The Lingerie Post » Wolford http://www.the-lingerie-post.com The most beautiful lingerie and swimwear in the world... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:23:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Expert Advice from Jenny Altman of Bare Necessities! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2011/06/dressing-from-the-inside-out-expert-advice-from-jenny-at-bare-necessities/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2011/06/dressing-from-the-inside-out-expert-advice-from-jenny-at-bare-necessities/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:29:47 +0000 Krista http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=17225 We are so excited to have Jenny Altman, of BareNecessities.com (and all around fashion expert!), as our guest blogger today!  She’s here to let you know her tips and suggestions for what to wear underneath it all for your upcoming occasions!  See below for her fabulous advice.  Thanks, Jenny!

So, it’s the big day.  Whether that means it’s your prom, graduation, wedding, or reunion, you have spent a long time planning the outfit.  I know you’ve got your dress, shoes, and jewelry all mapped out, but what about what to wear under the dress?  Don’t leave that as an afterthought.  Since you get dressed starting from the inside-out, it’s important to plan your outfit this way.

Here are a few key tips:

1- Buy the dress in your right size.  That means the size you are now, not the size you are hoping to be.  You always look slimmer wearing a dress that fits.

2- Keep it simple.  Including jewelry and hair/makeup.  You don’t want to look back at this big event 10 years from now and wonder what you were thinking.  Classic never goes out of style.

3- Dress appropriately for your age.  Whether you are 16 and going to a prom, or the mother of the bride, think what style suits your age best.  You can still be a hot mama in a dress with sleeves.  Nobody needs to see your entire back and all of your cleavage on this special day!

4- Dress appropriately for your body.  Play-up your best features and play-down your least appealing.  For example, if your breasts are just too big for wedding photos, don’t feel the need to go strapless just because you thought Kate Middleton might (FYI – she didn’t). You look best in styles made for your body, whether it’s mini, mermaid, or full-length.

The under-arsenal:

It’s very important to pick the proper underpinnings that suit your dress and you.  I find all my favorite underpinnings at BareNecessities.com.  If you have a chance to match undergarments to the dress before any final fittings, that is key!  Buy a few key undergarments to take with you to your fitting.  If you aren’t having fittings, buy a few undergarments items and try them on with the dress at least a week before the event.  Stand in the dress, move around in it, and most importantly, look at yourself from the back.  Don’t forget to look at yourself in the daylight.  You may realize your dress is more sheer than it looked in the fitting room; which may call for a slip!

It’s very important to buy the right size for all my suggested underpinnings below.  If a bra isn’t fitting right, you’ll have spillage.  Even worse, the bra will be falling down on you all night. For shapewear, go bigger.  It’s best that the shapewear holds you in to give you a smooth, slim look.  Lastly, always go nude or black.  Nude is best everything that isn’t black, even a crisp white wedding dress.

#1- The Bra

Choose strapless or convertible unless you are 100% sure your bra and bra straps will be concealed by the dress.

Other Suggested Bras: Felina Bra of the Year, Wacoal Red Carpet Convertible Underwire Bra, Pure Style Girlfriends Wire Free Push Up Perks Adhesive Bra, Spanx Bra-Cha-Cha Strapless Underwire Bra (best for average figures)

#2- The Panty

Seamless and nude are the best way to go.  I would suggest a girl short if you’re looking for the seamless look with more coverage.

Other Suggested Panties: Calvin Klein Naked Thong, Hanky Panky Original Signature Lace Thong, Commando Low Rise Thong, Cosabella Aire Mesh Low Rise Hot Pants

#3- The shaping garment

For this one you really need to match it to your dress and your specific needs. What area are you trying to conceal or smooth?  Something specific like the waist or tummy?  Or, are you looking for an overall shaper that helps everything?  Pick the problem area and then look for a piece that will work for you.  If your dress is navy or chocolate, choose black shaping pieces.  Also, if you’re getting married on the beach in Mexico, please don’t pick something too heavy.  Pick something appropriate for the weather.  There are lighter weight shaping garments with mesh and other breathable fabrics.

