A discovery that changes the history of fashion and lingerie in particular has been uncovered from beneath the floorboards of an Austrian castle. The sets of lingerie show characteristics of garments that were thought to be invented relatively recently. However, these date back to the 15th century. This brings the history of women’s undergarments back several hundred years!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2174568/Austrian-dates-bras-15th-century-The-scraps-lace-castle-vault.html#ixzz21Bz06mxI
If you haven’t gone to see a bra fitter and don’t have plans to go any time soon, consider taking a moment to measure yourself!
Good Housekeeping has a brief bra fitting guide: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/best-bra-guide-0800
Sheer clothing is back in style this year. It’s a beautiful look that’s light and allows the skin to breath through the scorching summer heat and allows lingerie to show through clothing. Fashionising discusses how the sheer trend arose and gives useful tips on sheerness and layering.
Read it here: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b–see-through-clothes-sheer-fashion-953.html
The slideshow of photos from last week’s Wine & Cheese Cave Tours members only event is now on YouTube! If you were there, catch photos of yourself on the video. If not, catch a glimpse of what you missed.
When exercising, a woman’s breasts need proper support to absorb the shock of bounce. The pain of excessive bounce can hinder a workout. Zest has four steps to help women invest in a good sports bra.
http://www.zest.co.uk/gear/4-steps-to-choosing-a-sports-bra/2046.htmlMaking sure your bra fits correctly can improve your health. Wearing the wrong size and suffering from the discomfort and pain for a long period of time can cause permanent health issues. Bad bras can cause bad posture, damaging the muscles in the chest and back. If it doesn’t provide enough support, it can cause pain in the breasts or chafe skin.
Million Looks has more information. http://www.millionlooks.com/shopwindow/the-harm-of-a-poorly-fitting-bra/
The Underfashion Club is thrilled to be able to let you review this sold out event. For those who couldn’t make it or for those who want to see it again. You get to hear from successful professionals who are involved in eCommerce, Mobile Commerce, Social Media and the effects on today’s shopper and the shopping experience. Take a look!
There are unique perks and problems that come with being busty. Paige has created a fast-growing webcomic on the topic that’s a fun read for anyone called Busty Girl Comics!
http://bustygirlcomics.com/
If you’re interested in knowing more about the woman behind the wit, read The Lingerie Addict‘s interview with Paige!
http://thelingerieaddict.com/2012/04/busty-girl-comics-interview-paige.html
Be mindful of the design and material of your lingerie when washing and caring for it. Some are sturdy enough to withstand a gentle cycle in the washing machine. Others should be hand washed only, especially it’s a good quality bra!
Here are some tips to help make your lingerie last.
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Do you find yourself needing bras of different sizes depending on the style, material, or brand? The variety of bra sizes among brands makes finding the perfect fit feel like a guessing game. Lucky Magazine investigates this by observing 5 bras from different brands, measuring them at identically marked sizes and comparing results.
See the results here: http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2012/03/sizing-up-your-5-favorite-lingerie-brands#slide=1