Underneath it All – Finding the Right Underwear (Tops)
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Beneath it All
Ladies, when you’re shopping for that perfect outfit, don’t forget to consider the quintessential items that should go underneath; Undergarments. That includes everything from Bras and Camisoles to Control Tops and Body Shapers. These often forgotten pieces can truly make or break your look.
When selecting foundation pieces, the two important factors to remember are fit and function.
Begin by visiting your local lingerie store. Work with a trained sales specialist to select properly fitted garments that meet your specific needs. After making that first visit, shop with ease on the Internet.
Maidenform is a leading manufacturer of bras, panties, and shapewear offering high quality, comfortable and well fitting products to its customers.
Another online distributor to consider is Bigger Bras. Bigger Bras offers a large selection of bras, lingerie, medical support bras, nursing bras and more. In addition to brand name plus size bras (up to size 50K) and lingerie such as Aviana, Empress, Empriente, Goddess, Playtex, Vanity Fair and one of Oprah’s Favorite Bras, Le Mystere, Bigger Bras has an impressive selection of bras for the smaller woman beginning at size 32 AA.
To assist you with understanding the various functions of undergarments, I’ve put together a list summarizing the more common undergarments available for women today, descriptions of their specific functions and purposes, and some tips for wearing them well. Today’s list focuses on those lovely pieces worn on the upper body.
Garments intended for upper body coverage fall into two categories: those for coverage and modesty, and those for support.
Camisoles fall into the former category. Camisoles (String-strap t-shirts, shells, shifts, and demi-slips) provide coverage for the upper torso of the body. Designed in most part to be worn under other garments, it’s not uncommon to see them rocked solo.
Brassieres provide support for the girls and come in a number of styles for specific needs.
Sports bras, those snug-fitting, cupless garments that resemble a cut off athletic tee, are usually made of Lycra or other stretchy fabrics. Sports bras are designed to protect the breast by holding them closely and securely to the body during physical activities such as exercise.
Under-wire bras are designed with some form of ribbing or ‘boning’ inserted in the base of the bra’s cups. They provide definition and extra support to the breasts. If you have large or oddly-shaped breasts, this is the bra for you.
Padded bras have padding added to the cups. These are great for girls like me that belong to the itty bitty titty committee. Padded bras also benefit women who have lost weight and notice some shrinkage in the breasts.
Half-cup/Push-up bras’ purpose is to lift and support the breasts from the underside. Wear this type of bra with low-cut and scoop-necked blouses and dresses to avoid brassiere peak-a-boo. Half-cup/Push-up bras are also great for creating cleavage and giving the appearance of significantly larger breasts.
Strapless bras have no over-the-shoulder support straps and are designed to wear with strapless garments. Many strapless bras extend farther down the torso to provide added support, however newer versions are little more than skin-adhesive silicone cups that are adhered to the breasts and offer some minor shaping and support.
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