Waist: Look for something that’s high-waisted to cinch in the waist area

Other Suggested Shapers: TC Fine Intimates Pull on Waist Cincher, Dr. Rey Shapewear Hi-Waist Brief

Tummy: Look for something with high compression in the tummy

Other Suggested Shapers: Spanx Undie-tectable Hi-Waist Shapewear Pany, Flexees Easy Up Easy Down Firm Control Brief, Cass Luxury Shapewear Invisibellas Shaper Boyshorts

Wear your own bra: If you can’t part with your own bra, or need the support of a serious bra, pick one of these to pair with it. These give you the freedom of mixing and matching.

Other Suggested Shapers: Spanx Slimplicity Open Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit, Sassybax Bottom Boosting All-in-One Shaper, Dr. Rey Shapewear All-in-One Step-in Body Briefer,

Butt/thighs: Look for something that lifts the rear while still giving separation.  Make sure the shaping continues through the thigh and choose mid-thigh if you need it all the way down.

Other Suggested Shapers: Spanx Slimplicity High Waist Girl Short Panty, Shatobu High Waist-to-Knee Calorie Burning Shaper

Everything: I love an all-in-one shaper that combines the bra and shaper. You get less lines and have less pieces to match up.

Other Suggested Shapers: Va Bien Seamless Underwire Comfort Strap Firm Control Body Briefer, TC Fine Intimates Strapless Convertible Bra Slip, Sassybax Pretty Slip with Underwire Bra, Va Bien Ultra Lift Low Plunge Body Briefer

#4-Hosiery

Do you need hosiery? In warm weather, I prefer a footless hose that covers the thigh and leg. This way you can show off your gorgeous shoe and pedicure without having webbed feet. If you feel you need hosiery all the way to the feet, then try to stick with a closed or closed-front shoe. Go for a black sheer in the warmer months.

Other Suggested Hosiery: Spanx In Power Line High Waisted Footless Panythose, Calvin Klein Hosiery Zero Waistband Control Top Pantyhose, Wolford Satin Touch Evening Thigh Highs

#5- Extras

Make a little emergency kit to keep in your purse.  Be sure it includes nipple covers, fashion tape, Bandaids and a small sewing kit.  And don’t forget the mints!

Other Suggested Extras: Pure Style Girlfriends Stay Put Double Sided Fashion Tape, Fashion Forms Magic Sponge, Foot Petals Tip Toes Cushions 3 pack

Now go and have a fabulous night! Put on a smile and know that you are prepped and ready to take center stage.

Xo,

Jenny

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2011/06/dressing-from-the-inside-out-expert-advice-from-jenny-at-bare-necessities/feed/ 0 Wolford Hosiery & Lingerie, Spring/Summer 2010 http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2010/02/wolford-hosiery-lingerie-springsummer-2010/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2010/02/wolford-hosiery-lingerie-springsummer-2010/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:01:02 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=12093 We love Wolford at The Lingerie Post – and every time we get a chance to show you upcoming hosiery and lingerie from the Austrian label, we do so. Today, a preview of yet another drop-dead gorgeous Spring/Summer collection.

Even more than in 2009, the 2010 collection has some of the most detailed patterns I’ve seen on hosiery from a mainstream label. Floral details, geometric labyrinths and jaw-dropping baroque-style patterns catch the eye as soon as you see these photos – and make these tights and stay-ups even more of a fashion statement.

The images really do speak for themselves on this one, if you ask me.

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Photos via Mugo at HQ-Models.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2010/02/wolford-hosiery-lingerie-springsummer-2010/feed/ 1 The World’s Most Expensive Hosiery http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-worlds-most-expensive-hosiery/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-worlds-most-expensive-hosiery/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:59:56 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=8115 Tightsplease has just introduced what they say are the most expensive tights out there, now available for pre-order. The tights are Wolford Fringe Tights, 100 denier, with five rows of fringing down the calf and to the ankle.  They cost £199 (about $320 and €215) and only a few hundred have been made. Personally, I would find the fear of snagging £199 hosiery to be too crippling to ever wear them! But if you love these (and have the money!) you can claim yours at Tightsplease.com.

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]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-worlds-most-expensive-hosiery/feed/ 0 The Best of Hosiery for Fall at Bare Necessities! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-best-of-hosiery-for-fall-at-bare-necessities/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-best-of-hosiery-for-fall-at-bare-necessities/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:18:53 +0000 Krista http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=7771 DKNY Chevron Net TightsWe’ve posted in the past about the leading role that hosiery is taking in the intimate apparel world.  No longer is hosiery just pantyhose!  Today, hosiery can cover the gamut from colorful to muted or from textured to smooth.  Regardless, hosiery is one of the new ways to add flair to a fashionable wardrobe both outside and inside the bedroom.

