Steps to Make Your Bra Last Much Longer

We often give men a lot of grief about keeping jeans, shirts and what have you long after they've worn out. Well, we ladies are no better. The vast majority of us keep wearing comfortable bras that are badly worn. Bras are expensive, so buying new ones doesn't always make sense. There are, however, steps you can take to make your bras last much longer.

The modern bra is a huge advancement over those brassieres worn by our ancestors, but they are still delicate pieces of clothing. Most bras come with specific instruction on how they should be laundered. Sometimes you have to visit the website of the brand to find them. If you cannot locate the instructions, there are basic guidelines to follow that will help make your bras last.

Hand Washing

A little elbow grease goes a long way with bras. They are delicate items, so putting them into washers and dryers is like putting a Faberge Egg in the dishwasher. It is going to take a beating. Your bra will be pulled and stretched as it gets caught up in other clothes. Pulling and stretching are very bad for bras. Pile all your bras up for a week and wash them by hand in a sink then let them air dry. Do this and your bras will last at least twice as long compared to using the washer and dryer approach.

Detergent

Bras are often referred to as the "delicates" for a reason. We are not scrubbing the grout in the shower here. Cleaning a bra should not be an occasion to do some venting. Relax and use a detergent that is very mild. This will keep the cups and stitching from becoming frayed and worn.

Temperature

Like your water warm? Well, I have some bad news. Bras should be washed in cold water. Cold water is the only temperature that will not tighten up the material in your bras. This means it will fit the same every time. If you use hot water, the cups will tend to shrink up a bit. This will require a bit of stretching when you first wear the bra again. Stretching and contracting is bad for bras, so it should be avoided. Suck it up and wash those bras in cold water.

So, how long will this extend the life of your bras? It depends on many factors, but you should see double the life compared to washing them in the washer/dryer approach.

Who Invented The Thong?

Ever walk down the street and noticed a woman in front of you? Being a man the first place you will look is at her butt and of course you notice those familiar thong lines that ride over the hip and you go smile a little bit just imaging yourself on how good she look with nothing but that thong on.

If you are like me you will begin to wonder who in the hell invented the thong in the first place? First in my mind for a thong to be invented it had to be invented by a man and not a woman. So I began to surf the internet and have found a few things. It is known that the thong has been around since 1933 when nude dancers wore them during their shows and performances. The thong was so risque during those times that in NYC the Mayor at the time Fiorello LaGuardia made a law against them. Not much else is know about it until the sexy 70's

The thong was invented by a man a fashion designer by the name of Rudi Gernreich back in 1974in Brazil. It wasn't until 1977 when it hit the beaches of brazil and on the bronze bodies of Brazilian women everywhere. Here in the US they are called "Thongs" everywhere else they are called "Tangas" a good name because it rhymes with "Nalgas" Spanish for "Butt Cheeks" Many songs have been written about the thong or tangas. Here in the US women needed a reason to wear thongs for every day wear. What they noticed is when they wore slacks there was no panty lines. More the reason to wear thongs I'd say.

Unfortunately thongs are not meant for every woman to wear. Heavy women or women who are not blessed with a nice round butt cannot and shouldn't wear these. Its only fair because you wont catch my overweight butt wearing nothing but a Speedo looking like peter from family guy.

Anyway browsing through the net I have found what they call a Thong Etiquette please read below.

"THONG ETIQUETTE"

1. If you're wearing low rise jeans (which, by the way, should ALWAYS be worn with tops that cover/tuck into/meet the band. Even if you don't have that Mushroom Fat hanging over wear LOW RISE THONGS! Yes, they make these. Try Macy's or Kohls for a fast, easy and often cheap grab at them. There's been a new word invented for thongs peaking or escaping from the top of jeans: WHALE TAIL.(be careful if you Google it...for obvious reasons)

2. If you don't have BUNS of STEEL then you might want to think about wearing SEAMLESS PANTIES. Again try Macy's or Victoria's Secret. We do NOT want to draw attention to our rears via Panty Lines OR Jiggly Bums.

3. If you are wearing something in which the Cling : Thong Line Ratio is way out of wack and we now have Thong Lines (which will not only draw attention but the WRONG kind) then, and please read carefully, WEAR STOCKINGS. Stockings are equipped with a Cotton Crotch, which you may be interested in knowing there was a time when NO undergarments had Breathable Crotches and it was creating quite the atmosphere down there...Cotton Crotch makes Stockings the equivalent of Panties hence you DO NOT NEED TO WEAR PANTIES WITH STOCKINGS. But if you choose to you don't have to worry about JIGGLY BUM or THONG LINES! Brilliant!

