Intimate Apparel & Swimwear

How to Fit a Tube Top Tightly

Tube tops seem so simple, right? They're just a band of stretchy fabric that wraps snugly around your torso. Wear a tube top the wrong way, though, and you've committed a major fashion faux pas. A tube top puts everything on display -- do that...

Caring for a Crocheted Bikini

Nothing says cute and sexy with a bit of boho glam like a crocheted bikini. The lacy crochet can be modest or daring, but to keep your new bikini looking sharp you'll want to give it the proper care. Whether you made the bikini yourself or bought...

The Best Bras for an Apple Figure

OK, there are so many different terms to describe the shape of your figure; but once you understand your body and the rules for dressing it, it’ll be much easier to find suitable clothes. If you’re rocking a curvy apple figure, you...

How to Keep a Jean Waistband From Rolling Down

No matter what size you are, no one wants to be the one to display the dreaded "muffin top" atop their jeans. Whether you have a little extra in the middle, you have a short waist, or you have any other body type, it can be really...

Outsize Undies

In 2009, the average-size woman in the United States was a size 14 with a 36DD bust, which is certainly larger than a Victoria’s Secret model, notes a "Los Angeles Times" article.. Finding pretty underwear for even these average...

How to Take Care of Push Up Bras

Your padded bra gives you lift, shape and creates the illusion of a fuller bust, so it’s only right you take good care of her. Sure, we’ve all been guilty of tossing our bras aside only to untangle them from a mass of other clothing,...

The Best String Bra

Ladies, finding the perfect bra is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Even trying to snag a simple style -- such as a great string bra -- can leave you feeling despondent. Garnering suggestions from friends and reading online reviews are...

Shirts That Lace Up Like Corsets

A corset is a simple yet elegant garment that wraps around the bodice, attaching with hooks or lace. The middle of the front section comes down in a V-shape, with the sides sitting higher. Corsets can also have loads of style. Fancy corsets...

How to Add a Corset to a Dress

When the zipper on the back of your dress breaks, it’s not the end of the world. With basic sewing skills, you can save the gown from the trash and transform it into one that has a chic corset. Replacing a zipper with a corset back is also a...

Can a Large Busted Girl Wear a Corset Dress?

Corset dresses may bring to mind a fashion era of long ago, but you don’t need a magical time machine to enjoy this staple of the fashion world. Corsets pull the body in, smoothing lumps and bumps and creating a super sexy hourglass figure...

Getting a Tape Pushed Back Hairline

As most wig-wearers know, you can't just put the pieces on and expect them to stay put. You have to get a little help from some tape. Tape helps your wig to stay where it's supposed to, which results in a natural-looking, gorgeous coif. But...

What Is a Shoe Adapter?

If you work out, you know how convenient it is to have your tunes along to motivate you. What's even more convenient is being able to track your results, like the time you've been exercising, the distance you've traveled and how many calories...

The Top Five Bras Every Girl Should Own

Ladies, take a look in your closet. You probably have the perfect winter coat, the perfect little black dress, the perfect jeans and the perfect killer pair of heels. But do you have the perfect bras to make your wardrobe really sizzle? If you do,...

How to Add Texture to Dress Fabric

Texture can help make a dress or fabric go from drab to fab. Adding texture can come in the form of adding or subtracting color or creating visual depth, like an artist coating a blank canvas with paint. When adding texture to fabric, remember...

What Is a Night Bra?

After being pinched and squished into your brassiere all day, you may have the urge to come home and instantly rip the thing off your body, letting your ladies hang free. But there may be some benefits to keeping an...

Tips on Wearing Open Toe Shoes

Summer, winter, spring or fall, open-toed shoes are in style all season long. You no longer have to worry about shelving these shoes when the temperature drops. But just because you can rock this style from January to December doesn’t mean...

How to Properly Use a Push Up Bra

When you want to give your girls some va-va-voom, a push-up bra works wonders. Push-up bras are designed to give a boost to your assets and make them look more plentiful. While anyone can wear this type of bra and benefit, it particularly helps...

Different and Unusual Bikinis

If you are searching for an unusual and different bikini that’ll wow the crowd, you don’t have to be afraid to take the plunge. With a little fashion-forward swimsuit inspiration, you too can be fearless in your bathing suit options...

Correct Bra for an Apple Shape

When it comes to buying bras, it’s important to choose a design that is right for you and your figure, rather than just blindly buying what looks eye-catching in the store. Sure, you can still work pretty pieces, but remember to consider...

The Best Bikinis for Pale Skin

Steering clear of sunburn isn't your only dilemma when you hit the beach. Gals with fair skin easily look pasty in really dark or bright colors, which is especially noticeable in bikinis because they show so much skin. You can wear any style that...