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How should You care about Your lingerie.

eladylingerie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:07:27 +0000

Most of modern top quality lingerie is very expensive. So you should take special attention to your lingerie so that they can last for longer then just few months. Here we present some tips on lingerie care. The following tips are useful for all sort of gentle intimate apparel items like panties, thongs, chemises, baby dolls, tights, bath gowns, nightgowns, fishnets, etc.
When having lingerie, one of the important things to remember is that you need to deal with it properly. If you treat these delicate items the same way you treat a pair of old jogging shorts, that’s exactly what they’ll end up looking like. To keep your lingerie from looking like a rumpled, ripped up mess, www.e-lady.co.uk recommends that you follow these guidelines. While they may take more time, these washing methods will extend the life of your lingerie — and extend the time you get to enjoy it.

Check the labels:

Handwash Only

Machine washing causes Lycra to degrade quicker and Lycra is important for keeping that firm support. Plus, our delicate laces and embroideries will last longer if washed gently by hand.

Do Not Dry Clean

To avoid the Lycra degrading

Do Not Bleach

This will damage the delicate fabrics and affect the colours

Do Not Iron

Ironing will ruin the embroideries and lace

Do Not Tumble Dry

Tumble drying causes the Lycra to degrade and could damage the delicate lace and detailing of your bra.

No Instructions? Follow These:

If you already cut of the label, or manufacturers’ instructions aren’t available, you can keep your lingerie clean and in good condition by following the advice below.
As a guideline, most lingerie: brassieres, panties, nightgowns or any others (especially if it’s made of lace) should be hand washed in cold water with mild soap or a detergent made for hand washing, such as Woolite. Washing in hot water may cause shrinking of your lingerie, especially satin lingerie by 10% to 20% in size. Remember to fasten any snaps, clasps or buttons while you’re doing this to avoid any snagging or tearing of the material. Give it a good rinse when you’re done, and then let it hang dry. Never put your lingerie to machine dryer, unless stated otherwise.
If you have a plenty of lingerie, hand washing may seem like an exhausting task. So, you can always try to wash your lingerie using your washing machine’s delicate cycle on cold (not warm!). Use a lingerie bag or small washing bag for your garments so they don’t get caught on anything during the cycle. And again, let your lingerie hang dry.

Bag them

If you’d prefer to wash you lingerie in washing machine than hand-wash, place them in a lingerie bag or pillow liner, and use the delicate cycle in your machine at a cool temperature. The mesh bag will help keep the bras from being wrapped around the agitator. This protects your bra from being stretched out and if your bra is under wired, it protects the under wire from being twisted and puncturing the bra material. Also, make sure the hooks and eyes are clasped so the bras don’t tangle. (Note: Certain lingerie items are simply not designed to be machine washed and if the manufacturer recommends dry-cleaning or hand-wash please follow their advice).

Don’t you ever put bras in the dryer! The hot air in the dryer destroys the Lycra, spandex and elastic. Instead, after washing, clip them to a clothesline or hang them on a drying rack. We have seen most women do not follow this advice and the bras and most lingerie items get dumped in the dryer without even thinking about it. Keep your lingerie away from sunlight too to avoid fading. Avoid shrinkage and prolong life by hanging bras to air-dry instead of machine-drying them.

Dealing with Nylon

Nylon (used in most hosiery) is one of the materials that can be washed using the delicate cycle of your washing machine. It is also one that can be dried in the drier; however, remember to add a dryer sheet to avoid static electricity. Otherwise, your pantyhose will stick to everything — and that’s never a good thing.

Cleaning Silk

Silk is one of the most delicate and gentle fabrics used to produce lingerie. This material is highly sensitive to detergents, so always use a mild soap or silk-specific wash instead. Then, let the lingerie sit in warm water for about five minutes, and rinse with cool water. (A teaspoon of vinegar added to the rinse can sometimes help it remove traces of soap.) Place the lingerie in a towel and keep it flat while it dries.
When it comes to silk, the fabric is fragile, so it’s important to follow these tips:
! Never scrub or wring silk !
! Never wear silk in direct sunlight (It fades easily) !
! Never clean just a spot or section of silk with water — clean the entire garment !
! Never spray perfume on silk !

Love Thy Corset

Very often corsets are an investment wotrh hundreds of pounds, so you want to treat it as you would your grandmother’s china: with tender love and care. Corsets are made with high-quality steel boning, so too much contact with water can cause it to rust. For the best results, it’s always good to have it dry cleaned by a professional. And even then, ask for it to be washed by hand.
However, to keep dry cleaning bills down, here are a few guidelines to keep your corset fresh and clean:
- Instead of washing your corset every time you wear it, use a damp cloth to clean its lining.
- Try wearing a thin camisole underneath it to prevent any excess perspiration that can dirty it.
- It’s always a good idea to treat your corset with a fabric protector before wearing it. That way if anything spills on it, it can easily be wiped off.

