, all of them regular girdle-wearers from suburbs and nearby areas of New York City. Ages ranged from 25 to 65. This report, released first to Intimate Apparel, summarizes their conclusions and represents perhaps the first time such comprehensive interviewing has taken place.
Although women cite a wide variety of reasons for wearing girdles, the reasons may be grouped into two major categories: support and appearance improvement. It is interesting to note that the relative importance of these reasons varies with the uses to which a girdle is to be put (formal occasions vs. casual or everyday usage), and the figure requirements of the wearer.
Support, which includes comfort, is an area of particularly important concern when women have some abnormal physical condition and when the girdle is to be worn while doing routine household chores (cleaning, shopping, etc.).
An improvement in appearance is particularly important when a woman is going to be in a social situation or when she is generally unhappy about her appearance.
Each of these areas of concern (support and appearance) present a variety of problems to consumers both in girdle usage and in girdle purchase. and each is described in greater detail below:
Support
A sizeable number of the women interviewed indicated that they wear a girdle primarily for support. Included among these women were a number who reported having some specific problem with their backs (most of these 'conditions" dated back to their first pregnancy or to post-pregnancy days). These women literally cannot go without a girdle for any length of time without feeling pain. Often, their doctors had recommended that they wear a girdle and, in this way, started their girdle-wearing days. Illustrations of these feelings follow:
"I wear one all the time, and I notice that if I don't put one on, my back starts aching very quickly."
"Women who have had children feel the tiredness first in their backs when they are working."
"I started with the (brand name) after my doctor recommended it when I hurt my back and I feel I just can't go without it so it goes on the first thing in the morning and comes off the last thing at night."
"I started wearing a girdle after my first child was born. It supports my stomach. You're not as fatigued at the end of the day if you've been wearing a girdle."
"I wear it for my bad back. I put it on as soon as I get out of bed... before my back went bad, I never wore one, but now it is so important to me that I can't do without it."
"I wear it for support. It's very plain but it gives the right support. I am never without it. I get sick to my stomach if I leave it off."
"Before that, I used to wear only garter belts just for my stockings. Then when I started working, I found that I would stand with my stomach braced out and bust out, so I thought it needed something for support." Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Although women cite a wide variety of reasons for wearing girdles, the reasons may be grouped into two major categories: support and appearance improvement. It is interesting to note that the relative importance of these reasons varies with the uses to which a girdle is to be put (formal occasions vs. casual or everyday usage), and the figure requirements of the wearer.
Support, which includes comfort, is an area of particularly important concern when women have some abnormal physical condition and when the girdle is to be worn while doing routine household chores (cleaning, shopping, etc.).
An improvement in appearance is particularly important when a woman is going to be in a social situation or when she is generally unhappy about her appearance.
Each of these areas of concern (support and appearance) present a variety of problems to consumers both in girdle usage and in girdle purchase. and each is described in greater detail below:
Support
A sizeable number of the women interviewed indicated that they wear a girdle primarily for support. Included among these women were a number who reported having some specific problem with their backs (most of these 'conditions" dated back to their first pregnancy or to post-pregnancy days). These women literally cannot go without a girdle for any length of time without feeling pain. Often, their doctors had recommended that they wear a girdle and, in this way, started their girdle-wearing days. Illustrations of these feelings follow:
"I wear one all the time, and I notice that if I don't put one on, my back starts aching very quickly."
"Women who have had children feel the tiredness first in their backs when they are working."
"I started with the (brand name) after my doctor recommended it when I hurt my back and I feel I just can't go without it so it goes on the first thing in the morning and comes off the last thing at night."
"I started wearing a girdle after my first child was born. It supports my stomach. You're not as fatigued at the end of the day if you've been wearing a girdle."
"I wear it for my bad back. I put it on as soon as I get out of bed... before my back went bad, I never wore one, but now it is so important to me that I can't do without it."
"I wear it for support. It's very plain but it gives the right support. I am never without it. I get sick to my stomach if I leave it off."
"Before that, I used to wear only garter belts just for my stockings. Then when I started working, I found that I would stand with my stomach braced out and bust out, so I thought it needed something for support." Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Minimizer Bras
A good minimizer bra reduces your cup size, downplaying your curves so your clothing fits better, slims your silhouette, and makes you feel more comfortable in your clothes. A minimizer bra should have ample support and fit exactly to your measurements and follow the shape of your breasts. Technically, a minimizer bra reduces your breast size in one of two ways: by mashing down your bust line, or by lifting and redistributing breast tissue to give the appearance of a trimmer figure. The second way is much more flattering and comfortable, and you'll find this appropriate technique in all of Bigger Bras' minimizer bras.
Minimizer bras don't have to be boring just because they're technical. You'll find sexier styles that are just as functional as their simpler counterparts. The Chantelle Seamless Minimizer Bra 2361 is a perfect example of this. Minimizer bras also come in lacy and embroidered styles, like the Aviana Plus Size Underwire Minimizer Bra 2457, found in the Aviana Plus Size Bras collection. Of course, there is still something to be said for simpler styles, and the various designs throughout our collections should meet the needs of most women.
So what size are minimizer bras appropriate for? The answer is it really relies on what bra size the woman wanting a reduced bust line wears. For your convenience, Bigger Bras carries minimizer bras in band sizes 32 to 48 and cup sizes ranging from C, D, DD, DDD, E, F, G and H.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Minimizer bras don't have to be boring just because they're technical. You'll find sexier styles that are just as functional as their simpler counterparts. The Chantelle Seamless Minimizer Bra 2361 is a perfect example of this. Minimizer bras also come in lacy and embroidered styles, like the Aviana Plus Size Underwire Minimizer Bra 2457, found in the Aviana Plus Size Bras collection. Of course, there is still something to be said for simpler styles, and the various designs throughout our collections should meet the needs of most women.
So what size are minimizer bras appropriate for? The answer is it really relies on what bra size the woman wanting a reduced bust line wears. For your convenience, Bigger Bras carries minimizer bras in band sizes 32 to 48 and cup sizes ranging from C, D, DD, DDD, E, F, G and H.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Your Bra can be Your Friend
Bras get a bad rap. Usually people assume that if a bra is pretty, it can't be supportive, and if it's supportive, it can't be comfortable. Is it any wonder you love shopping for and looking at pretty bras, but tend to buy bras that might not give as much support as is needed? Or, even worse, you buy an uncomfortable bra because you think that's what you have to have for support. There are so many types of bra out there for you to choose from that one will definitely fit you the way you've always dreamed. Bras aren't something made for another woman to be comfortable in.
Underwire - If you are wearing an uncomfortable underwire bra, you need to double check a few things. First, have you been professionally measured? If you're wearing the wrong size bra, an underwire is going to cut into your body or rub wrong against your ribcage. Underwire still may not be the right choice for you, but don't count it out when it might have just been the wrong size.
Sectioned Cup - Avoid the underwire and go with a supportive sectioned cup bra. These are made with up to three sections to support you without a hint of jiggle. If you've been wearing a sectioned cup bra and it is uncomfortable, make sure you're in the right size. Then check how many sections your bra has for support. If you're wearing a bra with a two section cup, try one with a three section cup. It can make a difference not only in how your clothing looks, but also in how the bra feels on your body.
