Women's underwear

In the modern world, women's underwear is an integral part of any woman’s wardrobe. It is hard to believe, but until the 19th century, women had no idea what a bra and underwear was. The underwear was a shirt, which until the 18th century was ankle-length, and later shortened and slightly modified. For example, in the 19th century, it was no longer just a bag with sleeves and a slot for the head, but repeated the lines of the body due to the belt that appeared in the area under the breast. For their production was used mostly flax, cotton and wool. Shirts were usually embroidered along the edge of the bottom with gold and silvery silk threads.

In the 16th century there are corsets that will be worn over a shirt. Corset - an amazing invention, there is in fashion for women to this day. It allows a woman to emphasize the waist line and lift the bust.

At the beginning of the 19th century, pantaloons, a prototype of women's underpants, are added to a shirt with a corset. If at first they were elongated and looked like bloomers, then in 1860 they could be seen already shortened to the knee. It is noteworthy that until the end of the 19th century, the crotch in the trousers was open and the legs did not sew together. The reasons are unknown, perhaps at that time women found it convenient. Knickers decorated with ruffles, lace, ribbons and embroidery.

Undoubtedly, every woman should know the name of Ermini Kadol, because it was he who in 1889 constructed the first model of the bra. He simply divided the corset into two components: the first part is the bust, the second part is the waist.

In 1914, fashion designer MF. Jacobs has created an improved model of the bodice, while using tape, handkerchiefs and pins. This model, perhaps, was the bra, as we used to see it today, and it was called “backless brasserie” (“endless bra”). In the mass market this product was released in 1931. Later in 1935, fabrics such as nylon and lycra appeared in the world, which revolutionized the world of lingerie. In place of the shapeless shirts came sexual combinations, and a pantalon - panties.

Attractive, high-quality, comfortable, and, most importantly, properly selected lingerie usually serves ladies for a long time and gives a lot of pleasure. It has two main functions: practical and aesthetic. From a practical point of view, women's underwear is designed to complement and transform the final bow: lift or increase the breast (bras, bustiers), make the bottom (panties, combinations) invisible or semi-visible, adjust the figure (corset, slimming underwear) and more. From the aesthetic side, beautiful lingerie gives its owner more confidence and will not leave indifferent her chosen one.

The best world brands of women's underwear today represent our attention to a huge variety of models and styles. From a wide range of products, women can choose the style of underwear that she wants, whether it is vintage lingerie or erotic chic.

The basis of any women's underwear always act panties and bra - with this one will not argue. However, besides these basic things, there is a rather wide choice of other types of underwear in the women's arsenal. Depending on the functions, a wide range of products today allows you to choose underwear based on the personal preferences of each woman, be it a bra, peignoir or a combination.It all depends on what the purpose of this or that detail of underwear.

So, bra. The word "bra" comes from the German "die Buste" - "chest" and "halten" - "hold." Literally - "breast support." That's right, the main function of the bra is breast support. It’s even hard to imagine how girls would manage without such an important wardrobe detail today.

In the modern world, thanks to the imagination, development and inventions of designers and fashion designers, the bra has many other functions. There is a huge number of different models, ranging from sports and finishing seamless. It all depends on what your goal is: if you need to add chest volume, then choose push-up, if you wear a neckline-balconette or angelica, if with an open back - transforming bra or invisible.

If some women want to visually enlarge their breasts and choose push-up models, then the owners of natural large breasts, sometimes resort to the help of minimizer bras, which are designed to hide volumes or reduce them.

It is also very important to choose the right bra size so that the girl does not feel the constraint of movement, does not feel discomfort and tension.

There are three types of women's panties, depending on the fit:

1. Mini - with a low rise (below the thigh);
2. Midi - with an average landing (on the thigh);
3. Maxi - with a high landing (at the waist).

Models of women's panties can also be divided by the circumference of the buttocks.

