Bra Talk

 Bras do lose their firmness over time. They stretch, they have wires that pop out, seams break and what not. When you first buy a bra, make sure that you can wear it on the loosest hook. As that loosens, you’ll be able to make you bra last longer by moving it inward. Once the third hook becomes loose, it’s time for a new one. Immediately replace your bra if the underwire pops out or the straps break.

Some sellers claim that, depending on the brand of bra, you may have to replace it anywhere between six months to two years; the best thing to do is just to keep an eye on how your bra is fitting or its usage. If you have a singular bra that you’re using every day, chances are, you’ll be replacing it within the next six months from its purchase.

If you’re finding that your underwear is leaving lines on your dress or that you could benefit from a slender look, you may want to consider trying out Bali Shapewear and their Never Ending Thigh Slimmer.

Wearing these should give you a trim appearance while feeling a high level of comfort at the same time.  Give them a try and see if they work for you.

Ideally, when you first start buying bras, you’ll have a fitting to make sure that you have an undergarment that will fit you snugly and properly.  But breasts, like the rest of your body, are apt to change with time and events such as pregnancy or unexpected weight fluctuation.  Here are some signs of when you may need another bra fitting:

• You can’t wait to take your bra off at night!
• The wires hurt - the band is too small or the bra sits too low on the ribcage
• The wires poke on the side - a larger band or cup size is needed
• The middle front rides up away from the body - cups are too small
• The shoulders hurt - more support is needed (smaller band and larger cups)
- needs a style with wider or padded straps
• Straps fall off the shoulders - they need to be tightened
- they have lost elasticity
- shoulders may be sloped, requiring a bra with
straps that are closer together at the back
• The band rides up - it’s either too big or has lost elasticity

One of the most comfortable items I can recommend is the Wonder Panties Extravagance III Girl Shorts.  After a long day of work, I just like to lounge around in my house with these on under a pair of sweatpants.  They never ride up or even offer the least bit of discomfort.  If there were ever a pair of underwear that I could wear for the rest of my life, there’s a strong chance it would be these.

This Champion sports bra is seamless with outer side rib panels for maximum support and comfort. Made of nylon and lycra spandex fabrics. Exclusive of trim and elastics for the Champion line.

Fusing comfort and class, Hanes Underwear has quite the coup with their Creations Stretch Bikini line.  It has all the comfort of cotton panties, but the look of premium underwear.  If you’re looking for something with sheen, the Creations line is also available in Satin.  If you thought that sophistication and comfort couldn’t fit in the same description, then Hanes may prove you wrong.

In the 1980s, erotic lingerie was a cornerstone example of femininity masked beneath masculine suits (see: Annie Lennox).

Women became very body conscious at the time.  They pumped iron at the gym, honed and refined their bodies and power dressed.  All in one satin Teddies similar to modern swimsuit designs, but lace trimmed with a pop fastener gusset and high cut legs, were shown worn without bras.  They often had a cup formation that doubled as a bra which when under wired made it a body suit.  This was fine for the toned woman or the surgically enhanced breasts of modern women who needed no support as the silicone did all the work.

Simple shapewear such as camisoles, hip briefs or tangas became more and more lace encrusted.  Camisoles often became outerwear and women wore them as simple tops just to fill in under a suit.

The camisole became popular partly because separates were so fashionable.  Women more and more, wore trousers, so petticoats in the traditional sense were worn less as more mass market clothes were lined as well.  Nowadays a woman is likely to buy an under slip for a specific garment that needs it, rather than always wearing one automatically when she dresses.

As the weather gets nicer, most people are finding themselves finally getting out there for a morning jog; problem is, the heat caused by both the weather change and running can cause chafing for women who wear sports bras.  Here are a few tips on how to lessen that annoying chafing:

• Staying hydrated before, during and after your run will make sure that your sweat is flowing, instead of drying quickly, which worsens chafing.

• Using a lubricant – like hand cream or body butter – will keep body parts gliding past each other; look for something that isn’t greasy and dries quickly.

• Wear attire that will not add to the chafing.  Polyester, lycra and spandex are good suggestions.  If you’re finding that it’s your sports bra that’s giving you the trouble, you may want to try another one to see if that will help. 

Most women will attest that they will not wear bras in their sleep for a number of reasons namely to have easy circulation.  Others, however, believe that wearing a bra during their slumber will keep the perkiness of breasts and prolong the effects of sagging.

The reality is that sagging will occur whether you wear a bra to bed or not.  But if you find it necessary to wear a bra to sleep, I would recommend wearing a soft cup bra so as to have maximum comfort while you lay your head down for the evening.

Though they may seem a bit out of place for your wardrobe, pant smoothers (such as these ones by Barely There) are necessary for having a streamlined effect on your person.  Using these will provide you with a great amount of comfort, while simultaneously tucking in your tummy. 

The smooth and tagless design goes unnoticed and avoids discomfort.  If you’re finding that you need some comfortable shapewear to accompany your pants, go with these ones.