Whatever bra types you try on, make sure you have the right size and that the fabric is comfortable for you. When you know what type of bra to wear for your body, you will look great, feel comfortable, and your confidence will soar knowing you have found a great bra that fits you just rightAre you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Underwire - If you are wearing an uncomfortable underwire bra, you need to double check a few things. First, have you been professionally measured? If you're wearing the wrong size bra, an underwire is going to cut into your body or rub wrong against your ribcage. Underwire still may not be the right choice for you, but don't count it out when it might have just been the wrong size.
Sectioned Cup - Avoid the underwire and go with a supportive sectioned cup bra. These are made with up to three sections to support you without a hint of jiggle. If you've been wearing a sectioned cup bra and it is uncomfortable, make sure you're in the right size. Then check how many sections your bra has for support. If you're wearing a bra with a two section cup, try one with a three section cup. It can make a difference not only in how your clothing looks, but also in how the bra feels on your body.
Whatever bra types you try on, make sure you have the right size and that the fabric is comfortable for you. When you know what type of bra to wear for your body, you will look great, feel comfortable, and your confidence will soar knowing you have found a great bra that fits you just rightAre you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Shapewear for Confidence
We all have those days when we feel like we do not look good in any outfit. There are those times when we notice we have put on a few extra pounds (whether for real or in our imaginations). It is hard to be confident when you feel as if you are not looking your best. You are self conscious if you think that your waistline is expanding or your tummy has too many bulges. Fortunately, there is a solution that can boost your confidence. Wear body shaping products for the areas of your body that you do not think are looking their best.
Select shapewear items that will target any areas of concern for you. You might want to flatten your tummy, lift your posterior or slim down your hips and thighs. Body briefers allow you to target more than one area of your body for added confidence.
Sometimes it is not a matter of you having a poor shape but rather a problem with your clothes. They might not fit well or might be made of materials that are not flattering to wear. In some cases shapwear products can even help to solve these problems. You can wear body smoothing shapewear to smooth away unwanted bumps and bulges. Wear shapewear products that will lift your posterior and bosoms while smoothing down other areas. Feel confident knowing that even if you are wearing shapeless clothes, you do not appear to be without curves.
Boost your confidence by wearing shapewear products that will detract from any areas of your body that are not ideal and will at the same time accentuate the areas of your body that are the most attractive. Find confidence through body shaping items that will downplay any excess weight, fat or bulges and will help you to show off your most toned and shapely areas of your figure.
You do not need to feel bad if you need the power of shapewear products. Most women wear these products from time to time. In fact, celebrities wear shaepwear products all the time. Many of your favorite stars would not look as great as they do without shapewear. Feel confident that you are looking great even knowing that you have the help of some shapewear apparel.
As your confidence improves, you might be in a better state of mind to start working to permanently improve the areas of your body in which you are not pleased. You will feel good with the help of your shapewear undergarments. Your mood will be a good one and it will be easier for you to find the strength and courage to make the necessary changes to your lifestyle to achieve a slim and toned body.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Select shapewear items that will target any areas of concern for you. You might want to flatten your tummy, lift your posterior or slim down your hips and thighs. Body briefers allow you to target more than one area of your body for added confidence.
Sometimes it is not a matter of you having a poor shape but rather a problem with your clothes. They might not fit well or might be made of materials that are not flattering to wear. In some cases shapwear products can even help to solve these problems. You can wear body smoothing shapewear to smooth away unwanted bumps and bulges. Wear shapewear products that will lift your posterior and bosoms while smoothing down other areas. Feel confident knowing that even if you are wearing shapeless clothes, you do not appear to be without curves.
Boost your confidence by wearing shapewear products that will detract from any areas of your body that are not ideal and will at the same time accentuate the areas of your body that are the most attractive. Find confidence through body shaping items that will downplay any excess weight, fat or bulges and will help you to show off your most toned and shapely areas of your figure.
You do not need to feel bad if you need the power of shapewear products. Most women wear these products from time to time. In fact, celebrities wear shaepwear products all the time. Many of your favorite stars would not look as great as they do without shapewear. Feel confident that you are looking great even knowing that you have the help of some shapewear apparel.
As your confidence improves, you might be in a better state of mind to start working to permanently improve the areas of your body in which you are not pleased. You will feel good with the help of your shapewear undergarments. Your mood will be a good one and it will be easier for you to find the strength and courage to make the necessary changes to your lifestyle to achieve a slim and toned body.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Shapewear History
A short history of shapewear from the forties to the sixties, and the rebirth of this lingerie as retro shapewear. Find out why ladies’ girdles and corsetry was so essential in the fifties, and what has become of this underwear today.
Retro styling - these days the term is being applied to everything from clothing to furnishing the home. The name retro comes from the Latin meaning ‘backwards’. This article is concerned with retro lingerie, or to be more specific retro shapewear.
Although most of the comments that follow describe the sleek chic girdles from the fifties and sixties, they can equally apply to today’s girdles that are based on the original designs.
The war years were years of austerity and women on both sides of the channel dressed for comfort, to help the war effort. Women, eager to attract partners at the end of the war, so fashions reflected this desire. This culminated in Christian Dior fashion, which required a sleek, chic silhouette that only a corselet, corset or girdle could provide. Suddenly all women wore girdles, and not just women either - all the shapewear manufacturers targeted not just women but teens as well. A variety of girdles for the young adult were produced. Probably the teen girdle that gained the maximum coverage, in more than one sense, was the panty girdle - a tight-fitting cross between a girdle that held the tummy in and one that protected the wearer from advances, whether unwelcome of otherwise!
The girdle had several functions - to give that sleek chic silhouette to the wearer and to hold up the nylon stockings. Girdles generally had a minimum of two pairs of garter clips. There are two at the front and two garter clips, usually slightly offset from the rear. The garters are offset so that when the girdle wearer sits down they do not have to sit directly on the clips! The open bottom girdles usually have the garter clips on elastic straps, which is useful in keeping the nylon stockings taught as the wearer moves about, sitting and standing. The nylon stockings from the fifties did not have spandex or lycra and were non-stretch; without the elastic of the garter strap the stocking would ‘bag’ as the wearer stood up.
The panty girdle, and particularly the long-leg panty girdle often has the garter tab attached directly to the girdle itself. The leg part of the long-leg panty girdle usually completely covers the welt of the stocking, losing the gap of bare thigh above the stocking top. Many men find the garter strap and the flash of bare thigh very exciting and the long leg panty girdle, although practical, has often been described (along with pantyhose) as a “passion killer”.
Girdle materials
Modern and retro girdles usually feature spandex or Lycra for elasticity, but the original girdles dating from around the 1930s usually used rubber to give stretch. The introduction of rubber was a major step in corsetry - the ultra-rigid corset had suddenly become more flexible. In parallel with its introduction the terms associated with such items of clothing also metamorphosed: from the original corset, the term roll-on came into vogue, particularly in the USA, then came the step-in and the corselette, often known as the ‘all in one’.