Bare Necessities has done a great job compiling their Top 10 Hosiery picks featuring the best of the best from sheer and smoothing to opaque and shaping styles.  Featuring brands like Hue, Wolford, SPANX, DKNY, and more, there is something for everyone this fall.  Reflecting the trends on the runway, many tights and leggings this season have an 80s feel with prints, patterns, and colors reminiscent of that era.  In a more classic vein, textures and patterns take center stage featuring chevrons, herringbones, plaids, and argyles (one of my favorites!).  See below for a sampling of styles available this fall and know that there are plenty more where those came from!

DKNY Lace Tights Wolford Grace Leggings
So Low Twill Jean Leggings Falke Maxima Tights
Wolford Tabea Tights Hue Liquid Leggings

Fortunately for all of us (and all of our budgets), Bare Necessities is an Commando Tights equal opportunity provider of trends at all price points.  And, of course, you can’t be the free shipping with orders over $100!  With over 250 styles to choose from, you are bound to find something perfect for you.  New styles are added frequently and others are frequently on sale, so check back often.

Speaking of new styles, those of you who love Ed Hardy & Christian Audigier will be happy to know that an assortment of hosiery from both brands will be hitting the site very soon along with my personal favorite.  I’m overjoyed that none other than Commando has launched into the  hosiery world with laser cut waistband, opaque tights!  The same innovative elements of Commando underwear is now featured in a variety of tights!  Currently, Bare Necessities is selling the Matte Opaque Tights.  Not only can you choose from black or brown tights, but also choose from a solid or paisley print waistband.

Happy shopping!

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/the-best-of-hosiery-for-fall-at-bare-necessities/feed/ 2 Elongate Your Leg with Wolford’s Spring 2009 Collection http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/02/elongate-your-leg-with-wolfords-spring-2009-collection/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/02/elongate-your-leg-with-wolfords-spring-2009-collection/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:15:50 +0000 Rene http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=3338 In 2001-2002, Wolford went through a common exercise for a company that licenses the brand to franchisers. During that year, Wolford took control of some of the franchises and started a joint venture called Wolford Boutiques LLC to take ownership of some of the other boutiques. It isn’t clear which boutiques are company owned, but it looks like most of the US outlets are owned by the LLC. (Info). Some of the outlets have closed. This isn’t surprising considering the miserable year in retail in the US. Due to the restructuring, the parent company is relatively strong.

While I was watching Trinny and Susannah try to take over the US like they did in the UK, I picked up an interesting tip in their first show. Elongating the leg is a key element of dress. (See the show)


Here the girls cut away the straps from the shoe to show how these horizontal lines cause the eye to shorten the leg. Wolford’s spring line focuses on the vertical line causing the leg to look long. Nearly every piece has an embellishment that runs the length of the leg.

Wolford is available at many online retailers. Pictures courtesy of TLC and Wolford.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/02/elongate-your-leg-with-wolfords-spring-2009-collection/feed/ 1 Consumers Turning to Hosiery in Tough Economic Times http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/11/consumers-turning-to-hosiery-in-tough-economic-times/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/11/consumers-turning-to-hosiery-in-tough-economic-times/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:28 +0000 Krista http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=1997 With the markets down and no sign of a rebounding economy on the horizon, people all around the world are tightening their belts and scrutinizing their budgets.  Smaller amounts of disposable income means that most industries are seeing drops in profits.  However, hosiery is one of the few seeing increases and experiencing the lipstick effect, or the “Lipstick Index.”  This term developed out of an economic trend, during down economic times, that showed as profits for other products decreased, lipstick sales increased.  Why?  The idea is that when there is less money to spend on yourself, you tend to splurge on those small, relatively inexpensive luxuries, like lipstick, rather than more extravagant wardrobe purchases.

In this past year, hosiery has exhibited this trend.  According to sources cited in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. women’s hosiery sales have risen 2.3% over the past year.  Dan Sackrowitz, vice president of business development for one of TLP’s favorite online retailers, Bare Necessities, says that customers have been purchasing opaque or patterned tights as a way to update their current wardrobes.  He further remarks to the WSJ that sales of hosiery increased 60% in September and 70% in October.  Wow!  (See here for the full article.)