1. Slip - the classic model of panties, which is well suited for everyday wear due to the fact that it is practical and comfortable. Buttocks in them are almost completely covered.
2. String - This is perhaps the most blatant model, as it leaves the buttocks completely naked. Such panties create a very sexy image, so they should be in the arsenal of any woman. Thongs are divided into four types: V-strings have a triangle at the confluence of the three strips behind; T-shaped thong consist exclusively of ribbons; G-shaped thong have gum on the hips; C-shaped thong do not have gum and lateral ribbons, and cover only the crotch. This model is not popular, so little is known.
3. Thong or simply Tanga is the same slip, only with a very narrow side plate (as a rule, just an elastic band or a band).
4. Brazilian - very popular today model of panties, which is a mix of panties slip and string. Such panties slightly open the lower half of the buttocks, but at the same time very comfortable and comfortable.
5. Shorts pretty practical in the cold season. In them, the woman feels as comfortable and warm as possible. But such a model is hardly suitable for summer bows or with very thin fitting models of clothing.
6. Trousers - the classic and the oldest model of panties, which is characterized by a high fit and has a knee length or slightly above it. Such a model often has a corrective function: tightens the buttocks and tightens the abdominal area.
7. Corrective Panties give a good modeling effect. They raise the buttocks, adjust the hips and collect the waistline. They are usually sewn from a mix of elastic and non-elastic fabrics with hidden seams to be invisible under clothing.

The combination is a type of shirt, which is worn on top of the underwear (panties, bra) and is usually worn under the dress in order to properly fit the dress. She also helps if the dress is translucent, as it hides underwear from prying eyes.As a rule, the combination has thin straps, narrowed at the waist and has a knee-length, or above it. This model of underwear can not be called very popular today. Ladies prefer to wear it more as erotic lingerie.

Body or grace is a type of underwear for women, which combines panties, a corset and a bra. Body wear in order to adjust the shape, give it a charming silhouette and hide flaws. In addition, it perfectly serves as an erotic chic underwear, because it is usually made from beautiful fabrics, decorated with embroidery, lace and even feathers. In the production of grace, elastic, durable, tight-fitting fabrics are used to make a woman feel as comfortable as possible in this lingerie and not feel constrained in her movements.

As can be understood from the name, half-grace is a shortened grace, that is, without panties. This type of female underwear greatly helps the owners of a volumetric figure, because it helps to collect and lift the breast, not allowing it to fall apart and move towards the armpits. Also important is the fact that half-hem is sewn without stones, that is, without frames, making this part more attractive for women. After all, there are cases when women complain about bones in a bra, especially for overweight women.

Another plus of grace is that it allows you to hide the folds on the back, on the sides, on the abdomen and on the chest due to its tight fitting design. It should also be noted that due to its elasticity and strength, the semi-grace also corrects the posture, leveling the shoulders and straightening the back. On many models, the bustier comes complete with suspenders for stockings, that is, they combine the functions of a bra and a belt for stockings.

Perhaps the most erotic element of women's underwear is the belt for stockings. It is with his help that you can create a complete erotic ensemble that will conquer your man for once. However, besides the seductive function, this detail of the female wardrobe has practical value.

No matter how the manufacturers of stockings assure you of their ability to sit on their feet, not one stockings will be able to sit on their feet motionless for the whole day. For this purpose, you should purchase a belt for stockings. It can be both wide and narrow. Fixing his stockings on him, a woman can feel in stockings as free and relaxed as possible.

What Russian wedding can you imagine without the garter of the bride? This detail of women's underwear is meant to support stocking. As a rule, it is sewn of delicate lace and decorated with beads, rhinestones, ribbons. The garter will help any woman to create a charming sexy image.

T-shirt and panties are a standard set of underwear for a girl. Growing up, girls replace shirts with bras and nevertheless do not exclude this detail of their wardrobe completely. Indeed, the shirt is much warmer in winter. It can be worn over the bra under a sweater or under any other clothing, if it does not spoil the final bow.

Underskirt is a type of female underwear, which is worn under the skirt or dress in order to properly fit the latter. The second important function of this part of the women's wardrobe is similar to the purpose of the combination: hide underwear (panties), if it shines through the hem. Today, petticoats are practically out of fashion for women and are more of a retro style. Perhaps the reason for this is the fact that women in the modern world have become more relaxed and free in style.

