IN FORM®

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

It’s that time of year again.  Christmas and Valentine’s Day are big holidays for intimate apparel stores and departments.  Catalog space and promotions highlight sales of lingerie.  Satin and silk chemise and robe sets and richly-colored coordinating bra-and-panty sets are just a few of the timeless staple items of the season.  And it’s not just women doing all of the shopping for this stuff.  These holidays are also occasions for wallets to spew out good intentions, and for men to journey into foreign territory and buy some things for the ladies in their lives. (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Perfection.  Most of us strive for it; few of us ever attain it.  It’s especially true when it comes to our bodies.  All of us have bodies that aren’t symmetrical.  Our arms or legs may not measure out to exactly the same lengths, or one of our eyes or ears may be situated a bit above or below the other.  But most importantly for these pages, our breasts are almost never identical twins.  Did you know that the average woman has one breast that’s nearly a half size larger than the other?  It’s the issue that perhaps most often causes fit problems when we try on bras, camisoles, and bodybriefers.  And, of course, women who’ve had to undergo mastectomies or lumpectomies often find their new busts to be uneven and difficult to fit.  The fit challenges associated with having breasts of two different sizes can cause frustration and insecurity when shopping for, and wearing, intimates.  So what’s a girl to do? (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

The average woman changes bras sizes six times over the course of her life.  When such a transition occurs, it can be hard to determine the correct new size or find that great new style.  Fortunately, there are folks available on the frontlines of intimate apparel boutiques and department stores who are more than happy to help customers like you in the search for the right size and correct fit.  If you find yourself intimidated by the prospect of being professionally fitted for a bra, don’t be.  These fit specialists are there to assist you.  But what should you expect from a typical fitting? (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Miraclesuit® Shapewear

If you’re looking to create an hourglass silhouette, the waist cincher can be a fantastic addition to your shapewear wardrobe.  In addition to sculpting a shapely waist, a cincher also controls back fat and tames the tummy.  The modern waist cincher is made with stretchy fabrics and flexible boning that move with your body, ensuring a comfortable fit.  Below is a compilation of some of the most frequently asked questions about waist cinchers, and answers to them. (more…)