Archive for March, 2009
A Molded Bra Versus a Contour Bra – What’s the Difference?
March 25, 2009
The lingerie industry has created confusion over the last several years with the two terms "molded" and "contour" to describe a bra cup. So, allow me to explain the difference.
A molded cup has been shaped over a breast mold to give it a pre-defined breast shape. Fabric with synthetic fibers is stretched over a hot mold form, a second hot piece comes down on top of it and molds the former flat piece of fabric into the shape of a breast. this piece is now the bra cup and is sewn into a bra frame. Usually, the fabric is seamless, but molded cups can also contain seams – this gives added support.
A contour bra is a molded bra, but with a thin layer of foam included in the cup to provide modesty by reducing or eliminating nipple show-through. This foam also helps create a specific shape to a woman’s breast tissue. It can make you more rounded and uplifted.
Now, here’s where additional confusion comes in. A contour bra is also called a t-shirt bra by many retailers and manufacturers. So, I empathize with women out there who find this confusing. But, there is a subtle distinction here as well. A t-shirt bra always has a seamless cup with thin foam for modesty. A contour bra also has the foam, but it can also have seams for added breast support. So, a t-shirt bra is always a contour bra, but a contour bra is not always a t-shirt bra.
I personally am a big fan of the contour bra because it’s the perfect choice for any woman seeking a sculpted silhouette. It offers a significant amount of coverage and adds definition, smooth shape, and best of all, the elimination of nipple show-through. Contour bras are also a good choice for in-between bra sizes, or a woman with uneven breasts.
Now, contour bras do have their detractors. Larger breasted women don’t like them because they believe they add size to their bustline. I would agree that in the past, this probably was true. However, the manufacturers have really refined the contour bras to give shape and contour to the breast without adding volume.
A molded bra is usually made with a single piece of fabric or has a second layer for opacity and additional strength. It is the ultimate light-weight bra for a woman who wants to feel and look like she’s wearing nothing, but knows that she needs to wear something to make the girls look attractive and youthful.
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The Bra Dryer – I Bet It Was Designed By A Man
March 19, 2009
A friend forwarded an article about a new technical achievement in bra maintainance – the bra dryer. Simply strap your bra onto this female torso-shaped device and dry your bras faster while preserving their shape. Oh brother.
My first question was "What size is this device?" I’ve read all the reviews I could find on this device and no one talks about this. It looks to be about a C cup. Now, what if you’re an A cup or a DDD cup? How is this thing going to dry and shape your bras properly? If you are smaller than this, your bras could dry into a strange shape. Too large, and you could have wrinkles.
My second question was "Aren’t the breasts kind of pointed?" Most women want a rounded shape – this device is a blast back to the 50′s when women wanted this more conical breast shape.
My final question was "Why do we need to dry our bras faster?" Almost all of us have several bras. So, we can wear one while another one dries. And, chances are a second bra is going to be much cheaper than buying this device. If there was anything I would want dried faster, it would be a favorite pair of jeans. Now there’s an idea.
I have to think my bra drying experience is pretty similar to other woman. I simply hang them up to dry. A couple hours and they’re good to go. I’ve never felt this was an inconvenience. Bras today are made in fabrics that dry pretty fast. So, I just don’t think I would need this gadget. And, now that I think about it, where would I store this thing? It’s pretty big!
I clicked on the "about us" and "contact us" links to their site, and found only male names associated with this contraption. Ten bucks says I’m right.
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Lingerie Figure Types – The Almost Hourglass Body Shape
March 13, 2009
This body type is a woman who is almost there for having an hourglass shape – she’s well-proportioned, has an obvious waistline, but there is something that is throwing the perfect proportion off. It could be short legs, breasts that are a little too small or large, or hips and thighs that are a little too big.
Some minor issue here or there that upsets an otherwise hourglass balance can be easily adjusted to get you to the ideal hourglass figure. For example a contour bra that has molded foam in the cups can give your breasts a more rounded and beautifully shaped bustline. Or a bra with a push-up pads in the bottom of the cups can give added fullness to the breasts.
If your legs are short, it’s important that you not make your bottom look heavy or wider by covering it with boyshorts. Instead, go for the g-strings, string bikinis or rio style briefs. These smart choices make your hips and thighs look narrower and your legs look longer and slimmer. Of course, slipping into a pair of heels also helps.
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