Want to know more?  Check out Rene’s series of informative posts on popular hosiery brands.

Want to know what I have my eye on?  See below for my favorite hosiery picks (available at Bare Necessities).  And with $5 shipping every day, you can afford to stay in and avoid venturing out into the cold to buy them!  :)

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/11/consumers-turning-to-hosiery-in-tough-economic-times/feed/ 0 Wolford: 2008-2009 Hosiery http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/wolford-2008-2009-hosiery/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/wolford-2008-2009-hosiery/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:00:14 +0000 Rene http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/wolford-2008-2009-hosiery/ In this abbreviated series, TLP will look at new hosiery for the 2008-2009 seasons. With fall and winter rapidly approaching in the northern hemisphere, it is time to start thinking about hosiery and leggings.

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Wolford has a fifty plus year history. Wolford was one of the first to market the hold-up. This fall, Wolford is offering several hosiery illusions.

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The Mignon Stay-Up includes a diamond pattern with a reprieve in the back of the leg forming the outline of a larger diamond. They are £37.00. These Cuff Leggings are made of merino wool with a chunky-knit. The extra length makes them perfect for wearing with high-heels. The side opens with Swarovski buttons. These are £149.00.

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On the left , the Aspen Stirrup Tights look a little like ski pants including a front seam. For £59.00. On the right, a Merino wool stay-up. They do not contain lycra since wool has an innate elasticity. For £29.00.

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On the left, Opera Tights with a nice graphical stripe – horizontal around the thigh and a thin line traveling up the rear for £25.00. On the right, Sascha Tights includes a mix of lines and patterns. Below the thigh, polka dots dominate this pair for £26.00.

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The Alcazar Tights are a clever illusion. The seam is on the side, the stay-up effect is an optical illusion and the fishnet on the leg is not real, but they look smashing for £34.00. On the right, the Bracelet Tights have a chain look along the leg and around the waist for £25.00.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/wolford-2008-2009-hosiery/feed/ 0 Brand new Nancy Meyer website filled with goodies! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/11/new-nancy-meyer-website-filled-with-goodies/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/11/new-nancy-meyer-website-filled-with-goodies/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:17:18 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/brands/la-perla/new-nancy-meyer-website-filled-with-goodies.html Nancy Meyer WebsiteNancy Meyer is one of the bigger online luxury lingerie retailers, and off course that means them updating their entire website is news to us. So — today we take a look at the new Nancy Meyer website, and the improvements they’ve made! :)

First off all, they’ve kept the central position the designers have on their website. It’s super easy to browse through excellent labels such as La Perla, Eres, Wolford, Araks, Andres Sarda, Jean Yu, Janet Reger, John Galliano, Poet and many more! Again, that’s still Nancy Meyer’s strong point: the brands.

They have made searching their site a little easier.Carine Gilson Silk and Lace Camisole About a month ago, when they added the new I.D. Sarrieri, it took about a week for the items to appear in their searches — now, all seems to be working, even the latest collections. That’s so important, so well done! ;)

The most prominent update is the design. The website is even more pretty now, and still have that signature classy look. I enjoyed the simplicity of the Nancy Meyer website before — but browsing has only become simpler.

Check it out — and happy shopping! ;) :D

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Stay-ups, tights, sexy bodies, … all with a Valentino touch!

As always — the pics will do most of the talking: enjoy them! More info is on the Wolford website — check it out!

Red Valentino Wolford TightsValentino and Wolford BodyValentino and Wolford Coop Black Body
Valentino Wolford String BodySexy Red Valentino Wolford BodyWolford Valentino Tights Black Gray

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/10/valentino-design-together/feed/ 1 Alexis Boker in lingerie by Richard Warren http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/09/alexis-boker-in-lingerie-by-richard-warren/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/09/alexis-boker-in-lingerie-by-richard-warren/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:40:07 +0000 Bert http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/brands/wolford/alexis-boker-in-lingerie-by-richard-warren.html

This editorial for a European fashion magazine was a continuation of my “Dollhouse” series. However this was not a set in the studio but a real house built to miniature scale with real wood floors, windows , staircase. It was built as a play house for some very fortunate children in New York. Alexis Boker of T Models NY wears a Prada bra, Only Hearts sweater, panties by Elle MacPhearson Intimates and socks by Wolford. ~ Lingerie Photographer Richard Warren

Alexis Boker in a Prada bra

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