IN FORM®

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Some women get attached to their bras.  As a tween, before the boom of online retailing, I remember the day my mother found out that her favorite bra style had been discontinued.  She was devastated.  But she knew that she had to act quickly, so I became a captive on my mother’s desperate trek to scavenge every last unit of that style left in stores in our vast metropolitan area.  At that time, I didn’t understand her frustration, and couldn’t appreciate it until later in my life. (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

The invention of push-up bras sent the world into a tizzy clamoring for buxom breasts.  Suddenly, without the need for cosmetic surgery, change was on offer for every woman.  The resulting cleavage fever raised expectations, and birthed a series of bra inserts and additional new bra designs promising to deliver alluring volume enhancement.  Accordingly, here are some easy ways for any woman to create a beautiful bustline. (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

When it comes to the fit, fashion, and function of your bra, bodybriefer, cami, torsette, or bra slip, straps can make a big difference.  There are many different kinds, and the following list incorporates the majority of strap options available today.  Keep in mind that the classifications below aren’t mutually-exclusive; often one set of straps has a combination of characteristics that allows it to be placed in several different categories at once. (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Any well-dressed lady knows how difficult using the restroom can be when outfitted for a big event.  Not only must extra time and attention be paid to touching up hair and make-up, extra care must be taken to make sure everything is tucked in or lying correctly.  Special outfits are often more delicate and intricate than a typical day’s ready-to-wear.  And chances are that underneath that fabulous dress are layers building the foundation of a flawless look.  Unfortunately, when it comes to thinking about “bathroom ease,” nothing complicates matters more than negotiating the complexities of shapewear. (more…)