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Dear Shapewear Diary: Thoughts about the Shapewear Experience II

14 Jul

This is the second in a series of blog posts conveying one woman’s thoughts about shapewear.

Underwire Camisole with Molded Fabric Cups / Firm Control

Dear Shapewear Diary,

Today, I ventured into the world of body-shaping camisoles with underwire molded cups. I gravitated towards underwire cups hoping to gain the support of a bra, in addition to a little torso smoothing. I wore the cami with a lightweight, knit top and a dark, denim, knee-length skirt. When I’ve worn this same top in the past without a cami, bra lines have been visible along my back; but with this cami, my back was smooth. (more…)

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Categories Real Stories, Shapewear, Shopping for Intimates, Sizing & Fit, Understanding Intimates
Author Eva C.

The Best Shapewear to Deal with Tummy Pooch

7 Jul

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Naomi & Nicole®

Have you noticed some extra flab around your tummy lately? If so, you’re not alone. Genetics, ordinary weight gain, and body changes resulting from pregnancy are some of the most common causes of tummy pooch. Most women have it and say they’d like to do something about it. In fact, a large percentage of shapewear shoppers say they’re looking for garments to smooth out their fronts so that they can appear slimmer and their clothing can appear flatter. The good news is that there are several styles of shapewear that can successfully address tummy pooch. The silhouettes described below will help your find the right shaper for your body. (more…)

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Categories Anatomy, Shapewear, Understanding Intimates
Author Marcy M.

Dear Shapewear Diary: Thoughts about the Shapewear Experience I

5 Jul

By Eva Ceinture
Cupid Intimates

What follows is the first in a series of blog posts in which I’ll be reviewing shapewear I’ve worn. I’ll be conveying how different control levels feel, and how various shapewear features work, with the goal of empowering you when you shop for shapewear on your own. I’ll make sure to tell you which types of outfits I wore with which shapewear pieces. This should help you select the best types of shapewear to address your various fashion needs. (more…)

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Categories Real Stories, Shapewear, Shopping for Intimates, Sizing & Fit, Understanding Intimates
Author Eva C.

The Best Shapewear to Eliminate Back Fat

29 Jun

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Naomi & Nicole®

If you’ve found yourself checking out your back in the mirror lately, you’re not alone. Many women loathe their love handles, muffin tops, and areas of bra spillage which, unfortunately, can easily be seen under the clothes of any season. Though all women are susceptible to these problems, known collectively as “back fat,” those who have apple and rectangular body shapes tend to hold more weight on their torsos, and suffer more from back fat, than those who have one of the other body shapes. Many women resort to donning jackets year round, but who wants to do that in the heat of the summer? Thankfully, there are some classic and new shapewear silhouettes that are perfect for smoothing out your back all year long: (more…)

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Categories Anatomy, Shapewear, Understanding Intimates
Author Marcy M.

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