Recently in Shapewear Category

I love shapewear.  I love the illusion it creates, and I'd rather see the illusion of a balanced, smooth and firm figure than the reality of sag, lump and jiggle.  I spent two solid hours with a friend last night at Macy's trying to find the perfect foundation pieces for her little black dress. A one piece body briefer would have been perfect, but the dress had a plunging neckline. Try finding a long legged body briefer that has allows for this.  Go ahead, try. This led to finding the right bra and high waisted to the thigh shaper. Lonnie Eiden, bra fitter extraordinaire spent the two hours running around, several bra choices in hand, as well. Lonnie works for Wacoal and will meet you at your desired department store for a fitting here in the Twin Cities. Contact her at AvalEid@aol.com. Lonnie explains that there are three different breast volumes for each cup size.  Shallow, Average and Full.  You can be an average 34 D but may require a different bra style than, for instance, a full 34 D. Different shaped breasts with the breast tissue in different places require a different style or shaped cup.  All so interesting.  I thought I knew bras.  But I guess I know results, not necessarily how to get there.  

When it was finished Lauri's 50-year-old, 10-petite figure looked smooth and firm with a lovely, youthful and plump décolletage.  She brought a pair of strappy heels and a slight debate ensued about hose with open toes but in the end we all agreed it just looked better with the black sheer sandalfoot hose. (Ever wonder why they're called sandalfoot?  THEY ARE FOR WEARING WITH SANDALS).  Gasp!  I know, I know, hose with open toes?  You bet. But that's another fashion vs. flatter blog attack.