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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Spiking Your Wardrobe With Exotic Wear

Exotic wear is generally available for use by the adventurous woman. Such clothing items include bikini panties, tanga thongs, and g-strings. Although the definition of "exotic wear" differs from one person to another, it is generally accepted that the conventional conservative woman does not consider exotic garments as a necessity in her wardrobe. Today's fashion industry has an abundance of exotic wear, however each woman starts from her own comfort level, as most exotic garments are flexible.

This means that one can easily start by wearing the translucent lacy panties and move to wearing other exotic types of garments, as her comfort level rises. Women dress in exotic wear because in addition to improving their perception about their bodies, the clothing item can make them appear more sexy and desirable. They are also used for functional purposes, such as covering the panty lines.

Exotic wear is made of various materials, such as leather, silk, lace, satin and cotton. While cotton is used for practical reasons like all day wear. Others like leather, lace and silk are used to attain an ultra sexy look. For a tropical holiday, cotton exotic clothes are most ideal as it allows for good ventilation. Cotton is also very comfortable and lightweight.

Exotic clothing can be a wonderful experience. If a woman intends to use them while vacationing in the tropics, she should start wearing them in advance, to allow enough time to adjust. This will eliminate the uneasy feeling one might have in wearing it for the first time while on holiday.

Generally, exotic wear comprises revealing or provocative clothes. These are common in different night club settings, which feature a relaxed atmosphere of exotic dressing. Women often dress in exotic clothes to reveal that provocative side.

Some of these items are popular on tropical beaches around the world. The exotic lingerie not only makes you look sexy but also helps spice up your overall appearance. Many proactive women use the exotic lingerie to enchant their men. The silk clothing items are especially worth considering, by any woman who wants to make a statement to her partner.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Silk - The State Secret You Can Wear

There is no more romantic fiber than silk. Prized for thousands of years for it's many luxurious properties, the creation of silk was a once a state secret which only reached Europe as a result of espionage by agents of the Byzantine empire. The fabric itself was worn only by emperors and kings, it's use often restricted by law to the higher echelons of society. This thin but strong fiber was once the major basis for international trade, prized across the world for it's color, for the way it felt against the skin and for it's soft, flattering gleam.

How did it all begin? A very long time ago (2700BC or so), in a land far away, Léi ZÇ", wife of the legendary Yellow Emperor of China, was sitting in her garden, when the cocoon of a silk moth fell into her cup of tea. Léi ZÇ" noticed that the cocoon began to unravel so she pulled on the thread and soon found she had enough to stretch all across her garden. The thread glinted in the light and was very strong, Léi ZÇ" was curious to see if it could be woven into cloth, and so, legend has it, the manufacture of silk, known as sericulture, began.

Archaeologists have found samples of silk in China which date back to 3500 BC, and silk fibers have been found in Egyptian Mummies over 3000 years old, indicating that silk may be one of the oldest commodities in international trade. The Chinese emperors tried to keep the method of silk manufacture secret in order to maintain a monopoly, though they often gave silk as a diplomatic gift. For thousands of years they were largely successful.

Like the Chinese the Romans tried to limit the use of silk; the Emperor Tiberius forbade the wearing of silk by anyone other than the Emperor, thought apparently no-one paid much attention. Still there was no way to actually manufacture silk, until, in the reign of Emperor Justinian, some silk worm eggs were smuggled into the great city of Constantinople. Even there the secret of production was kept close, within the palace walls, and the fabric was reserved for the Emperor and his family as well as for use in diplomatic gifts.

Hundreds of years later, Venetian merchants traded in silk, bringing it to the rest of Europe, but despite many attempts to create a silk manufacturing industry in Europe, the major centers of production are still China, Thailand and India.

Why is silk so prized? There are many reasons. Most silks are made from the cocoons of the mulberry silkworm. These fibers are extremely strong and have a triangular cross section. The flat sides reflect light in interesting ways, giving the fabric its unique gleam. Because it is very absorbent, silk is a very comfortable fiber to wear in hot climates, it is also very light, allowing the wearer to almost forget he or she is clothed at all. The smoothness of the fabric makes it pleasant to feel against the skin, but perhaps silks most outstanding feature is it's ability to absorb dye. Silk fabrics are distinguished by their especially beautiful colors, outstandingly bright or brilliantly subtle. No other fabric takes dye in quite the same way, making silk the first choice fabric for garments which need to be light but warm, beautifully colored and with the delicate sheen of moonlight.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Choosing Comfortable Hosiery

There are many different types of hosiery available and choosing the right one can be very confusing. As most people are interested in comfort, how can people choose the most comfortable type of hosiery for their needs? The most common type of hosiery is certainly tights. These are very common and are available in all sorts of different colors, sizes, thicknesses and varieties. These are suitable for lots of different purposes and uses. Tights are very warm because they cover the whole leg. The waistband and gusset are thicker than the rest of the tights. These can provide warmth however can also be slightly uncomfortable in some circumstances. Tights are a very practical form of hosiery and can be worn every day.