Indeed for a while Playtex marketed a girdle molded from pure latex - these have become quite the collectors item these days, partly because of rarity value. Pure latex deteriorates over time and the garment then perishes, so few remain in good condition. It is interesting to know whether the common latex allergy affected wearers, but whatever the reason, these girdles are no longer manufactured by Playtex.
Retro shapewear share the same objective as vintage shapewear did, namely to sculpt the shape of the body. Elasticity can help to hold and control figures but for more rigid control a variety of ‘bones’ have been used over the years. The original whalebone corset did actually use whale baleen - which are the cartilage-like “teeth” which whales use to filter plankton. Each baleen is enormous, around ten inches wide and ten to twelve feet long. It proved an ideal material for corset makers because it consisted of parallel fibres that could be relatively easily split into thin strips; these strips could be shaped by heating them over steam and when they cooled they held their shape. As whales decreased supply became critical. Fortunately other alternatives proved suitable - artificial plastics such as celluloid, and at one point even coiled metal springs!
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Retro styling - these days the term is being applied to everything from clothing to furnishing the home. The name retro comes from the Latin meaning ‘backwards’. This article is concerned with retro lingerie, or to be more specific retro shapewear.
Although most of the comments that follow describe the sleek chic girdles from the fifties and sixties, they can equally apply to today’s girdles that are based on the original designs.
The war years were years of austerity and women on both sides of the channel dressed for comfort, to help the war effort. Women, eager to attract partners at the end of the war, so fashions reflected this desire. This culminated in Christian Dior fashion, which required a sleek, chic silhouette that only a corselet, corset or girdle could provide. Suddenly all women wore girdles, and not just women either - all the shapewear manufacturers targeted not just women but teens as well. A variety of girdles for the young adult were produced. Probably the teen girdle that gained the maximum coverage, in more than one sense, was the panty girdle - a tight-fitting cross between a girdle that held the tummy in and one that protected the wearer from advances, whether unwelcome of otherwise!
The girdle had several functions - to give that sleek chic silhouette to the wearer and to hold up the nylon stockings. Girdles generally had a minimum of two pairs of garter clips. There are two at the front and two garter clips, usually slightly offset from the rear. The garters are offset so that when the girdle wearer sits down they do not have to sit directly on the clips! The open bottom girdles usually have the garter clips on elastic straps, which is useful in keeping the nylon stockings taught as the wearer moves about, sitting and standing. The nylon stockings from the fifties did not have spandex or lycra and were non-stretch; without the elastic of the garter strap the stocking would ‘bag’ as the wearer stood up.
The panty girdle, and particularly the long-leg panty girdle often has the garter tab attached directly to the girdle itself. The leg part of the long-leg panty girdle usually completely covers the welt of the stocking, losing the gap of bare thigh above the stocking top. Many men find the garter strap and the flash of bare thigh very exciting and the long leg panty girdle, although practical, has often been described (along with pantyhose) as a “passion killer”.
Girdle materials
Modern and retro girdles usually feature spandex or Lycra for elasticity, but the original girdles dating from around the 1930s usually used rubber to give stretch. The introduction of rubber was a major step in corsetry - the ultra-rigid corset had suddenly become more flexible. In parallel with its introduction the terms associated with such items of clothing also metamorphosed: from the original corset, the term roll-on came into vogue, particularly in the USA, then came the step-in and the corselette, often known as the ‘all in one’.
Indeed for a while Playtex marketed a girdle molded from pure latex - these have become quite the collectors item these days, partly because of rarity value. Pure latex deteriorates over time and the garment then perishes, so few remain in good condition. It is interesting to know whether the common latex allergy affected wearers, but whatever the reason, these girdles are no longer manufactured by Playtex.
Retro shapewear share the same objective as vintage shapewear did, namely to sculpt the shape of the body. Elasticity can help to hold and control figures but for more rigid control a variety of ‘bones’ have been used over the years. The original whalebone corset did actually use whale baleen - which are the cartilage-like “teeth” which whales use to filter plankton. Each baleen is enormous, around ten inches wide and ten to twelve feet long. It proved an ideal material for corset makers because it consisted of parallel fibres that could be relatively easily split into thin strips; these strips could be shaped by heating them over steam and when they cooled they held their shape. As whales decreased supply became critical. Fortunately other alternatives proved suitable - artificial plastics such as celluloid, and at one point even coiled metal springs!
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Monday, March 23, 2009
The Cheap, Painless, Instant Way to Look Smaller
Our 'smaller' sisters have tissues, padding, and push-up bras.
We have the Minimizer Bra. That's our secret weapon!
It's an important part of every big busted woman's wardrobe.
Different syles of bras serve different purposes and the purpose of a minimizing bra is exactly what the name implies. It minimizes. Some can minimize up to 2 inches.
How does a Minimizer Bra Work?A minimizing bra takes the breast tissue and smashes, compresses, and rearranges it to make it look smaller. Kind of like taking a water balloon and flattening it between your palms. A bra minimizer works the same way. It won't actually shrink your bust, the bra simply 'flattens' the breast so it appears less perky. There are other things you can try for a natural breast reduction.
A good minimizing bra will...'turn your mountains into mole-hills' (at least until you take it off)When should you wear a Minimizing bra?It's always a good idea to have at least one minimizing bra in your drawer to pull out if you need it. Some women wear a minimizing bra everyday and love it. Others feel they are too restrictive and save them for 'special occasions'.
Here are some examples of when a minimizing bra will be helpful.
Underneath a button-up shirt that's having 'gaping' issues. If you're wearing the right shirt this shouldn't be a problem. possibly beneath a jacket or blazer that's having a tough time staying in its proper place. (Sometimes large breasted women can struggle with jackets, blazers, and vests falling open to the sides of the breasts instead of laying over the top. It's important to look for the right kind of jackets) Any other time your tops just aren't fitting right, it won't hurt to try a minimizing bra to see if it helps.
Note: A minimizer will fit differently than a regular bra. With a regular bra, the cup will sit flat around the whole breast (at least it will if it's the right size.) Click here to find out how to discover your perfect bra size.
Because the nature of minimizing bra is to compress and flatten the breast you may find that the cups do not touch skin in the middle of your chest.
are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
We have the Minimizer Bra. That's our secret weapon!
It's an important part of every big busted woman's wardrobe.
Different syles of bras serve different purposes and the purpose of a minimizing bra is exactly what the name implies. It minimizes. Some can minimize up to 2 inches.
How does a Minimizer Bra Work?A minimizing bra takes the breast tissue and smashes, compresses, and rearranges it to make it look smaller. Kind of like taking a water balloon and flattening it between your palms. A bra minimizer works the same way. It won't actually shrink your bust, the bra simply 'flattens' the breast so it appears less perky. There are other things you can try for a natural breast reduction.
A good minimizing bra will...'turn your mountains into mole-hills' (at least until you take it off)When should you wear a Minimizing bra?It's always a good idea to have at least one minimizing bra in your drawer to pull out if you need it. Some women wear a minimizing bra everyday and love it. Others feel they are too restrictive and save them for 'special occasions'.
