Oh, I’m sorry, was I being too forward? Did you ever consider that you might be putting a lot more out there for everyone to see than you ever intended? If you’re wearing the wrong underwear, it’s likely you’re sharing a lot more than anyone wants to know. There are some basics that you need- and none of them are the hot pink, lacy, beaded number from Frederick’s of Hollywood. Remember what Megan wrote about “ice cream” and “sprinkles”? That one is like those sprinkles that come out once a year at Valentine’s Day, all pink, red, and white, with sugar hearts mixed in so that you have to spend $6 for the teeny bottle. Let’s move on to the part you actually need: the ice cream. This week will be devoted to the basics of unmentionables: what you need, where you can find it, and what’s a total splurge with no purpose besides making you feel like a sassy little vixen. Remember, a truly well fitting bra may cost up to $60, so look for sales, coupons, etc., but don’t be afraid to spend a little more on your basics. Take good care of them and they’ll last a long time, and your clothes will look FAR better over well-fitting undergarments. I’ll be covering the basics: bras, undies, and one that a lot of you might think is for old ladies or just don’t know enough about: shapewear. You may hold your applause. Each day this week, you’ll get a tidbit or a snippet on some of the general rules to follow when shopping and caring for your unmentionables- where to go, what to look for, how it should fit- and remember how you organized your closet? It’s time for a panty raid. On yourself.
First thing’s first:
First thing’s first:
PLEASE go to a professional and get bra-sized. In my opinion, the girls at a 
certain worldwide lingerie giant have no idea what they’re doing. They love to tell me about “sister sizing” - that my 32D is also a 34C. It’s not. I have a very small ribcage: a 34” anything doesn’t work for me. The band slides up and down. And me, in a C cup? Laughable at best- quadriboob (when you see boob spilling out of someone's bra through her shirt) is NOT a good look-for anyone! They tell me about the sister sizing because they want to trick me into buying something since I wear a vaguely unusual size which they don’t carry much (if any) of in their stores. Frankly, I blame those pink ladies for the positively vast number of women walking around in the wrong bra size today. I could tell you how to measure yourself, but I won’t, because I think it’s very important for you to all go and get sized. Some thoughts:
I love Nordstrom for bra sizing- they know what they’re doing and have an extensive array of sizes, colors, brands, and styles. Plus, if you go during their annual Anniversary Sale, you can get some great basic bras and panties for reasonable prices. Or, you can rack up some good Karma and go during their “Fit for the Cure” event, (usually in late September or October) during which Nordstrom and Wacoal team up to bra-fit lots of women and make huge donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Donations are made by Wacoal for every woman who gets sized, regardless of whether she purchases, as well as for purchases made.
certain worldwide lingerie giant have no idea what they’re doing. They love to tell me about “sister sizing” - that my 32D is also a 34C. It’s not. I have a very small ribcage: a 34” anything doesn’t work for me. The band slides up and down. And me, in a C cup? Laughable at best- quadriboob (when you see boob spilling out of someone's bra through her shirt) is NOT a good look-for anyone! They tell me about the sister sizing because they want to trick me into buying something since I wear a vaguely unusual size which they don’t carry much (if any) of in their stores. Frankly, I blame those pink ladies for the positively vast number of women walking around in the wrong bra size today. I could tell you how to measure yourself, but I won’t, because I think it’s very important for you to all go and get sized. Some thoughts:I love Nordstrom for bra sizing- they know what they’re doing and have an extensive array of sizes, colors, brands, and styles. Plus, if you go during their annual Anniversary Sale, you can get some great basic bras and panties for reasonable prices. Or, you can rack up some good Karma and go during their “Fit for the Cure” event, (usually in late September or October) during which Nordstrom and Wacoal team up to bra-fit lots of women and make huge donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Donations are made by Wacoal for every woman who gets sized, regardless of whether she purchases, as well as for purchases made.
Another great way to go is a private lingerie boutique- typically, the women working in these shops know what they’re doing and are trained exceptionally well to handle all types of issues like unusual or uneven sizes. And don’t worry about it being awkward- the women who work in these stores are knowledgeable, well trained, and usually incredibly nice. They’re very helpful and will make you feel at ease, so don’t sweat it.
Once you’ve been professionally sized and know how your bra should fit an
d feel, it’s ok to shop on your own- but please understand that your bra size changes all the time! Hormones, weight gain and loss, pregnancy, and simple aging can all affect your bra size. Get resized every year or two, even if you don’t think you need to, just to be sure. When shopping on your own, all the bargain basement stores are GREAT for finding lower priced, higher end lingerie- Century 21, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s have great finds at clearance prices, and usually have a good selection of sizes and colors. There are also some great websites, like http://www.figleaves.com/, that have great information and truckloads of styles and sizes. Always check the sale sections first!
d feel, it’s ok to shop on your own- but please understand that your bra size changes all the time! Hormones, weight gain and loss, pregnancy, and simple aging can all affect your bra size. Get resized every year or two, even if you don’t think you need to, just to be sure. When shopping on your own, all the bargain basement stores are GREAT for finding lower priced, higher end lingerie- Century 21, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s have great finds at clearance prices, and usually have a good selection of sizes and colors. There are also some great websites, like http://www.figleaves.com/, that have great information and truckloads of styles and sizes. Always check the sale sections first!Stay tuned-
Tomorrow: Tips on how a well-fitting bra should look and feel, bra types and styles.
Wednesday: Panty raid!
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