After a weeks worth of casually dressing up, and a cup of coffee with a side of freshly squeezed orange juice, today on the blog I decided to go in a different direction and take a look in my top drawer.
From buying three pairs of panties for every one bra, to rethinking your idea of loungewear vs sleepwear – this and a thought I had last week…got me thinking: a topic this delicate shouldn’t be overlooked. Let’s be honest, some of these fashion trends would be near impossible to pull off without the help of certain intimates. Continue to keep’em guessing about what lies underneath? And if so…are we all going to bed naked? As opposed to cotton or satin? Do we just walk around in nothing but a bra and underwear? Does comfort prevail over sexy? After all Isn’t that what this multibillion dollar industry is about? Inner beauty?
…Then again, we’ve all had a not so great experience with uncomfortable bra’s and panties once or twice before.
When we’re having to travel back and forth between cup sizes, demi vs balconette, pushup and unlined, you soon find yourself trading in a favourite old cotton bra for a pretty lingerie set! YUP I’m looking for one that’s jusssst right!
The great thing about unlined bras is that they still offer support without the extra weight and bulk of too much padding. Unlined bras are best suited to be worn under anything light and airy. As a result, they feel lightweight and comfortable, while still looking very sexy.
A demi cup bra is designed to cover only half with a straighter neckline and is very popular for lingerie and lace details. It is most likely to be your everyday bra and like a good old t-shirt bra that have subtle and smooth shape, no bumps or lines both are defined by its simplicity and practicality.
The balconette bra has a designer made and most pin up quality with a sweetheart shape neckline. This style reveals a little more than usual because the height of the cups are shorter and the straps are more wider set – meaning this style of bra can stay hidden even under the most plunging of necklines. The seamed cups give an uplifted shape and more support. It is more likely to get away with being embellished with more feminine detailing than other styles, such as pleats, ruffles and bows.
Over or under I have recently found myself loving slips! Through a series of blog posts I have discovered a few updated versions both full (moon) and half slip that just makes sense for the modern woman.
Currently in love with Chantelle and Simone Perele’s absolute must have Caresse 3D plunge bra, located right here at Legs & Lace (14799 Yonge St Aurora). Ask for Patricia!
Tape yourself silly! An item you should always have lying around…just incase! It is perfect for deep V-neck, open back or open side garments. Made with flexible cotton, styling solutions that offer coverage, lift and maximum hold for up to 12 hours, I absolutely love skims! And in fact I shop her entire collection!
Let me just start off by saying…it is not about hiding a woman imperfections but accentuating her curves. Talk about Shape wear…it can go in one of two ways. High waisted slimming shorts or underwear are perfect for just that as they work to flatten the tummy and give the booty a nice lift and can be replaced with an all over one piece (currently loving this one and this one) provided with the same amount of coverage from your bust to your knees.
No show undies vs no frills? From dresses too skirts, shorts & pants, heres to a simple pair of underwear being able to give you two in one plus one less thing to worry about. A pair of no frill seamless panties, it’s a triple threat!- ranging from the thong, to soft stretch high cut brief now available in boy shorts will help keep your outfit looking streamline and fabulous.
Being at home a little more than usual…its rather simple: a tank top and granny panties. In other terms (shown in the picture above and below) we say welcome to HANRO. Perfect for everything from playing with water to lounging around and reading a book.
PRO Tip: Tank tops and underwear are fairly cheap, so don’t be afraid to go from white to black, and a little nude.
Just add some Nike socks and you’ve got your self the most popular outfit on Instagram today.