Here are some examples of when a minimizing bra will be helpful.
Underneath a button-up shirt that's having 'gaping' issues. If you're wearing the right shirt this shouldn't be a problem. possibly beneath a jacket or blazer that's having a tough time staying in its proper place. (Sometimes large breasted women can struggle with jackets, blazers, and vests falling open to the sides of the breasts instead of laying over the top. It's important to look for the right kind of jackets) Any other time your tops just aren't fitting right, it won't hurt to try a minimizing bra to see if it helps.
Note: A minimizer will fit differently than a regular bra. With a regular bra, the cup will sit flat around the whole breast (at least it will if it's the right size.) Click here to find out how to discover your perfect bra size.
Because the nature of minimizing bra is to compress and flatten the breast you may find that the cups do not touch skin in the middle of your chest.
are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Longline Bras
A longline bra is a style of bra that covers down the stomach to about one to three inches above your belly button. The longline bra is a style that most women either forgot or have never taken the time to learn about, but the features of a longline bra are vast and these bras can easily become a staple in your lingerie wardrobe.
Because of the extended fit of a longline bra, it's able to distribute the support of your breasts over a greater amount of your body, which significantly reduces the stress on your shoulders and back. For women who stand or sit for long periods of time on a daily basis, you'll find that the extra support is a huge factor in relief and comfort.
The design of a long line bra also reduces and flatters your stomach, giving you a smoother, leaner look that makes you look thinner in clothes. Many women love long-line bras alone for the midriff-slimming effect. It's also a great solution for what bra to wear when you need a smooth silhouette under a blouse or dress.
Longline bras come in a variety of styles. The Goddess Longline Bra 1304 has become popular for its simple style in white, beige and black, and boasts features like control panels for additional shaping and soft cup features. You can also find specialty long line bras, like plus size long line bras, front closure long line bras, and underwire long line bras. Browse these longline bra styles and more in our online bra shopping catalog.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Because of the extended fit of a longline bra, it's able to distribute the support of your breasts over a greater amount of your body, which significantly reduces the stress on your shoulders and back. For women who stand or sit for long periods of time on a daily basis, you'll find that the extra support is a huge factor in relief and comfort.
The design of a long line bra also reduces and flatters your stomach, giving you a smoother, leaner look that makes you look thinner in clothes. Many women love long-line bras alone for the midriff-slimming effect. It's also a great solution for what bra to wear when you need a smooth silhouette under a blouse or dress.
Longline bras come in a variety of styles. The Goddess Longline Bra 1304 has become popular for its simple style in white, beige and black, and boasts features like control panels for additional shaping and soft cup features. You can also find specialty long line bras, like plus size long line bras, front closure long line bras, and underwire long line bras. Browse these longline bra styles and more in our online bra shopping catalog.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Healthy Bra Wearing
Why Society Should Let Up on the Bra Standard Today’s society views the bra, or brassiere, as a symbol of American society standard. Go braless here, and you just may catch a few dirty looks, lingering stares or unwanted attention aimed at your breasts.
Unfortunately, this stigma is prevalent, and the bra wearing standard keeps going strong. Bra wearing isn’t so bad when you wear a comfortable, loose fitting bra that allows your breasts to move somewhat freely, rather than closely restraining them against the body at all times.
Too many women insecure with their breast size or fullness opt for the stiff underwire bras (I was one of them, until I enlarged my breasts naturally through means described on this site) with tons of padding which restrict the movement of your breasts for a period of ten to 16 hours, depending on how long you wear your bra during the day.
Although you may feel the added fullness and cleavage looks more appealing and attractive, you are actually doing your breasts a disservice. There is much speculation and conjecture that bra wearing, especially tight bras that really restrict blood flow and circulation may contribute to breast cancer causes due to abnormal cell growth from inadequate lymphatic drainage and circulation, which actually rids the breast area of toxins that can build up.
So, what type of bras should you opt for? Preferably lightweight, cotton bras which are built to stretch and move with your body. When wearing a bra, you can minimize it’s circulation-hindering effects by lightly to moderately massaging them throughout the day to circulate blood flow and promote healthy “cleansing” and blood circulation.
Go braless whenever you can! When you’re at home, at night when sleeping, or whenever you feel personally comfortable enough – go braless! It really is liberating and it’s a step in the right direction toward breast health. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Unfortunately, this stigma is prevalent, and the bra wearing standard keeps going strong. Bra wearing isn’t so bad when you wear a comfortable, loose fitting bra that allows your breasts to move somewhat freely, rather than closely restraining them against the body at all times.
Too many women insecure with their breast size or fullness opt for the stiff underwire bras (I was one of them, until I enlarged my breasts naturally through means described on this site) with tons of padding which restrict the movement of your breasts for a period of ten to 16 hours, depending on how long you wear your bra during the day.
Although you may feel the added fullness and cleavage looks more appealing and attractive, you are actually doing your breasts a disservice. There is much speculation and conjecture that bra wearing, especially tight bras that really restrict blood flow and circulation may contribute to breast cancer causes due to abnormal cell growth from inadequate lymphatic drainage and circulation, which actually rids the breast area of toxins that can build up.
So, what type of bras should you opt for? Preferably lightweight, cotton bras which are built to stretch and move with your body. When wearing a bra, you can minimize it’s circulation-hindering effects by lightly to moderately massaging them throughout the day to circulate blood flow and promote healthy “cleansing” and blood circulation.
Go braless whenever you can! When you’re at home, at night when sleeping, or whenever you feel personally comfortable enough – go braless! It really is liberating and it’s a step in the right direction toward breast health. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Determining Bra Size
For Large Bras When determining bra size? No matter what messages you hear from the media, the truth is that curves are definitely always in fashion. The only problem is finding the right under garments to accentuate those gifts so they look truly amazing.
Unfortunately, most women don't have a clue when it comes to telling whether they are wearing the right size bra or not. Knowing this is even more important for bigger busts because without good support you can cause your body physical discomfort and those curves can end up looking less flattering.
Below you will find some simple steps you can follow to determine the bra size for your body. Then keep reading to find out more about how we can help you put this valuable information to good use.
Is Your Bra The Right Size?
Most women may answer this in the affirmative but they'd actually be wrong. Studies have shown that as much as 90% of the female population is wearing the wrong bra size. While there are a lot of reasons for this, the consequences can be hard to live with.
For example, a bra that is too tight can actually cause those straps to dig into your skin causing discomfort and leaving unsightly marks. Plus, you'll have unflattering breast bulges where your curves are overrunning the cups (and are basically suggesting larger bras may be more suitable). That's not a great picture but it can easily be improved.
On the other hand, if your bra is too loose you could lack the support needed to keep your breasts from putting too much strain on your neck, back, and shoulders. That means you could end up suffering from chronic pain as a result. Also, a bra that is too loose can cause sagging and can make you look five to ten pounds heavier. Thankfully, these issues are also easy enough to rectify.