A corset is a piece of female wardrobe, which is worn on the waist and is designed to reduce its volume. It can be laced, zipped and even hooked.If in the 19th century the corset was an integral part of the evening dress of any woman, today, the corset is mainly found on ballroom or wedding dresses. The corset can be both for a waist, and connected to a bra, thus not only the waist is tightened, but also the breast rises.

An ideal classic option for sleeping is pajamas. It usually consists of two elements - top and bottom. The top can be made in the form of a T-shirt, T-shirt or shirt, and the bottom - elongated or shortened shorts, leggings or pants.

Components of the kit are selected based on the season. So, if you want to dress warmly, then choose pajamas consisting of pants and a shirt, and in summer you can choose a set of shirts and shorts. Pajamas are a very popular model of sleepwear for women, because it is comfortable, comfortable and warm.

Night shirts are also in demand among the fair sex. They are both medium length and short, with sleeves or simply on the straps. Sewn, as a rule, from silk, cotton, flax, satin, polyester. Shirts are decorated with ruffles, lace, ribbons. If pajamas are popular with young girls, then the older generation prefers shirts.

The peignoir is an easy dressing gown in clothes of women. It differs from the usual dressing gown in that it often comes with a shirt and is defined as clothes for sleeping. A dressing gown is usually put on over a shirt, if the girl needs to get out of bed in the middle of the night and leave the bedroom. Peignoirs are usually sewn from beautiful satin and silk fabrics, are of medium length and ankle-length.

If the variety of colors and shades in women's clothes is quite extensive, the basic colors of women's undergarments were and most likely will remain white, black and beige (flesh). These three colors are classic and are required in the wardrobe of every woman. It can be as sets (bra, panties and belt for stockings), as well as individual items like body, panties or bustier.

Undoubtedly in the market of modern lingerie you can find a variety of fashionable colors. Women like color and even colorful kits. Especially popular are shades of pink, red, leopard and burgundy. Beautifully on the body also looks underwear gently turquoise hue. Often you can find such models, where the base color underwear (black, white, beige) has decorations (decor) in more bold colors, for example, in green, blue, blue or yellow.

Choosing underwear, a woman chooses not only the design, brand and color, but also necessarily draws attention to the material from which the thing is sewn. This approach is very correct, because comfort, quality and convenience of the product depend on the fabric. In the market of women's underwear today, you can see models sewn using cotton, polyester, bamboo, angora, silk, knitted, etc.

Cotton, like 200 years ago, remains the basic and most popular type of raw material for textile workers. This is not surprising, because it is a natural and eco-friendly type of fabric. Cotton linen is very pleasant to the body, it breathes, has excellent hygroscopic properties. The disadvantages of cotton products are the possibility of losing color and it is easily wrinkled, which means you will have to iron it often.

The second line in popularity in use in the production of lingerie is polyester. In addition to one hundred percent use of polyester when sewing underwear, it also makes cups of bras, lace, mesh and other decorative items. This fabric is very high quality and will retain its shape and color even with frequent washing. However, it has low breathability.

No less popular in the manufacture of lingerie is satin (satin silk).Smooth, pleasant to the touch fabric will not leave anyone indifferent, especially when it comes to underwear. It looks rich and luxurious. It is not surprising that products made of satin are much more expensive than cotton or polyester items. Of the positive properties of satin linen, it should also be noted its excellent hygroscopic and hypoallergenic properties, it is very strong and durable, unlike polyester, it does not eclecticize.

Polyamide is not a natural synthetic fabric that is produced by chemical means. Differs in high strength, elasticity and heat resistance. However, in comparison with polyester, this fabric is more prone to stretching, losing its strength and shape more quickly. The two most famous varieties of polyamide are nylon and nylon.

In the production of thermal underwear using wool fibers - merino or camel. Such underwear is very warm. When choosing such products, it is important to pay attention to the threads of which linen is connected, to the seams, to barb. The disadvantages of such a fabric should include its pricklyness, the accumulation of static voltage, susceptibility to rolling.

