17 Dec
By Rose Early
Cupid Intimates
Not too long ago, while merchandising some products in the intimate apparel section of a department store, a little old lady walked up to me. Without hesitating, she pulled down her pants and asked me if I could find the girdle she was wearing. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. (more…)
3 Dec
By Carol D.
Cupid Intimates
Though most women don’t wear strapless tops or dresses every day, there are times that call for them. Walk through the formal dress department of your favorite retailer and you’ll be amazed at the beautiful strapless selections that are available – cocktail dresses, elegant evening wear, sparkly holiday outfits, and prom gowns in all the colors of the rainbow. But a question instantly comes to mind – “What to wear underneath?”
10 Nov
By Lynn B.
Cupid Intimates
As an intimate apparel merchandiser, I’m in department stores most of the day, five days a week. When trying to help customers, I never know what I might see, hear, or learn. Most conversations I have with them deal with the body part they’re trying to lift, smooth, firm, or preferably make go away (without using liposuction). Much of the time, I help customers find the garments that will do the trick. And more often than not, I walk away with a cute story about the encounter that I’m able to share with others in the form of advice.
27 Oct
By Monica S. Meyer
Cupid Intimates
Close your eyes. Remember when you were in your 20’s and early 30’s, and you saw your body as an elegantly-shaped hourglass? You had full, perky breasts, a tiny waist, and voluptuous hips – a figure sought after by the opposite sex. Maybe you’ve been lucky. Maybe you’ve worked hard. Maybe you still have that same shape today. Unfortunately, for most of us who are 35 and older, that idealized image of the hourglass isn’t visible when we open our eyes and look at ourselves today. Instead, we see breasts that are sagging, waists that have expanded, and hips – heaven forbid – that are narrower than our waists. (more…)