Checking Your Bra In A Few Easy Steps
For determining bra size, there's no reason to grab the measuring tape or check the bra's label. Here are a few tell tale signs that you might need to start bra searching again very soon.
Is the strap across your back perfectly horizontal? If not, your bra is probably not the right size. It should sit flat against your back and should be parallel to your waistline.
Are the shoulder straps too snug? You can tell easily enough. Take two fingers and try to slide them between your strap and your skin. For a correct fit, your fingers should fit but the strap should press against them firmly. If your fingers don't fit or if the strap doesn't put up a struggle, you need a new bra size.
Where are the wires? Underwire bras are a common choice for women who need a lot of support. Make sure the wires are lying flat against your body. If they are pushing on your breasts or are pushing your breasts apart, this could be uncomfortable and not very attractive.
What about those cups? If your bra is too loose, the fabric of the cup may appear wrinkled (and may even be loose itself). You could pull up on the fabric easily without even grabbing breast tissue. If the bra is too tight, you're going to have your breasts pouring out over the top and out the sides which is not a flattering look especially when it shows through your clothes.
Done Determining Bra Size Yet?
If you've done the above steps, you've probably realized that you're in need of some new bras. And that's why you're lucky to have arrived here because determining large bra sizes is our business and our specialty.
Moreover, you might need help with more than determining bra size. If your bra doesn't fit, you might be in need of some better-fitting lingerie and other undergarments, too. And we're here to help.
Here are some ways you can benefit from our website:
Strategies to help you pick the right bra for your body,
Information on different types of lingerie,
Help tips for getting the perfect bra fit for your body,
Tips on choosing comfortable and beautiful nightwear,
Other advice to help you look and feel great!
And all of these benefits can begin the moment you start trying to determine bra size for yourself. It's the first step to a gorgeous future.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Unfortunately, most women don't have a clue when it comes to telling whether they are wearing the right size bra or not. Knowing this is even more important for bigger busts because without good support you can cause your body physical discomfort and those curves can end up looking less flattering.
Below you will find some simple steps you can follow to determine the bra size for your body. Then keep reading to find out more about how we can help you put this valuable information to good use.
Is Your Bra The Right Size?
Most women may answer this in the affirmative but they'd actually be wrong. Studies have shown that as much as 90% of the female population is wearing the wrong bra size. While there are a lot of reasons for this, the consequences can be hard to live with.
For example, a bra that is too tight can actually cause those straps to dig into your skin causing discomfort and leaving unsightly marks. Plus, you'll have unflattering breast bulges where your curves are overrunning the cups (and are basically suggesting larger bras may be more suitable). That's not a great picture but it can easily be improved.
On the other hand, if your bra is too loose you could lack the support needed to keep your breasts from putting too much strain on your neck, back, and shoulders. That means you could end up suffering from chronic pain as a result. Also, a bra that is too loose can cause sagging and can make you look five to ten pounds heavier. Thankfully, these issues are also easy enough to rectify.
Checking Your Bra In A Few Easy Steps
For determining bra size, there's no reason to grab the measuring tape or check the bra's label. Here are a few tell tale signs that you might need to start bra searching again very soon.
Is the strap across your back perfectly horizontal? If not, your bra is probably not the right size. It should sit flat against your back and should be parallel to your waistline.
Are the shoulder straps too snug? You can tell easily enough. Take two fingers and try to slide them between your strap and your skin. For a correct fit, your fingers should fit but the strap should press against them firmly. If your fingers don't fit or if the strap doesn't put up a struggle, you need a new bra size.
Where are the wires? Underwire bras are a common choice for women who need a lot of support. Make sure the wires are lying flat against your body. If they are pushing on your breasts or are pushing your breasts apart, this could be uncomfortable and not very attractive.
What about those cups? If your bra is too loose, the fabric of the cup may appear wrinkled (and may even be loose itself). You could pull up on the fabric easily without even grabbing breast tissue. If the bra is too tight, you're going to have your breasts pouring out over the top and out the sides which is not a flattering look especially when it shows through your clothes.
Done Determining Bra Size Yet?
If you've done the above steps, you've probably realized that you're in need of some new bras. And that's why you're lucky to have arrived here because determining large bra sizes is our business and our specialty.
Moreover, you might need help with more than determining bra size. If your bra doesn't fit, you might be in need of some better-fitting lingerie and other undergarments, too. And we're here to help.
Here are some ways you can benefit from our website:
Strategies to help you pick the right bra for your body,
Information on different types of lingerie,
Help tips for getting the perfect bra fit for your body,
Tips on choosing comfortable and beautiful nightwear,
Other advice to help you look and feel great!
And all of these benefits can begin the moment you start trying to determine bra size for yourself. It's the first step to a gorgeous future.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Don't Go Out in a Cheap Bra!
Words of advice from a mom who knowsBy Michelle Hottya
It was a normal day just like any other in the three weeks since my daughter Madelyn was born. Which is to say that every day was a blur of breastfeeding, changing diapers, pacing and rocking, madly rushing through meals, showers and naps before the baby woke up again. Feeling lucky to have such a good baby I peered through the fog of my new life and wondered if I could accomplish something normal today.
I decided to go to the grocery store.
I spent the whole day preparing. During Madelyn's morning nap, I made the shopping list. After her noon feeding, she watched me from the swing as I weeded out six months of expired coupons from my coupon organizer, leaving it nearly empty. After ten minutes of clipping a few new coupons and throwing out the old, Madelyn decided that I had done enough. It was time for her to eat again.
By three o'clock, we were ready to go. I was exhausted. Nevertheless, I forced myself to continue with the plan and got us in the car and to the store.
Madelyn fell asleep in the car, and napped in her car seat atop the shopping cart through the first few aisles. I tried not to spend too much time comparing prices and searching the coupon items, as I tend to in my never-ending struggle to save as many pennies as possible. Everything was fine until we hit the freezer section in the middle of the store.
Upon entering the refrigerated aisles, the cold air awoke Madelyn. I fished a blanket from the diaper bag while piling half a dozen cans of orange juice concentrate into the cart. I found a rattle to keep her occupied, helped her to clasp her little hand around the rattle and hoped this feeble entertainment would keep her occupied through the rest of the store. It was not meant to be.
Madelyn decided to launch into full wail. In flailing her arms, she flung the rattle, nearly hitting an elderly gentleman examining packages of fish sticks. I dashed to pick up the rattle. As I leaned over, I felt my left breast, which was at a reduced state having been fully drained at the last nursing, slip out of the cheap bra I was wearing. Just as the breast came out the top, the disposable breast pad slid out of the bra, down my shirt and hit the floor. As my nipple emerged into the chilly air, protected only by my loose, maternity t-shirt, the sensation triggered a letdown and I felt my milk start to spray.
I had to escape. The nice gentleman, probably not knowing what was happening to me, or maybe knowing exactly what was going on, mildly stated, "Miss, you seem to have dropped something."
