Simply Delicious: February 2015

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Do You Know What Type of Bridal Gown is Best for your Shape?

When it comes to your wedding day, you want to look exquisite. With this being said, you should know that there are a variety of bridal gowns that accentuate your body just right. Not all of us have the same shape, some of us are short, some are tall, some weigh more, some weight less. With all eyes on you on your special day, you certainly do not want to be wearing a dress that draws attention to an area of your torso that you are trying to hide or that might make you feel a bit uncomfortable. Many brides do not understand who should wear what type of gown, and why each wedding dress is cut 'just so' with each individual bride in mind.

At Simply Delicious Lingerie and Bridal we take pride in catering to each of our customers. When it comes to your bridal needs, you can count on us to assist you in determining what is the most appropriate and which gown will flow on your figure the best.

There are a number of gowns to choose from and one might ask 'where in the world do I begin finding the perfect wedding dress for me?' Lets start with your build, frame type and weight. Each woman has her own idea of how she wants her perfect day to be, and each bride-to-be wants to look breathtaking on her wedding day because after all, it's all about the dress!

First we have the A-Line dress; I love this style! This gown is personally one of my favorites. It has a much fitted bodice throughout your waistline that flairs out a bit and flows to the ground. In retrospect, it has been said to resemble an uppercase letter "A." This type of dress is great and works on all body types.

The Ballroom Gown; I call this the Cinderella gown, others may call it the ball gown or a princess style dress. Why? It resembles that of a beautiful gown worn in a fairy tale. This dress flairs out at the waistline and has a full skirt. Although this is good for most body types the pear shape gal will find that it is the most appealing to the eye on her figure. I would not recommend it for a shorter woman who may be petite as this style may just be a tad bit overwhelming on her tiny frame.

The Mermaid Wedding Dress; This gown is for a slender type figure. It is sized and fitted on each individual body from a woman's chest to her knees. I highly recommend this for the woman with the hourglass figure who desires to show off her girlie figure! This is not recommended for women with the apple figure or plus size figure.

The Mini Wedding Dress; This is a beautiful dress and falls just about the knee. It's not recommended for plus size women. If you are planning on doing a whole lot of bending over at your wedding I would advise you not to choose this gown or your family and friends will be viewing England, France and a whole lot more!

The Trumpet Bridal Gown; This is an exquisite cut in my personal opinion. It falls somewhere between the A-line cut dress and the mermaid gown. If you have a small waist, this may be the perfect bridal gown for you. The petite gal with an hourglass torso would be a great fit for this gown. I wouldn't recommend it for you pears and apples as it clings to the stomach and hips.

The Sheath Gown; Appealing is this beautiful gown as it flows straight down from the neckline to your toes. It is designed more so for the woman who carries a narrow and thin frame. If you are carrying around extra inches then this isn't the route to take for your wedding dress as it will truly accentuate the areas that you don't want seen.

The Tea-Length Bridal Gown; This is a great dress for women of all sizes. The skirt falls between the ankles and the knees. It is classy, elegant and stunning.

With this blog article comes the news that we at Simply Delicious Lingerie are expanding into the bridal gown industry. We are in the process of rebuilding our website to showcase not only our beautiful lingerie rather bridal lingerie, bridal gowns, and a bridal trousseau as well. Check back with us soon to view our exciting new store where wedding dresses are priced from $98 and up.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Mens Underwear…Oh So SEXY!

For years I was married and knew nothing about men's underwear other than the fact that my husband wore tighty whities. As a woman I bought underwear for myself but never paid a whole lot of attention to men's underwear, then I got a divorce and a few years later I learned more about both men's and women's undergarments. Growing up my mother always raised me to wear matching underwear. Why? She said that if I were ever in an accident and they found me in underwear that did not match she would deny that I was her daughter. She was just kidding of course nonetheless, I always made sure that what I was wearing underneath my clothes matched and looked fashionable and stylish, old habits die hard.

Some people don't care what type of underthings they wear but they should. Some people lack confidence or think that they wouldn't look good in certain undergarments. How do you know if you never try? Confidence comes from within and you don't have to be a super model to wear something sexy. We feel good about ourselves regardless of what size we are or how much we weigh. Inner beauty shines through and even if you are the only one that sees your underwear, it should be something that you feel great about walking around in the privacy of your own home in.

Today the underwear market is growing and both men and women are making purchases of fancy, slick undies that are arousing, intriguing and oh-so-sexy! For the makers of lingerie and intimate apparel the designers and retailers have the cutting edge on whats hot and whats not. Gone are the days where only men shop for women selecting them sexy bra sets and lingerie. The market of men's underwear is is exploding. In recent surveys it has been stated that consumers are more likely to plan their underwear purchases than their overall purchases of any other type of apparel thus allowing them to budget for more necessary things. 79% of consumers stated that it was all about the style of the underwear.

While shoppers sought out underwear that would enhance their torso allowing them to feel comfy, they also looked for functionality. Globally the industry is estimated to be valued at over $30 billion. This research encompasses a wide range of intimate apparel and lingerie with bras taking up 50% of the overall market. Men's briefs are at 33% of the overall market. Buy the end of 2015 the value is estimated to exceed $70 billion dollars in sales.

There are many key players in the lingerie and undergarment industry that contribute to the success of the rise in undies thus branding new merchandise that is more appealing to the eye. A variety of colors, fabrics and styles are what lure retailers in and what contribute to the rise in men's underwear. Whether it be briefs, boxers, boxer briefs, men's thongs, g-strings or whatever floats your boat, you should feel sexy in your choice. It doesn't have to be a well known name either, I say if it looks good and you like it, buy it!

At Simply Delicious Lingerie our goal is to sell more underwear that is not only affordable and comforting, rather sexy too! Our selection is growing and our sales last year have risen 22%. We expect this to double by next year if not triple. We hand select our underwear based on our own research and we've found that woman are paying more and more attention to what their guys are wearing and buying them something new to try. Some men may only want to wear them in the bedroom and some may wear them throughout the day, nonetheless, men's underwear is now more than ever, Oh-so-SEXY!