A Guide to Undergarments One
of the areas many women fail to think about when they think “fashion”
is their undergarments. Yet, the undergarments you choose to wear can
often make a good-looking outfit outstanding, or make that same outfit
a real horror. The important things to remember are fit and function. A
visit to your local lingerie store is important to make sure you select
properly fitting undergarments. It is also important to be realistic
and select the right garments for you. The sales clerks are trained to
assist you in selecting properly fitted garments that meet your
specific needs.
TopsThe
types of garment intended for covering the upper portion of the woman’s
body falls into two categories – those for coverage and modesty, and
those for support. Camisoles fall into the former category. Camisoles
include those lightweight garments that cover the upper torso of the
body and are designed to be worn under other garments. String-strap
t-shirts, shells, shifts, and demi-slips are all types of camisole tops.Undergarments
can be very sexy garments in their own right, but remember the
difference between underwear and lingerie. Underwear generally has a
function in the outfit, while lingerie’s function is primarily fashion.
Save the matching bra and panty sets for the appropriate setting
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Bottoms
The
lower half of the body has its own set of garments – everything from
hosiery, to panties, to shapers. Panties are by far the most varied of
these, and are available in a wide variety of styles. Basic briefs are
the classic close-legged high-rise panties that are often referred to
as “Granny Panties”. These are used mostly for comfort and are good
general purpose undergarments.Select lightweight undergarments to accompany lightweight
clothing. Wearing a heavily padded or textured lace brassiere under a
silk blouse can mean that the bra becomes visible under the blouse.
Select smooth finishes and textures in foundation garments under
lightweight or finely-textured fabrics.
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