A Guide to Undergarments
Oneof the areas many women fail to think about when they think “fashion”is their undergarments. Yet, the undergarments you choose to wear canoften make a good-looking outfit outstanding, or make that same outfita real horror. The important things to remember are fit and function.Avisit to your local lingerie store is important to make sure you selectproperly fitting undergarments. It is also important to be realisticand select the right garments for you. The sales clerks are trained toassist you in selecting properly fitted garments that meet yourspecific needs.Here’s a list of some of the more commonundergarments available for women today, descriptions of their specificfunctions and purpose and some tips for wearing them well:
Tops:
Thetypes of garment intended for covering the upper portion of the woman’sbody falls into two categories – those for coverage and modesty, andthose for support. Camisoles fall into the former category. Camisolesinclude those lightweight garments that cover the upper torso of thebody and are designed to be worn under other garments. String-strapt-shirts, shells, shifts, and demi-slips are all types of camisole tops.
Bottoms:
Thelower half of the body has its own set of garments – everything fromhosiery, to panties, to shapers. Panties are by far the most varied ofthese, and are available in a wide variety of styles. Basic briefs arethe classic close-legged high-rise panties that are often referred toas “Granny Panties”. These are used mostly for comfort and are goodgeneral purpose undergarments.
Shapers
Shapersare found in an almost infinite variety of styles. There are thosedesigned to give control and shape to the hips and thighs only(traditionally called the girdle), those designed to add definition andshape to the waist and upper torso (traditionally called the corset),and even shapers that extend from the bra line to the ankles for thosewomen who may need/want a full-body redefining.
Hosiery
is sometimes thought of as a separate type of garment altogether –mainly because of the fact that much of the decisions surrounding theselection of hosiery are simply esthetic. Hosiery is generally chosenfor its looks and its compliment to the outfit being worn. Most allhosiery falls into one of three categories: stockings,pantyhose/tights, body stockings.
Stockings
are in many ways the women’s counterpart to socks – or werehistorically, before the androgynization of female fashion. Stockinglength ranges from knee-high (traditionally worn with pants) tothigh-high (with elastic tops to hold them up or garter belts to whichthey are secured). They can be found in a wide range of weave designsto offer almost infinite variety for all types of occasions.
Pantyhose
are a relatively modern invention – being created in 1959 – and weredesigned to cut down on the number of foundation garments needed bywomen. Over the years since their invention, pantyhose have beenintroduced in a variety of styles and offering a variety of functions.They are available in as many varied weave designs as traditionalstocking, but have also been devised to offer body shaping as well,which further reduces the number of garments needed by some women.
Body Stockings
are garments that in most cases seem impractical, but have developedsomething of a following as a replacement for undergarments. The bodystocking (or body sock) covers every part of the body from at least thebreasts to the toes, and in may include openings for necessity inappropriate places. Body Stockings are often chosen by women who feeltoo modest to be fully naked in situations where nudity is expected –or who desire to have the shaping and support that the hosiery offers.
Knowingthe general purpose for and types of undergarments available to womenis only half the battle – particularly when poor choices can lead toembarrassing situations. Here are some tips for always looking yourbest with regard to foundation garments.
• Make sure your undergarments fit properly – especially those designed for shaping or support. Undergarments that are too loose are ineffective, while those that are too tight can lead to unwanted – and unflattering – bulges.
• Choose the proper color undergarments for the clothing you are wearing. Wearing dark colored or white undergarments under lightweight and light colored fabrics can mean the undergarments are clearly visible. For most ethnicities and skin tones, ige is a terrific choice to combat this problem, as beige becomes invisible beneath many of the sheerest fabric types. For women of African descent who have especially dark skin tones, black undergarments are called for.
• 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.
• Only you – or someone you intend – should see your underwear. Celebrity fashion fads aside, undergarments are called that for a reason. They are designed to beworn under the clothing and should not be visible to the casual observer. Select the proper underwear for the garment you are wearing. Wearing low-rise jeans and thong underwear is not a look any woman should aspire to. And your brassiere does not become you when it peeks out from beneath the neck of a low-cut blouse or top.
• 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.
Tops:
Thetypes of garment intended for covering the upper portion of the woman’sbody falls into two categories – those for coverage and modesty, andthose for support. Camisoles fall into the former category. Camisolesinclude those lightweight garments that cover the upper torso of thebody and are designed to be worn under other garments. String-strapt-shirts, shells, shifts, and demi-slips are all types of camisole tops.
Bottoms:
Thelower half of the body has its own set of garments – everything fromhosiery, to panties, to shapers. Panties are by far the most varied ofthese, and are available in a wide variety of styles. Basic briefs arethe classic close-legged high-rise panties that are often referred toas “Granny Panties”. These are used mostly for comfort and are goodgeneral purpose undergarments.
Shapers
Shapersare found in an almost infinite variety of styles. There are thosedesigned to give control and shape to the hips and thighs only(traditionally called the girdle), those designed to add definition andshape to the waist and upper torso (traditionally called the corset),and even shapers that extend from the bra line to the ankles for thosewomen who may need/want a full-body redefining.
Hosiery
is sometimes thought of as a separate type of garment altogether –mainly because of the fact that much of the decisions surrounding theselection of hosiery are simply esthetic. Hosiery is generally chosenfor its looks and its compliment to the outfit being worn. Most allhosiery falls into one of three categories: stockings,pantyhose/tights, body stockings.
Stockings
are in many ways the women’s counterpart to socks – or werehistorically, before the androgynization of female fashion. Stockinglength ranges from knee-high (traditionally worn with pants) tothigh-high (with elastic tops to hold them up or garter belts to whichthey are secured). They can be found in a wide range of weave designsto offer almost infinite variety for all types of occasions.
Pantyhose
are a relatively modern invention – being created in 1959 – and weredesigned to cut down on the number of foundation garments needed bywomen. Over the years since their invention, pantyhose have beenintroduced in a variety of styles and offering a variety of functions.They are available in as many varied weave designs as traditionalstocking, but have also been devised to offer body shaping as well,which further reduces the number of garments needed by some women.
Body Stockings
are garments that in most cases seem impractical, but have developedsomething of a following as a replacement for undergarments. The bodystocking (or body sock) covers every part of the body from at least thebreasts to the toes, and in may include openings for necessity inappropriate places. Body Stockings are often chosen by women who feeltoo modest to be fully naked in situations where nudity is expected –or who desire to have the shaping and support that the hosiery offers.
Knowingthe general purpose for and types of undergarments available to womenis only half the battle – particularly when poor choices can lead toembarrassing situations. Here are some tips for always looking yourbest with regard to foundation garments.
• Make sure your undergarments fit properly – especially those designed for shaping or support. Undergarments that are too loose are ineffective, while those that are too tight can lead to unwanted – and unflattering – bulges.
• Choose the proper color undergarments for the clothing you are wearing. Wearing dark colored or white undergarments under lightweight and light colored fabrics can mean the undergarments are clearly visible. For most ethnicities and skin tones, ige is a terrific choice to combat this problem, as beige becomes invisible beneath many of the sheerest fabric types. For women of African descent who have especially dark skin tones, black undergarments are called for.
• 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.
• Only you – or someone you intend – should see your underwear. Celebrity fashion fads aside, undergarments are called that for a reason. They are designed to beworn under the clothing and should not be visible to the casual observer. Select the proper underwear for the garment you are wearing. Wearing low-rise jeans and thong underwear is not a look any woman should aspire to. And your brassiere does not become you when it peeks out from beneath the neck of a low-cut blouse or top.
• 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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