Whether it's the Devils panties or earthly necessities I think it is needed. In a world with so many uptight people sometimes a little glance never hurts no one especially me!

Until next time!

Simone Perele Eliza Black Underwired Triangle Bra

Unique Details:

This is a truly exquisite black underwired triangle bra in transparent black tulle highlighted with a classic and delicate soft blue floral embroidery on the bra cup. The deeply plunging neckline is met with a small blue bow at the centre and thin double straps to create a delicate yet elegant bra.

Personal Opinion:

This Simone Pérèle triangle bra is simply beautiful! It has the modernity of a triangle bra with the support of an underwire whilst having double rouleau straps. The simplicity in the embroidery on the sheer black cups is what makes this bra stand out from the rest, and the bound bra cup edge and double straps add elegance and charm.

This definitive Simone Perele bra looks absolutely gorgeous on a lady and is definitely one of my favorite items of lingerie! The triangle shape fits great and will suit most and flatter all sizes, however it is important to bear in mind that this style of darted cups will not offer the same support as a seamed bra cup. Nevertheless, this bra is absolutely perfect for everyday wear, and will look great in the bedroom when teamed with the matching thong from the set that mirrors the elegant embroidery on the bra. A perfect addition to any women's collection whether you intend to wear it night or day!

Comfort: 5/5

Style: 5/5

Fit 5/5

Find the Full Simone Perele Simone Perele Eliza Set at Mio Destino including the Simone Perele Eliza Underwired Triangle Bra and the Simone Perele Eliza Black String.

Shape it Up With an Undergarment For Every Body and Dress

The worst thing about dresses is the single, straight line down your entire body. While there are several flattering styles available to suit just about any body type, every bump, lump or unflattering curve will be shown from some angle. This, of course, is why we have undergarments.

Full body shapers


These stretchy yet tight undergarments fit from the upper thigh to the shoulders. Not only do they stand in for the standard bra and underwear, they tuck and smooth all the unflattering areas. Full body shapers are usually invisible, erase panty lines and can be worn under just about any dress with straps. If you've got an all around fuller figure, these are your best bet.

The downside of full body shapers is that most don't breathe as well as they say they do. This may leave you feeling sweaty and uncomfortable by the end of the night. If you get one that's too big, you'll just add bulk without smoothing; if you get one that's too small, you'll have unseemly bulges and/or rolls. Also, if you have a larger chest, they can smoosh more than shape, leading to the dreaded "uniboob".

Lower half shapers

These act much like full body shapers, except they come up only to your rib cage. These are perfect for avoiding to aforementioned "uniboob" and hiding figure flaws under strapless dresses. If you have a bit of a tummy, you'll be better off with one of these and your typical bra than a full body shaper.

The absolutely correct size is especially important with these. If you get one that is too small, you'll end up with extremely unattractive (and probably painful) bulges on your back. If the size is wrong in either direction, the portion that covers your rib cage will continuously fold or bunch downward.

Many lower half shapers come up only to your waist. Unless you have no extra pudge anywhere but your lower tummy, do not purchase one of these. They are excellent at nipping in abdominal pudge, but push anything else up, and over, the top of the waist band.

Minimizing bras


For those who have larger than normal chests, these bras can be a life saver. They gently, and discretely, tuck in your breasts to reduce them by up to two cup sizes. This, of course, is a must have if purchasing dresses is next to impossible because of your chest size.

Be extremely careful and choosy when purchasing a minimizing bra. You should be professionally fitted and try on a wide variety of styles. You don't want anything that is too tight in the band, as that will lead to unattractive rolls, or anything that feels constricting around your chest. You may need to visit several stores and part with a fair bit of money to find the perfect one.

Control top panty hose

Much like the lower body shapers, these shouldn't be worn if you worry about anything be pushed above the waist band. These are perfect for smoothing out small lower body imperfections, but fail at really "controlling" the abdominal area. They also suffer from the rolling down problem seem with the shapers.

If you're wearing a full body shaper, don't pair it with control top hose. You'll end up feeling restricted and miserable. Instead, opt for thigh high hose, with either a garter belt or an elastic lining along the top.