Katrina undercovers what’s hot for daytime and night time makeup wear. No hibernating THIS year! Hmm, so it’s official: fall has arrived and our summer attire departs. So we’ve got the scoop on how to mix and match layers of sweaters of all sorts and which colors we will be adorned in, but what about [...]
Posts Tagged ‘underwire’
June 16th, 2011
Anatomy of a bra!
Bras are designed to cover, constrict and improve our breast shape, preserving the firmness for as long as possible throughout the years. This has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry over the past 80 years employing millions of people around the world. Producing bras and lingerie is a very complex and labor intensive process, so [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Fashion History, Health and Lifestyle, Lingerie, Teresa's Blog 
Tags: back strap, bra definitions, bra doctor, bra facts, bra fitting, bra image, bra parts, bra strap slider, bra underband, design and manufacturing bras, diagram of a bra, front strap, hook and eye closure, illustration of bra, lingerie wiki, parts of a bra, Playtex, producing bras, underwire, warners 
2 Comments »June 6th, 2011
Minimizers
Calling all fuller-figured ladies! If you take a DD cup or more as a bra size, then a minimizer bra could be an essential fashion addition to your lingerie drawer! A good minimizer will successfully give the impression of a smaller bust by acting as a sort of ‘shapewear for the breasts”, giving you an [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Bra fitting & lingerie advice, Bra Fitting Problems, Teresa's Blog, Uncategorized Tags: back band problems, bra fitting, Bra fitting & lingerie advice, Bra Fitting Problems, falling strap syndrome, full figured, gaping button syndrome, lace, lingerie, Minimizer bras, Naturana, overspill, shapewear, support, triumph, underwire No Comments »May 27th, 2011
Bra styles, uncovered!: Bra definitions & images
With so many bra shapes available now it’s useful to have a little insight into exactly what their names mean. Here’s a little insiders’ guide for you… keep it handy when you’re shopping online for bras and need help with the often confusing terminology! The Balconette Bra – originating from the late 1930′s, it’s the [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Bra Doctor's Blog, Bra fitting & lingerie advice, Bra Fitting Problems, Lingerie, Teresa's Blog Tags: balconette bras, bra definitions, bra terminology, bra wiki, contour bras, convertible bras, DD cups, demi bras, E cups, free lingerie, full cup bras, full figure bras, lingerie contest, lingerie definitions, lingerie tips, lingerie wiki, minimiser bras, plunge bras, plus size bras, push up bras, Retro, strapless bras, support, tee-shirt bras, triangle bras, underwire 2 Comments »April 5th, 2011
Your Lingerie Makeover: Flattering Colours for Your Skin Tone
Hi Everyone! Choosing the most flattering lingerie for your skin tone can be just as challenging as finding the right fit. Luckily I’m here to help! With the following tidbits of advice, looking your best in lingerie is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Determine Your Skin Tone: A common trick in the beauty industry is [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Fashion Advice, Rachel's Blog, Uncategorized Tags: Animal Print, autumn, black hair, blonde, blue eyes, blush, blush lingerie, bra doctor, bras, brown eyes, brunette, complexion, cool, cotton, crimson, crimson fury, Emilia, eva, Eva lingerie, Fashion Advice, flattering, freckles, golden eyes, green eyes, Jungle, Jungle Impressions, Lavendar, Naturana, Naturana Exklusiv, olive, peach, pink, Skin tone, Spring, strawberry blonde, summer, undertones, underwire, warm, winter, wire-free, yellow 3 Comments »March 16th, 2011
Getting Into Character: Four Fabulous Ways to Unleash Your Inner Bombshell
“Bonjour” to One and All! I hope you are all relishing in the glorious sunshine we’ve been treated to over the last couple of days like I am. It’s true that setting your clock ahead an hour is kind of a drag on the one night when you miss that hour of sleep, but I [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Fashion Advice, Rachel's Blog Tags: 3-Section Bra, 50s, Balance, Beautiful, Black, Black and White, black lingerie, bra doctor, Control-Top, Dress-Up, Fabulous Ways, fashion, Feminine, femme fatale, Fun, Getting Into Character, Girl Next Door, High-Waisted, Innocent, Ivory, lace, Lift, lingerie, Naturana, Pin-Up, Powerful, Red, Style, Sultry, support, Sweet, The Boss, trends, underwire, valisere, Vintage, White No Comments »February 22nd, 2010
The Mystery of Underwire
So many bras these days are constructed with underwire, that women are becoming increasingly convinced that all bras should have an underwire. But then, why would most companies still offer several non-underwire options to their customers? I’m going to help solve the mystery of what an underwire actually does for you. Let me start with [...]
Posted in Blog Updates, Bra fitting & lingerie advice, Bra Fitting Problems Tags: asymmetrical breasts, back band problems, band fitting problems, bra doctor, Bra Doctor Advice, Bra fitting & lingerie advice, bra fitting help, Bra Fitting Problems, cleavage enhancing bras, comfortable bras, fashion, Fashion Advice, full support, light support, lingerie tips, medium support, non-underwire, now that's lingerie, painful bras, strap fitting problems, uncomfortable bras, underwire, uneven breasts, wire-free bras 1 Comment »January 29th, 2010
Common Bra Fitting Problems & Solutions
In my experience, more than 90% of women wear the wrong bra size. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Many women also take several different sizes, depending on the shape, cut, make and fabric of the bra. To add to the confusion, most women are not entirely symmetrical, meaning the size of each of their [...]