I swiped up the rattle and breast pad, muttered, "Excuse me," and raced the cart to the next aisle, which I gratefully noted, was deserted. As I replaced my boob and pad in the cursed flimsy bra, I peered up at the security camera bubble on the ceiling and imagined the security guards in a darkened room giggling their heads off. I ditched my plan to see the rest of the store, headed straight for the checkout and took my baby and groceries home.
Since then, my husband does all the grocery shopping. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
It was a normal day just like any other in the three weeks since my daughter Madelyn was born. Which is to say that every day was a blur of breastfeeding, changing diapers, pacing and rocking, madly rushing through meals, showers and naps before the baby woke up again. Feeling lucky to have such a good baby I peered through the fog of my new life and wondered if I could accomplish something normal today.
I decided to go to the grocery store.
I spent the whole day preparing. During Madelyn's morning nap, I made the shopping list. After her noon feeding, she watched me from the swing as I weeded out six months of expired coupons from my coupon organizer, leaving it nearly empty. After ten minutes of clipping a few new coupons and throwing out the old, Madelyn decided that I had done enough. It was time for her to eat again.
By three o'clock, we were ready to go. I was exhausted. Nevertheless, I forced myself to continue with the plan and got us in the car and to the store.
Madelyn fell asleep in the car, and napped in her car seat atop the shopping cart through the first few aisles. I tried not to spend too much time comparing prices and searching the coupon items, as I tend to in my never-ending struggle to save as many pennies as possible. Everything was fine until we hit the freezer section in the middle of the store.
Upon entering the refrigerated aisles, the cold air awoke Madelyn. I fished a blanket from the diaper bag while piling half a dozen cans of orange juice concentrate into the cart. I found a rattle to keep her occupied, helped her to clasp her little hand around the rattle and hoped this feeble entertainment would keep her occupied through the rest of the store. It was not meant to be.
Madelyn decided to launch into full wail. In flailing her arms, she flung the rattle, nearly hitting an elderly gentleman examining packages of fish sticks. I dashed to pick up the rattle. As I leaned over, I felt my left breast, which was at a reduced state having been fully drained at the last nursing, slip out of the cheap bra I was wearing. Just as the breast came out the top, the disposable breast pad slid out of the bra, down my shirt and hit the floor. As my nipple emerged into the chilly air, protected only by my loose, maternity t-shirt, the sensation triggered a letdown and I felt my milk start to spray.
I had to escape. The nice gentleman, probably not knowing what was happening to me, or maybe knowing exactly what was going on, mildly stated, "Miss, you seem to have dropped something."
I swiped up the rattle and breast pad, muttered, "Excuse me," and raced the cart to the next aisle, which I gratefully noted, was deserted. As I replaced my boob and pad in the cursed flimsy bra, I peered up at the security camera bubble on the ceiling and imagined the security guards in a darkened room giggling their heads off. I ditched my plan to see the rest of the store, headed straight for the checkout and took my baby and groceries home.
Since then, my husband does all the grocery shopping. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Keep Your Breasts Healthy:
How to Buy a Better (More Supportive!) Bra “Eighty percent of the women who walk into my store are wearing the wrong size bra—and they don’t even realize it,” says Dan Koch, owner of Town Shop, a New York City bra-fitting emporium. Here, his expert tips on finding the perfect bra.
Be strap savvyThe thicker the shoulder strap, the more support it gives; this is crucial for full figures (D cup and up). Also, straps should be adjusted to stay put without pressure or cutting.
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Get the right cupA bra’s cups should completely contain the breasts and fit smoothly, with no bulges at the top, sides, or bottom. The ideal bra is one with molded cups; they’re the least visible underneath clothes, and they offer the most support.
Don’t ignore seams. They actually provide a lot of support.
Test for fit. Proof of a good fit? When you sit down, the position of your bra doesn’t change.
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Look for gapsThe center of the bra (the piece that connects the two cups in the front) should lie flat against the breastbone, without leaving a gap between the torso and the bra. If it protrudes in the center, the bra is too small; try a larger cup size.
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Check underwiresThey should relieve shoulder stress from bra straps by adding support below the breast. Also, they should fit to the rib cage and not cut into breast tissue.
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Watch your backThe back strap should be completely straight and rest at or below shoulder blades for maximum support. If it’s riding up, the bra is too big. If it feels tight, 75 percent of the time a larger cup size is needed, not a larger bra.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Be strap savvyThe thicker the shoulder strap, the more support it gives; this is crucial for full figures (D cup and up). Also, straps should be adjusted to stay put without pressure or cutting.
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Get the right cupA bra’s cups should completely contain the breasts and fit smoothly, with no bulges at the top, sides, or bottom. The ideal bra is one with molded cups; they’re the least visible underneath clothes, and they offer the most support.
Don’t ignore seams. They actually provide a lot of support.
Test for fit. Proof of a good fit? When you sit down, the position of your bra doesn’t change.
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Look for gapsThe center of the bra (the piece that connects the two cups in the front) should lie flat against the breastbone, without leaving a gap between the torso and the bra. If it protrudes in the center, the bra is too small; try a larger cup size.
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Check underwiresThey should relieve shoulder stress from bra straps by adding support below the breast. Also, they should fit to the rib cage and not cut into breast tissue.
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Watch your backThe back strap should be completely straight and rest at or below shoulder blades for maximum support. If it’s riding up, the bra is too big. If it feels tight, 75 percent of the time a larger cup size is needed, not a larger bra.
Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bra Tips
TIP:
Make a point of regularly getting your size checked, and invest in a couple different sizes if you find yourself fluctuating.
TIP:
See a certified bra fitter, if possible. If not, consider these rules: bra bands should be tight enough that you can only fit two finger-widths under them. Worn properly, the band should be horizontal to the ground. When you bend over, your breast should fill the cups, Howe said, but not overflow. If your straps are digging into your shoulders, your breasts are spilling out of your cups or you're just not comfortable, you probably need to change sizes.
FACT:
Women will likely change bra sizes five or six times during their lifetime, said Connie Howe, selling and fit specialist in lingerie for Macy's in Lima, Ohio. Such changes result from weight gain or loss, having a child or breastfeeding, breast reduction or augmentation and more.
FACT:
An "A" cup is always the same size, right? Wrong, Ambrister said. Cup size changes in proportion to the band size on the bra. For example, the cup size on a 34D will be significantly smaller than the cup size on a 44D (demonstrate this on your own at a store by lying two same-cup, different-band bras side by side).
TIP:
Fluctuating cups actually translate into more options for consumers, Ambrister said. Say you try on a 36B and the band doesn't fit. A 38A or a 34C will give you approximately the same cup size, but with different bandwidths. Play around until you find the perfect size. FACT:
Cup sizes also change from brand to brand, Ambrister said. Size charts also change depending on where the brand is created, such as the United Kingdom, Europe or the United States (An F cup in U.K. sizing might be a G cup in the United States, for example).
FACT:
Bras don't last forever. "If you had one bra that you wore each day, and you hand-washed it each day, it might last six months," Howe said. Any longer, and the bra will lose its elasticity and support.
