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Black Friday at Bare Necessities!

November 24, 2009 by Krista

Black Friday begins the great deals in holiday shopping. Head over to Bare Necessities for unbelievable deals on your favorite brands! Some of the savings have already started with daily specials and product discounts leading up to Black Friday on November 27th and Cyber Monday on November 30th. Why leave the house and fight the crowds when you can shop in your sleepwear?

While you are there, be sure to check out the holiday giving page. Find everyone’s favorite things including stocking stuffers, recession proof gifts under $40, and comfy and cozy sleepwear!

If you aren’t a Bare Necessities subscriber, sign up today so you don’t miss any of the great sales including men’s styles, sports bras, minimizer bras, and more! Stock up on your favorites for you and for those on your list. Need some ideas to get you started? See my favorites below.

Don’t forget to add Bare Necessities to your thankful list on Thursday. With great deals and free shipping on orders over $100, we really have something to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping!

Menswear Trends at Bare Necessities

November 12, 2009 by Krista

Here on TLP, we focus a large amount of our commentary on women’s lingerie. However, once in a while, some menswear pieces strike our fancy. Currently, there is a new wave in menswear towards “fitwear” (i.e. shapewear for men).

Leading online retailer, Bare Necessities, has these new, innovative pieces flying off the shelves! Designed to give men a more slender midsection by slimming love handles and sculpting torsos, shaping tees by RIPT Fusion and Equmen are the ideal item for guys who want midesection control. And it isn’t just the midsections having all the fun! Underwear by 2(x)ist and Calvin Klein also provide support.

RIPT Fusion tees come in both crew neck and v-neck styles. Giving firm control from the chest to hips, this moisture wicking tee will keep you cool and dry. The elongated design eliminates roll up so you can focus on fun and not fixing your t-shirt! Retailing at $58 each, RIPT Fusion tees are a great investment.

Equmen Firm Control Shaping tees are available in V-Neck, Tank Top, and Long Sleeve. Developed by physical therapists, these tees are designed to support core muscles and improve posture while slimming and streamling as well as controlling body temperature. The seamless, stretch nylon blend is also tagless for comfort. Equmen tees retail between $89 and $109.

For the gentlemen needing coverage in just the waist area, 2(x)ist’s Form Contour Pouch Brief with Shaping Waistband is a great option. This stretch cotton brief provides moderate control as it instantly slims and smooths the waist. The brief also features a fly front and contour pouch. At $18, it’s a steal!

Calvin Klein is showing support through it’s Body Boost Rear Boosting Trunk. With hidden support to give a boost, this trunk-style boxer brief comfortably hugs your body. The $22 undergarment also features a 2 ply contour pouch. Calvin Klein also provides a Body Boost Hip Brief and Body Boost Trunk option.
Happy shopping, gentlemen! Bare Necessities will take care of you. Here’s to looking slim and trim during the holiday season.

Japanese Blossom Collection by Calvin Klein

November 6, 2009 by Kelly

I just came across Calvin Klein Underwear‘s new Japanese Blossom collection, and I am smitten! The collection is small (a contour bra, hipster, and chemise) but gorgeous. The graphic blossom print is accented by touches of black and it looks like it would be perfect for any season – the colors suggest the fall, but the flowers bring warm summer days to mind!

Calvin Klein Japanese Blossoms — Calvin Klein Japanese Blossom

If you’re interested in buying these for yourself, head to cku.com to purchase. For a limited time, you can also get 20% off the most expensive item in your order – visit our sales page for the code and details.

Consumers Turning to Hosiery in Tough Economic Times

November 25, 2008 by Krista

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! 🙂

Mayra Suarez for Macy’s Lingerie

June 19, 2008 by Mandolina

Mayra Suarez is a Mexican fashion model that only recently transitioned to lingerie and swimwear work… I found these photos of here modeling for Macy’s and came to the painful realization that we’ve only mentioned Macy’s in a negative way.

This is a perfect way to be positive! 😀

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