AS CHRISTIAN DIOR SAYS: 'WITHOUT FOUNDATION THERE IS NO FASHION'

Start of the new season so this blog is starting at the very beginning – the starting point of style being your underwear.  This is so very important to create a fab, complete and polished finish.

As Christian Dior says “without foundation there can be no fashion”.

So let’s take a look …

THE BRA

As you know there are so many to choose from – T-shirt, Racer-Back, Push-up, Plunge and the list goes on…… but the key is to get a bra that fits you so that all your ‘assets’ are sitting in the correct place. This is money well spent and Lingerie Shops are the place to go – the assistant will FIT you – NOT measure you.

How do we know when a bra is fitting us?

• First of all the numeric relates to the back measurement and the alpha relates to the cup size.
  
  
• A bra should not ride up at the back if so the back measurement is too big.
  
  
• A bra should fasten on loosest hook when purchased and over time with wear you will need to go onto the tightest hook.
  
  
• If we have excess breast tissue popping over or out to the sides of our bra – it is too small in the cup and gives us the appearance of ‘multiple’ boobs.
  
  
• You should not have strap marks when you remove your bra.
  
  
• A correctly fitting bra will give the appearance of you being slimmer and will elongate your torso creating a waistline

THE KNICKERS

Well like bras there are so many to choose from – Bridget Jones knickers, G-string, High-Waisted, Shorts, Shape-wear, Spanx …

• The secret is to always go a size bigger than your dress or trouser size to prevent extra skin coming to the fore!   Apart from this they are more comfortable to wear too.
  
  
• The massive range of shapewear available in knickers as well as all-in-ones has come on leaps and bounds over the years – these are not meant to make you look slimmer but to give you a smooth/polished look and finish.
  
  
  

HOSIERY

Your tights/hold ups are like make up for the legs – don’t ever leave this important piece of underwear to the last minute – hoping for the best. If you are going for bare legs – remember pedicures, waxing and plenty of body lotion.

PETTICOATS

What is a petticoat you may ask?

• This is something every woman should have in their wardrobe. It can transform clothes allowing a dress to slide and skim over your body creating a flawless finish.
  

I have so much more to share with you on this and other style and wardrobe advise. I look forward to speaking to you soon.

Happy Styling.
Karen x