TIP:
Howe said she encourages her customers to have eight bras: one for each day of the week and one extra. Rotating between the bras, she said, will give them a longer lifespan. Washing them by hand also coaxes the maximum lifespan out of your lingerie, she said. (A note on bra colors: every woman should have white, flesh-tone and black, according to Howe). FACT:
Bras with seams support you better. According to Ambrister and How, structure and support comes from the way bras are stitched together. Take away the seams, and you lose a little reinforcement. TIP:
Women who have larger breasts should consider seams when looking for the best possible support (however, Ambrister said more and more companies are manufacturing better seamless bras for bigger sizes). FACT:
Panties can be tough to fit, too, Ambrister and Howe said, but not impossible. Both said their customers are looking for two things: shapewear items to smooth out silhouettes, or undies that eradicate panty lines. TIP:
In general, panties are up to the discretion of the consumer, Howe said. If you're uncomfortable in a thong, try microfiber or a french cut (higher leg openings) to cut back on lines. Also consider low-rise waistlines if your wardrobe consists of low-rise pants. As far as shapewear goes, Ambrister said it can we worn just about all the time, even under work clothes or casual outfits.Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Make a point of regularly getting your size checked, and invest in a couple different sizes if you find yourself fluctuating.
TIP:
See a certified bra fitter, if possible. If not, consider these rules: bra bands should be tight enough that you can only fit two finger-widths under them. Worn properly, the band should be horizontal to the ground. When you bend over, your breast should fill the cups, Howe said, but not overflow. If your straps are digging into your shoulders, your breasts are spilling out of your cups or you're just not comfortable, you probably need to change sizes.
FACT:
Women will likely change bra sizes five or six times during their lifetime, said Connie Howe, selling and fit specialist in lingerie for Macy's in Lima, Ohio. Such changes result from weight gain or loss, having a child or breastfeeding, breast reduction or augmentation and more.
FACT:
An "A" cup is always the same size, right? Wrong, Ambrister said. Cup size changes in proportion to the band size on the bra. For example, the cup size on a 34D will be significantly smaller than the cup size on a 44D (demonstrate this on your own at a store by lying two same-cup, different-band bras side by side).
TIP:
Fluctuating cups actually translate into more options for consumers, Ambrister said. Say you try on a 36B and the band doesn't fit. A 38A or a 34C will give you approximately the same cup size, but with different bandwidths. Play around until you find the perfect size. FACT:
Cup sizes also change from brand to brand, Ambrister said. Size charts also change depending on where the brand is created, such as the United Kingdom, Europe or the United States (An F cup in U.K. sizing might be a G cup in the United States, for example).
FACT:
Bras don't last forever. "If you had one bra that you wore each day, and you hand-washed it each day, it might last six months," Howe said. Any longer, and the bra will lose its elasticity and support.
TIP:
Howe said she encourages her customers to have eight bras: one for each day of the week and one extra. Rotating between the bras, she said, will give them a longer lifespan. Washing them by hand also coaxes the maximum lifespan out of your lingerie, she said. (A note on bra colors: every woman should have white, flesh-tone and black, according to Howe). FACT:
Bras with seams support you better. According to Ambrister and How, structure and support comes from the way bras are stitched together. Take away the seams, and you lose a little reinforcement. TIP:
Women who have larger breasts should consider seams when looking for the best possible support (however, Ambrister said more and more companies are manufacturing better seamless bras for bigger sizes). FACT:
Panties can be tough to fit, too, Ambrister and Howe said, but not impossible. Both said their customers are looking for two things: shapewear items to smooth out silhouettes, or undies that eradicate panty lines. TIP:
In general, panties are up to the discretion of the consumer, Howe said. If you're uncomfortable in a thong, try microfiber or a french cut (higher leg openings) to cut back on lines. Also consider low-rise waistlines if your wardrobe consists of low-rise pants. As far as shapewear goes, Ambrister said it can we worn just about all the time, even under work clothes or casual outfits.Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Retro Shapewear a Fashion Revival
Although most of the comments that follow describe the sleek chic girdles from the fifties and sixties, they can equally apply to today's girdles that are based on the original designs.
The war years were years of austerity and women on both sides of the channel dressed for comfort, to help the war effort. Women, eager to attract partners at the end of the war, so fashions reflected this desire. Couture house Christian Dior came up with styling needing a sleek, chic silhouettes. Now girdles, corsets or corselets became essential. Suddenly all women wore girdles, and not just women either - all the shapewear manufacturers targeted not just women but teens as well. A variety of girdles for the young adult were produced. Probably the teen girdle that gained the maximum coverage, in more than one sense, was the panty girdle - a tight-fitting cross between a girdle that held the tummy in and one that protected the wearer from advances, whether unwelcome of otherwise!
The girdle had several functions - to give that sleek chic silhouette to the wearer and to hold up the nylon stockings. Girdles generally had a minimum of two pairs of garter clips. There are two at the front and two garter clips, usually slightly offset from the rear. The garters are offset so that when the girdle wearer sits down they do not have to sit directly on the clips! The open bottom girdles usually have the garter clips on elastic straps, which is useful in keeping the nylon stockings taught as the wearer moves about, sitting and standing. The nylon stockings from the fifties did not have spandex or lycra and were non-stretch; without the elastic of the garter strap the stocking would 'bag' as the wearer stood up.
The panty girdle, and particularly the long-leg panty girdle often has the garter tab attached directly to the girdle itself. The long-leg panty girdle legs usually completely overlap and cover the stocking-welt, losing the gap of bare thigh above the stocking top. Men usually find the flash of bare thigh and garter strap exciting; however, a long leg panty girdle, although practical, hides all this and has consequently been described (along with pantyhose) as a "passion killer".
Girdle materials Modern and retro girdles usually feature spandex or Lycra for elasticity, but the original girdles dating from around the 1930s usually used rubber to give stretch. The introduction of rubber was a major step in corsetry - the ultra-rigid corset had suddenly become more flexible. In parallel with its introduction the terms associated with such items of clothing also metamorphosed: from the original corset, the term roll-on came into vogue, particularly in the USA, then came the step-in and the corselette, often known as the 'all in one'.
Indeed for a while Playtex marketed a girdle molded from pure latex - these have become quite the collectors item these days, partly because of rarity value. Pure latex deteriorates over time and the garment then perishes, so few remain in good condition. It is interesting to know whether the common latex allergy affected wearers, but whatever the reason, these girdles are no longer manufactured by Playtex.
Retro shapewear share the same objective as vintage shapewear did, namely to sculpt the shape of the body. Elasticity can help to hold and control figures but for more rigid control a variety of 'bones' have been used over the years. The original whalebone corset did actually use whale baleen - which are the cartilage-like "teeth" which whales use to filter plankton. Each baleen is enormous, around ten inches wide and ten to twelve feet long. It proved an ideal material for corset makers because it consisted of parallel fibres that could be relatively easily split into thin strips; these strips could be shaped by heating them over steam and when they cooled they held their shape. Of course the demise of the whale population led to the supply becoming an issue. Fortunately other alternatives proved suitable - manmade plastics like celluloid, and even flattened steel springs!