Stockings are very similar to tights however these are not connected together. They are actually like big socks and are held up by suspenders and a garter belt. Stockings can be quite uncomfortable and can cause discomfort. Suspenders can rub against your skin and cause irritation. These can also be too tight if the wrong size is purchased.

Holdups are very similar to stockings. These are also two separate parts however do not need garter belts and suspenders to hold them up. These holdups have elastic around the top of the socks which will hold them up. Holdups can be one of the most comfortable types of hosiery because they are cool during the summer months. If the weather is very hot however then the elastic strap can cause discomfort.

During the winter you might prefer to wear tights rather than stockings. Tights provide extra warmth because the whole thing is connected. Tights are also available in much thicker deniers which will provide more warmth. Stockings might be ideal for the summer however the tight garter strap could be very uncomfortable.

There are many different types of hosiery each with their own advantages and disadvantages. There's no right answer to choose which type of hosiery would be best for you. It's actually all up to your personal preferences and the occasion that you are wearing them for. The weather will also affect the type of hosiery you can wear.

Choose the right type of hosiery for your needs so that you are comfortable throughout the day. Make sure you wear the right size of hosiery so that they are as comfortable as possible.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Flaunt Your Curves in Sexy Plus Size Lingerie - Corsets, Thigh Highs, and Garter Belts

Whether you've got a new honey, want to knock the socks off of your spouse, or simply love to dress up for yourself, you have a need for sexy plus size lingerie! Unfortunately, many plus size women just simply cannot walk into their local Victoria's Secret store and leave with the perfect garment because of limited sizes and selections. Thankfully, there are specialty stores - both brick-and-mortar and online - that cater to the needs for lacy, silk, satiny, sexy lingerie in extended sizes. However, the first step in bringing home those sexy undergarments is to know exactly what to look for!

Corsets


Many women tend to conjure up images of an old-fashioned, uncomfortable garment when they think about corsets. Nowadays, this couldn't be further from the truth. Corsets are used both as "waist training" undergarments to allow for smooth fit underneath clothes - as well as a sexy fashion centerpiece for a romantic evening.

A perfect fit for a corset doesn't mean that you cannot breathe, but rather you should feel "comfortably held in" throughout the bust and torso. Pay close attention to how your corset fastens - usually by lacing or hook attachments - as you may need a bit of help getting into the garment. Women tend to love corsets because the extra shaping effectively takes off 2-3 inches from the waist. The ultimate payoff is a beautiful hourglass figure.

Thigh Highs and Garter Belts


Thigh highs and garter belts are the perfect accessory to match a pair of pretty lacy panties. Whether your preference is to wear thigh high pantyhose with backseams or fishnets (or maybe both!), they may need a little help staying up - and this is where garter belts come into play! Garter belts are typically fashioned with a hook attachment to fasten to the lacy band of thigh highs. Many women relish in the fact that wearing these garments adds a level of sexy surprise to an otherwise understated outfit. Imagine his surprise to see that underneath that conservative business suit that you're wearing lace-trimmed thigh high pantyhose and a garter belt!

It can be challenging to find a wide selection of corsets, thigh highs, garter belts, and other sexy plus size lingerie, but the search doesn't have to be a chore. There are several specialty stores where you can do virtual shopping to your heart's content, including Lingerie.com, Netpinky, and Hips and Curves!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Differences Between Fine and Opaque Tights

There are lots of different types of tights which are available to purchase. This can make it very confusing to choose the right ones for your needs. You should try to work out which type of leg covering is best for the occasion. Fine tights are transparent and you can see through them, whereas opaque tights are much thicker and you can't see through them. Both of them are good but are useful for different purposes. This will depend on the time of the year you are wearing them and also the type of outfit.

Most fine tights are made from nylon; these are available in different thicknesses or deniers. The denier is a numerical value given to the density of the weave in the tights. There are also a lot of different colors to suit skin tones. These are designed to even up your natural skin tone. Fine tights are normally worn if you are wearing a skirt if you don't want to show off your bare legs. They are also ideal for evening out skin tones. There are matte versions and there are also versions which have sheens if required. Fine tights are common to wear at work because they look professional.

Opaque tights are thicker and you can't see through them. These can be made from wool which makes them ideal for winter wear. These are available in lots of different colors and are perfect for non-natural colors such as dark and bright colors. As you can't see through these tights they are better for colors which are not natural. These are available in all types of different designs including animal print designs. Thicker tights are ideal for anyone who wants to wear a skirt without freezing.

Care

The care of these different types of tights will be subtly different. Thinner finer tights are much more delicate and need to be treated with care. Opaques are more forgiving but they can still ladder if you're not careful. Make sure that you take good care of your tights and they should last you for a long time to come. The lower the denier, the lower the thickness and the more likely they are to snag.

Opaque tights are thicker and so much less likely to ladder however this doesn't mean that laddering is completely avoided. They may be stronger however it's still possible for them to ladder. With thicker wool tights you will also have to watch out for bobbling, this can be caused if you machine wash these tights. Now you should be aware of the different types of tights and how you can care for each one. They are very similar to one another but it's a good idea to have both types on hand so that you can wear either when the need arises.