Tomima's Blog – Lingerie & Underwear Expert

Not all figure types are defined by fruit, but this the apple body shape is the second and final one.  What is an apple figure type?  It’s a woman with round curves who has a tummy bulge and round hips.  In silhouette, she would have a very round shape – as in contrast to a pear shape which would have a noticeably smaller top.  The apple shape tends to be petite in stature, and definitely has full breasts.

The best way to enhance this figure type is with lingerie that smooths and gives control.  Consequently, shapewear and bodysuits are great options. The breasts should be lifted and supported to make her look thinner and more youthful. She needs to have a round, full and lifted look. Anything less will make her look dowdy.

For her tummy and thighs, shapewear is her best friend.  And, how great that shapewear looks and feels so good these days.  It also comes in black which is not only slimming, but looks sexy, so it’s a look she can feel good about being seen in.

In our "What’s She Underwearing" series on HerRoom, we always include a petite plus size model.  I strongly suggest the apple shape figure type check out this section on our site to see the various solutions we put her in.

Find lingerie for your body shapeHerRoom in these departments:
Bras
Panties
Shapewear

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Posted by Tomima at 8:40am
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The lingerie industry has come up with six figure types that they feel captures every woman.  I know this sounds kind of crazy, but the truth is I have yet to find a woman I couldn’t classify in one of them.  By knowing your personal figure type, you can make smarter lingerie choices that will enhance your best points and disguise your less-than-favorable ones.

In my next six postings, I’m going to talk about each of these figure types. They are The pear shape, apple shape, column shape, the hourglass shape, the almost hourglass shape and the cornet shape.

The figure type known as the pear shape can usually be recognized by a small upper body and a large and heavy lower body.  Her shoulders are narrow, but her hips are fairly wide and her thighs are quite heavy.  Thus, in silhouette, her body would have the shape of a pear.  In most cases, the size she wears on top is 1 to 3 sizes smaller than her size on bottom which can make it very difficult if not impossible to buy dresses.

So, what are the best lingerie options for a woman with this figure type? Let’s start on top.  The goal here is to balance the body shape.  So, for a pear shaped woman with a small cup size, select a bra that is padded and gives the breast some more volume.  This will make the upper portion of her body look more in proportion and have the added benefit of creating the look of a waist.  For pear-shaped women with larger breasts, make sure breasts are lifted and supported.  Again, you get a waist and you’ll look like you’ve lost weight.

Now for the bottom.  I love repeating a comment made by Tyra Banks.  She noticed that the skimpier the bathing suit, the slimmer she looked – especially when she had put on a few pounds.  Her comment is absolutely correct. Women with large thighs and hips look much slimmer in a brief that is high cut on the sides and with a lower rise.  This makes your legs look longer and slimmer and because the briefs are lower, your hips and thighs will look more in balance with your shoulders. The absolute worst look for you would be to stick on a big full coverage brief.

One final note on this figure type.  It is almost impossible to find a longline bra that will fit you. The manufacturers had to make a decision as to your hip size, and they have chosen to design longline bras to accomodate a woman whose top and bottom are more in proportion.  So, my suggestion to a pear shaped woman who simply must have a longline bra is to purchase a corset  with a back or front lace-up.  This will allow great fit flexibility and better contouring to your unique shape.

Find lingeire for your body type at HerRoom in these departments:
Bras
Panties

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Posted by Tomima at 7:23am
Tags: body types, pear shape
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Valentine’s Day will be here soon, so the race is on to find a fun/sexy lingerie outfit to entice your significant other.  Being in the business, we see all sorts of Valentine-themed items from manufacturers–with hearts, cupids, erotic cartoons and racy sayings– every year.  And every year, we give them a rousing pass. 

Years ago, we made the decision at HerRoom and HisRoom not to offer such items.  Why?  Because they look ridiculous the rest of the year.  In our opinion, if you’re going to invest in lingerie, it should work for more than one night.

Instead, we work hard to put together a fun collection of black, red and pink accent items that are high quality and don’t scream Valentine’s Day when you look at them.

So, check out our Sexy department for some great Valentine ideas.  And, we’ve even put together a top 10 list of sexy looks ranging from "Hot", "Hotter," to "On Fire."  And, check out our video of regular and plus size Valentine lingerie.  Surely you’ll find something there that suits your style.

Find some Valentine lingerie ideas at HerRoom in these departments:
Sexy Lingerie

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Posted by Tomima at 11:01am
Tags: Sexy Lingerie, valentines' day
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