Panties vs. the Thong and G-String
February 22, 2012

Ah, the age old question: what do you wear for your underwear? Do you want to go for the overall comfort of the panty, or do you want a little bit more of the wild side with the thong or the g-string? There are people who definitely sit on one side of the fence or the other and then there are those who like to mix it up a little bit. You know, they say that variety is the spice of life!

The Case for Panties

Panties are great and there are still a few choices you can make here too. Panties can mean full coverage briefs, bikinis, low rise or hipsters. Boy shorts are technically panties and those are great too. Then you have so many material choices, not to even get started on the colors, the patterns or the textures. Ideally, these are worn for comfort and for modesty. Even the racy bikini panty covers more than the thong does.

If you are sleeping and you wear underwear to bed, then the panty is probably the way you will choose to go. After all, who wants to turn over and have to unwedge their thong every few minutes? That is not a restful night of sleep my friends. In the winter months, having a layer of warm cotton or smooth silk between your delicate areas along with the woolly or other clothes you are wearing, might be a good idea as well.

The Case for Thongs and G-Strings

There is something deliciously wicked about pulling on something that people assume is reserved for strippers. It is a naughty little secret that might have you smiling and grinning for much of the day. But, there is actually a practical side to thongs and g-strings as well. You know those favorite slacks of yours? The ones that cup your bottom gently and make you look not only taller but thinner as well? In regular panties you get the dreaded panty line. But if you are wearing a thong or a g-string, no panty line!  There is nothing to ruin the smooth look of the pants, or to mar the perfect appearance that you get from behind.

Getting the Right Ones for You

No matter which you choose, the first thing you need is the right size. The wrong size panty is no more comfortable than the right size thong and the wrong size thong is like a crime against nature. Don’t be a slave to size here ladies; choose function over form and the right size over your ego.  Also, opt for the right materials for either choice. If you know that you aren’t a big fan of synthetics, don’t think that you will like them any better in a different form. Wear what you are comfortable in, with panties, with thongs or with g-strings.

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Corset Tops for Wearing Out
February 21, 2012

Once upon a time, a lady was not fully dressed without a corset. On top of her corset she would layer her chemise and then her frock and then more, depending on where she was living and the era she was living in. These days, there are less rules about what should and should not be worn, allowing women more freedom with their fashion. But that does not mean that some of the beautiful things from before should be ignored. Don’t worry about trying to stuff yourself into a corset, instead try wearing a corset top.

Corset tops structured like a regular corset without the painful binding, are really cute to wear as part of your everyday outfit. They are versatile enough to dress up for a night out, or dress down for a more casual day time appearance. For those who are a little more modest, they can be worn under a sweater or jacket. For those who are bold, it can be worn bare shouldered. There are very few restrictions today when wearing these tops.

Before shopping for your own corset top (and you will probably want several), it is a good idea to have an idea of the size you will need. Sizing of corset tops is slightly more relaxed than the sizing you would have with a regular corset, but still needs to be right or you ruin the look of the outfit. If it has been a while since you were last measured, this might be a good time to have a professional fitting, for both the top itself and for your bra.  The longer the top, the more interesting the fitting might be, especially if you are very definitely pear shaped, for instance.

Once you find the right corset top and are satisfied with the way it fits, you can start building outfits. Because they are designed the way they are, your other items should be a little more moderate to avoid making it look too much like a costume. One of the easiest ways to wear them is paired with blue jeans and a pair of simple shoes, or plain black boots. A simple skirt can also be a good choice, but avoid wearing one that is too short or you go right past the look of the costume and go even lower.

For daytime, it is best to wear your corset tops as part of a layered outfit, using an open sweater, jacket or blazer to tame the look down just a little bit. Stick with more neutral colours for day time, going with the brighter colours for nights out on the town.

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Lingerie: Comfort or Sex Appeal?
February 17, 2012

Ladies, when you are looking for new lingerie, do you shop for comfort or for sex appeal? Do you make your choices based on what someone else will think when they see you, or how you feel when you are wearing it? Is there a compromise that you can make that will allow you to have both comfort and sexy style at the same time?

For most women, there is no in between. Comfort is not sexy and sexy is not comfortable, but that is not always the whole story. They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so consider what your fellow is going to think is sexy before you discount the idea of being cozy and sexy at the same time. Sure, he is going to sit and look at lingerie models and drool a little bit, he can’t help it, men are just visual creatures, but when it comes down to the real deal, it is you he wants and you he is there with. He doesn’t want you to suffer. He can’t relax and enjoy himself if he knows that you are completely unnerved by the lingerie that you are wearing.

Of course, there are two kinds of comfort to consider when it comes to lingerie: your actual, physical comfort and the mental discomfort that you might feel if you are wearing something that is a little bit too much (or too little) for your liking. If you feel like a trashy tramp, that is going to read in your face and he is going to have a hard time relaxing, because you will be obviously tense and uptight.