Historic background to the corset The forerunner of the girdle was the corset, and that had its origins further back still in ladies stays. Indeed there is archaelogical evidence going back to 3000BC showing women with waists cinched in tightly by a garment that appears ribbed. It was around the fourteenth century that women started wearing a stiffened linen undergarment garment, laced in at the front or back, and by the fifteenth century these 'stays' were relatively common; the probable derivation of the English corset from bodice ('bodies') to the French translation of this 'corps' which transmuted back to corset. The original corsets were made by stitching together two layers of linen with a paste in the middle of the 'sandwich' to provide stiffening. By the 16th century corset makers had turned to using whalebone (actually more correctly called baleen) to offer the stiffening. This provided more rigidity than the earlier paste corsets.
By 1940, in both America and Europe, the corset had given way to the girdle, worn in conjunction with a bra.
After the fifties came the swinging sixties, when women were exhorted to burn their bras and stop wearing such restrictive underwear. But as with all fashion, girdle wearing has now gone full circle. Burlesque artists have made the 'art of tease' in which girdles, basques and corsets are on show, into popular entertainment. Wonderbra have enticed the burlesque star Dita von Teese to design, model and market a range of retro girdles and bras based on fifties designs.
The burlesque art form is now burgeoning and the esteemed Royal Festival Hall held the worlds largest burlesque lesson in January 2009, evidencing how mainstream this art has become. Original fifties girdles, corsets and basques are found in specialist online lingerie boutiques or vintage stores, but to satisfy the demand all sorts of outlets have now sprung up to satisfy the demands of burlesque. These shops and online stores invariably turn to the forties and fifties for styling inspiration for their retro shapewear - and the biggest item that seems to be in demand is the corset. Fashion really has returned to its roots. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
The war years were years of austerity and women on both sides of the channel dressed for comfort, to help the war effort. Women, eager to attract partners at the end of the war, so fashions reflected this desire. Couture house Christian Dior came up with styling needing a sleek, chic silhouettes. Now girdles, corsets or corselets became essential. Suddenly all women wore girdles, and not just women either - all the shapewear manufacturers targeted not just women but teens as well. A variety of girdles for the young adult were produced. Probably the teen girdle that gained the maximum coverage, in more than one sense, was the panty girdle - a tight-fitting cross between a girdle that held the tummy in and one that protected the wearer from advances, whether unwelcome of otherwise!
The girdle had several functions - to give that sleek chic silhouette to the wearer and to hold up the nylon stockings. Girdles generally had a minimum of two pairs of garter clips. There are two at the front and two garter clips, usually slightly offset from the rear. The garters are offset so that when the girdle wearer sits down they do not have to sit directly on the clips! The open bottom girdles usually have the garter clips on elastic straps, which is useful in keeping the nylon stockings taught as the wearer moves about, sitting and standing. The nylon stockings from the fifties did not have spandex or lycra and were non-stretch; without the elastic of the garter strap the stocking would 'bag' as the wearer stood up.
The panty girdle, and particularly the long-leg panty girdle often has the garter tab attached directly to the girdle itself. The long-leg panty girdle legs usually completely overlap and cover the stocking-welt, losing the gap of bare thigh above the stocking top. Men usually find the flash of bare thigh and garter strap exciting; however, a long leg panty girdle, although practical, hides all this and has consequently been described (along with pantyhose) as a "passion killer".
Girdle materials Modern and retro girdles usually feature spandex or Lycra for elasticity, but the original girdles dating from around the 1930s usually used rubber to give stretch. The introduction of rubber was a major step in corsetry - the ultra-rigid corset had suddenly become more flexible. In parallel with its introduction the terms associated with such items of clothing also metamorphosed: from the original corset, the term roll-on came into vogue, particularly in the USA, then came the step-in and the corselette, often known as the 'all in one'.
Indeed for a while Playtex marketed a girdle molded from pure latex - these have become quite the collectors item these days, partly because of rarity value. Pure latex deteriorates over time and the garment then perishes, so few remain in good condition. It is interesting to know whether the common latex allergy affected wearers, but whatever the reason, these girdles are no longer manufactured by Playtex.
Retro shapewear share the same objective as vintage shapewear did, namely to sculpt the shape of the body. Elasticity can help to hold and control figures but for more rigid control a variety of 'bones' have been used over the years. The original whalebone corset did actually use whale baleen - which are the cartilage-like "teeth" which whales use to filter plankton. Each baleen is enormous, around ten inches wide and ten to twelve feet long. It proved an ideal material for corset makers because it consisted of parallel fibres that could be relatively easily split into thin strips; these strips could be shaped by heating them over steam and when they cooled they held their shape. Of course the demise of the whale population led to the supply becoming an issue. Fortunately other alternatives proved suitable - manmade plastics like celluloid, and even flattened steel springs!
Historic background to the corset The forerunner of the girdle was the corset, and that had its origins further back still in ladies stays. Indeed there is archaelogical evidence going back to 3000BC showing women with waists cinched in tightly by a garment that appears ribbed. It was around the fourteenth century that women started wearing a stiffened linen undergarment garment, laced in at the front or back, and by the fifteenth century these 'stays' were relatively common; the probable derivation of the English corset from bodice ('bodies') to the French translation of this 'corps' which transmuted back to corset. The original corsets were made by stitching together two layers of linen with a paste in the middle of the 'sandwich' to provide stiffening. By the 16th century corset makers had turned to using whalebone (actually more correctly called baleen) to offer the stiffening. This provided more rigidity than the earlier paste corsets.
By 1940, in both America and Europe, the corset had given way to the girdle, worn in conjunction with a bra.
After the fifties came the swinging sixties, when women were exhorted to burn their bras and stop wearing such restrictive underwear. But as with all fashion, girdle wearing has now gone full circle. Burlesque artists have made the 'art of tease' in which girdles, basques and corsets are on show, into popular entertainment. Wonderbra have enticed the burlesque star Dita von Teese to design, model and market a range of retro girdles and bras based on fifties designs.
The burlesque art form is now burgeoning and the esteemed Royal Festival Hall held the worlds largest burlesque lesson in January 2009, evidencing how mainstream this art has become. Original fifties girdles, corsets and basques are found in specialist online lingerie boutiques or vintage stores, but to satisfy the demand all sorts of outlets have now sprung up to satisfy the demands of burlesque. These shops and online stores invariably turn to the forties and fifties for styling inspiration for their retro shapewear - and the biggest item that seems to be in demand is the corset. Fashion really has returned to its roots. Are you interested in buying Bali bras, olga bras, Wacoal bras, Playtex bras, warners bras or Champion Sports Bras or other bras panties or shapewear come to Isaac Sultan & Sons for all your online bra store and online panties store needs, If you are looking to purchase Bali panties, warners panties, olga panties or barely there panties come to the online pantys store. Bali panties, olga panties, Wacoal panties, Playtex panties, warners panties, champion sports bras, bali panties, warners panties, olga panties, barely there panties can all be located at Isaac Sultan & Sons. Bali bras and olga bras and Playtex bras are great in quality and price.
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