When buying underwear, whether for free or for yourself, a woman needs to know the exact size, because there is nothing worse than an incorrectly chosen underwear that cannot be changed later (underwear cannot be exchanged or returned). And if for a small breast, a consultant can easily choose a suitable model, then you especially need to be careful when choosing underwear for lush ladies or ladies with a non-standard figure. For example, there are often cases with a disproportionate figure, so you need to know your volumes.

In order to determine your size, you must arm yourself with a measuring tape. Four parameters need to be measured:

1. Waist girth;
2. Hip girth;
3. Girth under the breast;
4. The girth of the chest at the highest point of the protrusion.

The first two parameters are needed to determine the size of the pants (see Table 2), the last two are for the bra.

The size of the bra is determined by two components: a number and a letter. The figure is the girth of the chest. To determine the letter, you need to subtract the value of parameter 4 from the value of parameter 3, then check the result in Table 1.

Table 1. Dimensional mesh for bra

Table 2. Dimensional grid for panties, body, shirts, etc.

Women's underwear sets consisting of panties, a bra and a belt for stockings, always excited the imagination of the male half of humanity and fascinated goggles - no one would argue with that. One has only to recall the catalogs lingerie-collections of fashionable brands of lingerie: photos of the girls in sets of three look especially attractive and sexy. This is not surprising, because it is the belt for stockings that completely transforms and perfects the bow. Agree, just bras and panties do not make such an impression on men than the same details combined with a belt.

Sets of women's underwear are presented in almost all collections of fashionable brands of women's underwear and not only. For example, affordable clothing brands Top Shop, H & M and Mark & ​​Spencer offer such sets in their annual updates.

If we talk about more expensive brands, it is impossible not to say about the leader in the variety and number of models of sets presented, which is Agent Provocateur. The lingerie of this brand has a special chic, and the freedom of flight of the fantasy of the designers-designers of this brand drives thousands of men around the planet crazy, conquering its eroticism, courage and luxurious decor.

La PERLA is a famous Italian brand of women's underwear. The name of the brand means “pearl”, which fully justifies itself in its latest collections.Truly graceful, extraordinarily luxurious models of lingerie are the jewel in the industry of women's underwear, giving a woman the freedom of imagination and a sea of ​​pleasant emotions. The latest collection of the brand is characterized by frequent use of the grid as a decor and an unusual mixture of colors: black and white, black and beige. Many different models of linen red, gently blue, pink and purple.

Victoria’s Secret annual show gathers dozens of western celebrities and attracts the attention of all women, although what to hide here men also like these defiles. Last year's show in Paris blew up the Internet: a collection of underwear, presented in the season of 2017, excites the imagination. The use of various types of decor, flowing models, elegance and perfection of forms - this is the main feature of this American brand. In the last season, the company focused on lace, used more geometric patterns as prints, and purple, marsala, and marsala can be distinguished from unusual shades.

Italian brand lingerie Intimissimi known worldwide. Lingerie collections of this brand are distinguished by calm tones, good cut and quality. Their lace satin lingerie has conquered men for over 20 years. In the new season, the brand presented lingerie in a transparent and translucent version, focused on embroidery and lace. Of the colors it should be noted emerald, navy (dark blue) and red.

British Provident Provocateur brand of lingerie will not leave anyone indifferent. He creates charming models of lingerie, sexy clothes and playful accessories. The new spring-summer 2017 collection is very bold and bright, a distinctive feature is the use of flower decoration in products, not only in prints, but also in cutting.

The world famous French brand Aubade creates an unusually feminine attractive lingerie. Artistic imagination of the authors, the use of the famous lace “Kale”, the courage of choosing the decor, corresponding to the newfangled trends, are the hallmarks of this brand. It is noteworthy that in the manufacture of their products they use about fifteen types of fabrics. This brand was also inspired by a floral theme and in the new season presented a collection with embroidery from small flowers.