IN FORM®

By Adam Welsch
Miraclesuit® Shapewear

Philosophers have mused about it.  Artists have sketched it.  Poets have written verse about it, and musicians have sung its praises.  But most fail to do it justice.  Is it a work by Socrates, Michelangelo, or Homer?  Is it one of the natural wonders of the world?  Is it an elegantly simple, unifying, scientific principle?  Nope.  It’s the foundation of foundations; the classic piece of intimate apparel that should be a part of every woman’s wardrobe.  It’s the bodybriefer.  Though you’re undoubtedly acquainted with it, and may have heard it referred to by one of its many aliases – all-in-one, body shaper, body slimmer, bodysuit, or body glove  – you’ve probably never worn one.  As we enter that time of the year (Halloween through New Year’s Day) when most people put on at least a few pounds, it’s not a bad idea to keep the bodybriefer in mind.  Why?  Because it allows you to continue to wear all of your favorite outfits, and look fabulous in them, until your New Year’s resolutions kick in and warm weather once again accommodates a regular exercise routine. (more…)

By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates

Whether or not you own some, chances are that you’re already quite familiar with sports bras.   Introduced in the 1970s, they’ve been providing extra support and comfort for women participating in athletics for more than three decades.  But how much do you know about intimates designed to accommodate the exercise and fitness needs of the lower half of a woman’s body?  Sport panties, which do just that, comprise a relatively new category of woman’s intimate apparel.  So how do these 21^st-century undies differ from the more commonplace, Monday-to-Sunday undies worn by every woman? (more…)

By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates

In the United States alone, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.  For many of them, some form of mastectomy or lumpectomy becomes a necessary part of their treatment.  And while some patients choose to undergo breast reconstruction at the same time that their mastectomies (and some lumpectomies) are performed, others choose to delay reconstruction, or decide against it altogether.  For these latter two groups of patients, mastectomy bras and accessories can play an important role in the physical and emotional healing process. (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…)