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What items do you recommend for a COMPLETE lingerie wardrobe?
You may not need all these garments, but this is what we recommend:
- 6 everyday bras – seamless, padded, minimizer, or sexy
- 2 sports bras
- 1 strapless bra
- 1 backless bra
- 12 everyday panties – thong, bikini, brief
- 3 control briefs
- light, med, or firm
- 1 body slimmer
- Sleepwear – gowns and pajamas (travel, sexy, comfy)
- Robes – travel, silk, terry, cotton, chenille, or velour
- 1 pr slippers
- 12 pair hosiery – control tops, nude, black sheer or opaque
- 12 pair socks – trouser, sport, sheer
- 2 bathing suits
- 1 coverup
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I bought a great dress to wear to a New Years Eve party, but I’m having the worst time finding a bra that doesn’t show. The dress has a very deep, wide-set V, almost to the waist, and very little material holding it all together. I wish I could go braless, but that’s just not in the cards anymore. Can you help me?
After taking a look at the dress, I knew I had my work cut out. We tried on several bras that didn’t work because there was always a little something that would show. Then the bell went off and I knew I had the perfect solution: the LZ bra. It’s made to be extremely low cut and is held together by a very thin bridge. It was surefire winner!
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A dear friend of mine recently had a baby. She’s holding up pretty well, but the problem is her “girls” are not. I don’t have the heart to tell her this, but she often looks like she’s not wearing a bra! She’s just started working again and I’d love to help her look more polished and give her something to lift her and her spirits. What do you suggest?
All new moms need a makeover to help them adjust to their new bodies and I think it’s wonderful that you want your friend to look her best. I suggest getting your friend a Sylene gift card, so she can come in or shop SyleneDC.com at her convenience. At our store, she can get a personal consultation and expert bra fitting. From what you have said, she needs to start with a comfortable and functional bra that she can wear to work. Our everyday bras range from $50 to $80 each.
With the gift card, we will also include a copy of our “S Factor Makeover” booklet, which maps out the essential items that all women need in their lingerie drawer. I’m sure before long, your friend will look in the mirror and see what a difference a great bra can make.
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Problem: The back of your bra rides up
Explanation: The band of your bra is too big
Solution: You need a bra with a smaller band size
Problem: The underwire is digging into your armpit
Explanation: Your cup is too small, the underwire should encase the breast, but not dig into it
Solution: You need a bra with a bigger cup size
Problem: The straps have made indents in your shoulders
Explanation: Your bra may be too big in the back and not big enough in the cup, causing you to pull the straps up too tight for support.
Solution: You need a bra with a smaller back and bigger cup.
Problem: Your breasts are falling out below the underwire.
Explanation: The band of your bra is too big and the cup is too small.
Solution: You need a bra with a smaller back and bigger cup.
Problem: Bumpy silhouette under clothes
Explanation: Cup is too small or too low causing your breasts to bulge and spill over the top.
Solution: You need to increase your cup size, until you have a smooth silhouette.
Problem: Your bra cups pucker
Explanation: Cup size is too big
Solution: You need to decrease your cup size and/or adjust the straps tighter.
Problem: One cup fits find, the other either bulges or puckers
Explanation: One breast is larger than the other (very common).
Solution: Many women have one breast larger than the other. If your difference is significant, you have several choices. Try a bra with stretch fabric in the cup. You can also try a bra with light padding or a molded cup that may hide the size difference. Another solution may be to try adjusting the straps so that the larger breast cup is looser than the smaller breast cup. And, finally, you can purchase inserts and place it in the side with the smaller breast.
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How do I prevent VPL or visible panty lines? I enjoy wearing white pants in the summer, but I feel like you can see my underwear.
VPL or visible panty lines are a major fashion faux pas, and can definitely be prevented.
 When wearing white pants, skin-colored, seamless thongs are your best bet. Never wear white underwear with white pants, they will show. Commando makes great seamless panties in thong, mini-thong, and boyshort styles. Made of microfiber, Commandos are constructed in a microfiber fabric that is precision-cut to fit without binding elastic. Their unfinished edges never fray or roll, and lie smooth against the body. Silky smooth and extremely comfortable, Commandos are almost like your wearing nothing at all!
Shapewear is another option. Spanx makes a variety of panty shapers that are legband-free, eliminating bulging on the thighs and creating a smooth and sleek line from your waist to your upper thigh. Shapers create a firm and smooth look under clothes.
 And finally, if you are inclined, try Nundies! They are truly guaranteed not to give you VPL! Nundies is a one-time use, disposable “panty” that adheres to the inseam inside of your pants. This tulip-shaped “panty” is intended for use as an alternative to wearing traditional underwear. Made from a nylon/lycra blend, Nundies are as soft as your conventional underwear, but take up less space and don’t leave embarrassing panty lines.
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I have a dress with a very low v-neckline. My regular bra shows. Do you have any suggestions for a bra that will work with this dress?
If your regular bra shows when wearing a low-cut neckline, you have several great options:
 Natori’s Convertible Ultra-Light Contour bra features a clear plastic band in front to allow it to be worn with the most plunging necklines. Lightly-lined and constructed of semi-sheer mesh, this underwire bra has convertable straps so you can wear it regular, criss-cross, racerback and halter style.
Another option is one of the new deep plunging bras on the market such as LZ’s Up Free bra. This bra provides incredible support and fabulous cleavage for extremely low necklines. It’s also convertible, so you can wear the straps regular, halter, or criss-cross.
You might also want to try a front-closure bra designed to be extra low in the front,such
 as Wacoal’s T-Back bra, style # 65124. This lightweight bra with front closure has unlined molded cups and underwire for great support. Addtionally, it features racerback straps, making it a great choice to wear for tops with deep or cutout armholes, or a demi-cup bra style.
 And finally, if these bras don’t work for you, you might also want to also consider a camisole such as Cosabella’s Talco camisole which is styled with a shelf bra and adjustable straps.
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Regardless of style, here’s how to ensure you select the right strapless bra for you:
A Bra that Fits: A strapless bra, more than any other style, requires a perfect fit. Be 100 percent sure you are wearing the correct bra size as a strapless bra is not as forgiving as other types.
Strapless with Support: Look for a strapless bra with good support. Silicone strips add to support element and keeps everything in place without irritating the skin. A great underwire can transform a strapless bra into a support system. Even with a backless dress, complete support can be provided by convertible bras that have a low back band that stays securely in place by a strap that goes around stomach. Optional, adjustable clear straps are available for additional support.
Lift Up: If increased cleavage is desired, select a strapless bra with bump pads that are placed inside the cup. These pads lift the breast tissue up, giving illusion of more cleavage. This has a positive affect with certain styles of clothing.
Dual Purpose: A strapless bra that can be worn as a normal bra, with criss-cross tops or as a halter provide the most flexibility without sacrificing support and fit. Many of today’s strapless bras also provide a plunge line that can be worn with shirts that are low cut. Le Mystere’s Sculptural strapless push-up bra center plunges deep and has straps you can add to convert bra into several other styles.
Color Matters: Beige is the best color choice for a strapless bra. The deeper the color, the better it blends with your natural skin tone, hence blending in with your clothes. Marie Jo’s cognac color in its Avero bra is a great choice.
Other summer bra trends include accessories and reusable bra items. Nubra, a reusable, stick-on silicon bra with front closure to create cleavage, is very popular. Intimate apparel accessories including products to keep clothes in place using a double-sided tape, such as Flash Tape is another novelty. And, with women going in and out of air conditioning during the summer months, Sassynips, a compact, reusable cover for breast area, is something a woman can not live without.
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