Swimwear Care

To prolong the life of your swimwear we recommend the following care instructions.
Garments containing Lycra should not be worn in the Jacuzzi or sauna. We would suggest that an older garment is used as an alternative
Always rinse in cool water immediately after use
Hand wash separately with a mild detergent and do not use fabric conditioner
Dry away from direct heat
Do not wring, bleach, tumble dry or iron
Avoid excessive contact with the suntan lotions and oils.

Storing lingerie

The best way to store lingerie is to have a separate chest, if possible. If You don‘t have such a comfort, you must make extra room for lingerie items in drawers. Depending upon your lingerie collection, you might want to organize them by type (e.g. all bras in one drawer and all panties in another, and so on) or you can put all the matching sets together if you are the type that is a big fan of matching lingerie items.

Short history of lingerie.

eladylingerie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:11:13 +0000

The pioneers of lingerie were Egyptian women who used to wear additional tunics as a lingerie. But they were available only for more wealthy women. The ancient Greeks used to wind breast with strips of textiles to emphasize their curves.
The propel history of lingerie begun in the 18th century and from that time was developing
very fast. The first bras were made in ancient Greece, where women could take a part in sport tournaments. That why they invited “Apodesmos” or “mastodeton” – the strips of textile to support breast during exercise and performance.
The first modern bra was patented in 1859 by Henry Lesher in New York US.
The first and the most popular till present day part of women’s lingerie was corset. In the 18th century the most wanted and fashionable was very tiny waits that way corsets become the most popular part of women’s lingerie. Corsets were mainly produced in France. Then in Germany and other countries followed the trend.
Since 1870 the changes in lingerie and underwear started to more visible and more brave. The most common and popular become laces, patterns and bows. Even deep décolletages and cut become more popular and had more fans. Lingerie started to be not only a something to wear but also something to give more chic and style. But in that times lingerie was really heavy. Elegant woman had to wear about 3 kilograms of lingerie! That could be forever. The revolution was in the air.
In 1986 was established The Association For Simplicity of Women’s Wear. The most important subject of that association was to create and popularize easier to wear, lighter and more comfortable women’s clothing.
On the beginning of 20th century women’s lingerie was worn to support breast. In that time fashion revolution started to grown. The main goal of the revolution was to set up free women from very heavy and uncomfortable cloths. For that reason designed many new resolutions, which were still supporting the breast but was so have and uncomfortable any more.
But just 1930 the front against the corsets became more popular. New age in women’s live style and fashion begun. Lingerie became more colourful not only white like it was before. Next year it was a time of femininity with proportional profile and emphasized buy half corsets and bras bust. In sixties the young generation opposite against bras and the manufacturers started to design more comfortable and lighter models. Pants developed to briefs and then in early nineties into strings. They are the most popular part of women’s lingerie till today.
Now most of lingerie market is based in the Internet. It’s one of the biggest part of trade in the net. You can find lingerie in various types, colours and textiles: from very feminine, classy to old fashion. Big part of this market is erotic and sexy lingerie. Online shops are full of very hot models of thongs, chemises, sets, costumes, corsets, leather and PVC lingerie. Sometime the choice is so big that it’s hard to decide what to buy!

Sexy lingerie on a date or every day?

eladylingerie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:48:49 +0000

Lingerie is the first thing You put on in the morning and the last You take off in the evening. It seems like nobody can see it so why should I care about it? It’s totally opposite!

Wearing good fitted and top quality lingerie You emanate self confidence and feminine. It lets You feel comfortable and makes other people see You in different way. It’s because You satisfy You aesthetic needs.

Sexy lingerie on a date or every day?

Most of women wear sexy and beautiful lingerie only when they go on a date or for other special occasions. But what if the special moment becomes during a normal day? You will feel uncomfortable and unsure, You will avoid contact and behave not natural. If You don’t want to find Yourself in that kind of situation take care about lingerie You wear from now on.
Discover how important it is to wear fashionable and sexy lingerie. Get rid of old, shapeless and used underwear from Your wardrobe. It’s time to change the way You think about what You wear. What You wear under You clothes makes a big difference how You feel about Yourself and how other people see You. Buy new sexy, sophisticated and good fitted bras, knickers, thongs, corsets which help You expose Your curves and let You feel confident, sexy and happy.