Womens Underwear

Women's underwear goes way beyond bras and panties, as a negligee for sleeping would also be placed in this category. But through the years, the transformation of Women's underwear has been tremendous.From the early bodice, corsets and corsage, bloomers, camisole, shorts, pantyhose, drawers, etc, the journey has been tremendous in sheer diversity and in size. Today we hear terms like babydoll, cheeky, French maid, G-string, thong, etc, all applicable to the women's underwear meant to reveal the hidden assets through sheer negligee.The lingerie market today for women's underwear is booming, even though the product or item itself is shrinking in size. The women's underwear market comprises of bras of every conceivable type, be they bandeau, cupless, lifters, sports, nursing, underwire, or even a wonderbra. These can be comfortable while making the woman look big or small, as per choice.There are different types based on the individual need of the consumer. Some companies focus on bra and panties style and other focus on comfort. Price can also be measurement of the different types of products. There is much to choose from.Similarly, just saying panties will not suffice. The women's underwear in this section too needs to be specified as to bikini, control briefs, girdle panties, tap-pants, thongs, g-strings, etc. Women's underwear also comprises of other accessories, such as garters, pantyhose, full nylon stockings, etc.This booming market in women's underwear has grown to an astounding $30 billion market with both branded and unbranded variety. The most popular is undoubtedly 'Victoria's Secret' in the women's underwear segment, though there are many different players in all parts of the world.Other popular names in the women's underwear section are Aarie, Bravissimo, Chantelle, Fruit of the Loom, Gerbe, Hanes, Jockey, Maidenform, Passport, Triumph, Ultimo, Valiser , Wacoal Bras. These are just some of the names doing the rounds, otherwise the women's underwear market is also in the narrow by-lanes of the cities, where no man dare venture.The underwear market is partially immune to the financial market. The high-end merchandise can be more affected, due to consumer spending decreases. The more economical bras and/ panties have a longer staying power due to the need to have undergarments.

Nursing Bras:

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

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

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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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.

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.

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.
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