While certain materials are always going to lean  one way or the other, there are some that can walk that fine line between sexy and comfortable and allow you to have a little bit of both at the same time. Look for a material that has a little softness or give to it and then opt for a hotter color, or a flashier design than you would normally wear. Sometimes even your old standby favorites can get a little bit of a sexy boost, if you pair them with some high heels, a squirt of your favorite perfume and a come get me attitude.

You don’t need to go to extremes in either direction either. Sure cotton lingerie is comfortable, but if you have fallen into the habit of wearing the same old rag tag underpants from the drawer with no real concern for how they look, you may have gotten too comfortable. On the other hand, if the lingerie you wear scares your mate, then you may have swung too far to the other end of the spectrum.

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Corsets – Why Do We Love Them
February 15, 2012

There is a saying among certain ladies that goes: show us a gal who doesn’t love her corsets and we will show you a gal that is wearing all the wrong ones. That’s right ladies. If you think that corsets are old fashioned or worse, relegated to only fetishists, then think again. All it takes is for you to slip into the right one and you will completely change your mind, forever.

Before anyone panics, keep this in mind: just because you love something does not mean you have to wear it every day. You love your hockey jersey or your high school band tee shirt, but you don’t drag those out of the closet every day right? Your silky black dress that fits you like a glove only gets worn for special occasions. So unless you have signed on as part of a burlesque troupe, you don’t need to wear your corsets every day to love them.

On the other hand, Dita Von Teese and others are famous for corset training, meaning that they wear their waist nipping corsets every day to keep their stunning figures just the way that they want them. It certainly would be a good day to keep from scarfing down huge portions at the next buffet style meal, because there really is no room for much more than a sip of wine once you are laced in.

That is another common misconception: that all corsets require you to be painfully laced in and that you will end up squirting all your jigglies above and below the material, making an odd, balloon animal type appearance. If you choose the wrong sized corsets, then you might actually run that risk, as well as cutting off your own circulation and making it even harder to agree that corsets are any good for anything at all. But there are many types and style of corsets and closures.

The first step to changing how you feel about corsets is to be professionally measured for one. Corsets are not always an exact science, because while you go by bra size somewhat, you have to make an allowance for your waist as well. The longer the corset, the trickier fitting it properly becomes. If there is a huge discrepancy between bust and waist, it might be easier to use the under the bust style, which allows you to fit your waist with the corset and then fit your breasts with something else. Of course, there are some styles that are meant to be worn without anything at all on the top, pushing the breasts up to their highest and most saucy appearance.

Once you find the right size and style you will love corsets too, even if you only wear yours for very special occasions.

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Sexy Lingerie in the Purse Should be the Tip off, Einstein
February 14, 2012

I am going to be drummed out of the Women’s club for this one, but I feel I have to do it. Valentine’s Day is coming up rather quickly and I think there are a few mysteries of life that should be cleared up. Men, look, you are not as stupid as you tend to look- it is just that we women do a few slippery little magic tricks, a little sleight of hand that keeps you guessing. Done correctly, you end up happy, but looking like a beagle who has misplaced his kibble bowl. Done wrong, we both look like clueless pups. Give us our small victories and everyone is happier for it.

The biggest question for a man is when is she going to agree to sleep with me. He thinks it when he takes a woman out for a first date, heck; he thinks it when he brushes past one on an elevator. At any given moment, every single man in the room has either had that question come to mind, has just finished thinking it, or is just about to. Boys, it is not really that big of a mystery, but in the spirit of being a sweet lady, here are some clues. Relax; we will get to the sexy lingerie in a moment. I am not one to use clever titles to get your interest and then not deliver. I will, however, refrain from bringing up Einstein anymore.

If you’re a jeans and tee shirt only kind of girl, shows up for your next date dresses in a skirt, you might be on the way to a romantic night. Bonus points for you if she has shaved her legs and you live in any of the areas where the word “snow” is greeted with visibly bared teeth and guttural growling.

Next up, look at her purse. I know you don’t know anything about purses; boys but you can get a rough estimate of size. Look at her bag. If it is large enough to hold a few items that she might need for an overnight stay, you might be in luck. Think about it. If her purse is big enough for a change of panties, a toothbrush, contact lens solution and maybe a few other things, then that might be a very good sign. After all, if she drops her bag and sexy lingerie spills out, that should pretty much say it all.

Very few women are going to come out and say “tonight is the night, big guy” but you never know. For most women, the trick is to get him, even you, Mr. Shy, to think that you made these things happen. And, the job that you all have now that I have pulled the rabbit out of the hat, is to pretend like you don’t know what we are doing. Give us our small victories boys and we will give you our love oh, and the right to see us in our sexy lingerie!

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