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I have received a lot of questions about what kind of lingerie a date can gift me. I am very fortunate to have a slender frame and a natural large bust but finding underwear that is small enough in the band but large enough in the cup can be tricky, so I have compiled a little guide!
A Brief History of Lingerie
Back in Medieval times, bras were used only to conceal—a decisive move towards modesty compared to the bare-breasted ladies of antiquity. Cloth was used to bind down the breasts to make them look smaller. Most ladies went braless though because the form fitted dresses gave the breasts more than enough support without the need for a binder.
Roaring into the Renaissance, breasts were back! The stereotype of heaving bosoms and corsets actually proved true. The age of Enlightenment loved cleavage—hardly surprising for a time that celebrated the curvaceous beauty of the female body. Corsets squeezed breasts together, pushing them up and out of blouses with plunging necklines. In fact, low necklines and cleavage that spilled out were worn by the aristocracy. The lower your neckline, the higher your social status!
John Singer Sargent's 1884 painting of Madame X caused a firestorm in Paris and the artist had to flee the city under the cloak of darkness. What was the source of this outrage? A bra strap. Specifically, a bra strap suggestively falling off her shoulder. Depicting an aristocratic woman this way was considered scandalous because it implied that even high-class ladies were sexual beings. Madame X showed a sexually empowered woman taking control of her own sexuality. Fancy that ;)
Have you ever pondered how women’s boobs affect horses? No? Me neither. However, the sheriffs of Oregon and North Dakota sure did. In the 1870s women wore high-necked dresses while at home or working the fields, which were loose fitted without the built-in corsets of traditional dresses. Women were forbidden from wearing them in public for a very curious reason. Sheriffs put up signs around town warning of heavy fines for any women wearing the dresses outside the home because their immodesty would “frighten the horses and ruin business”. I guess horses had a puritanical sense of propriety when it came to a lady’s bosom!
Bras supported the war effort! During World War One, the US War Industries Board asked women to stop buying corsets to free up the metal for war production. Reportedly, this saved about 28,000 tons of metal, which was then used to build two battleships.
My love of lingerie
Often, the point of lingerie is to entice the observer into removing it and proceeding to pleasurable activities where clothing is not required nor needed! However, there’s also something delicious about dressing up for myself that feels great. No one else knowing I have a seductive lace bra hiding under my blouse or a sexy suspender belt adorning my thigh adds an extra smile to my face when I’m dining solo!
We all know that women have many facets to our personalities and emotions. Lingerie lets us express how we’re feeling privately when we don’t necessarily want to broadcast it to the outside world. Sometimes I feel romantic and dreamy and that’s when I pull out the pale pink floral embroidered bra and sheer silk panties. When I’m feeling sultry and playful, it’s time to don a red balconette bra and ouvert panties. When I’m in a more modest mood, I turn to a black plunge bra and lacy knickers. Sometimes I feel cool and casual and that’s when I slip on my favorite t-shirt bra and nude thong. And the list goes on whether I’m feeling mysterious, adventurous, reserved, or glamorous.
I am very fortunate to have a slender frame and all natural big boobs but finding underwear that is small enough in the band but large enough in the cup can be tricky so here are a few pointers! The most important thing to remember when it comes to generous bosoms is that excellent engineering is vital. Luxury brands hire teams of engineers as well as fashion designers. Indeed, the best bras are feats of engineering. The infamous Wonderbra (Hello Boys!) featured 54 different components. The effect was not only to uplift but also to push everything up front and center. In addition, bras must provide great wing support so the fabric panels on the side of the bra need to be sleek and durable so they can support an ample bust.
Other design properties to consider include: underwire cups to add shape and definition; side boning to stabilize the band; interior slings to help with projection and natural shaping; and streamlined straps to comfortably lift a generous cup. Personally, I have a strong preference for a three-part cup, which means seams divide the cup into three sections. Vertical seams are great for support and lift.
NB: With regards to sizing, I am a 30F, but it is a very difficult size to find so if necessary I can wear a 32E.