Stockings - An Essential Wardrobe Accessory!Written by Wendy Yeager
Nylon fiber was first introduced to public at New York World’s Fair in 1939. The first thing nylon was used for was nylon stockings in 1940. Women liked nylon stockings because they were as pretty as silk stockings they had previously worn and they lasted much longer. The nylon stockings also dried much faster than silk after they were washed.Nylon stockings were scarce during WWII because all available nylon was needed in war effort. A lot of nylon was used in making parachutes. Production of nylon stockings started up again at end of WWII. A new trend in stockings was started in 1960’s with introduction of pantyhose. Until introduction of pantyhose, stockings had to be worn with garter belts or girdles. The stockings were held up with clasps attached to girdle or garter belt. Today, pantyhose are available in a multitude of styles. These stockings come in sheer, ultra sheer, nude, sandal toe, and reinforced toe. Some pantyhose come with built in body shaping and control tops to trim and smooth tummy, rear, and hips. Women can even buy an anti-cellulite pantyhose. These stockings promise to reduce cellulite appearance by using micro beads imbedded into fabric. Results are visible after four weeks. The beads remain effective for five washings. The stockings firm and tone legs for a sleeker look.
| | Corsets - To Cinch Or Not To Cinch?Written by Wendy Yeager
Up through Victorian Ages, corsets were very popular with women. Corsets were worn to reduce waist size. A tiny waist made for an attractive figure.Corsets were made from different materials over years, including: stiffened linen, wood, whalebone, and wrought iron. Corsets were designed to cinch up very tightly in back in order to restrict waist size. Corsets also restricted movement, forcing a straighter posture. It was shameful for women to show any pain or discomfort felt by severely tight corsets. Unfortunately, many women were not strong enough to endure punishment of tight corsets and would experience numbness in their body, trouble breathing, fainting, and even cracked ribs. Luckily for us women, somebody decided corsets had to go! Today corsets are designed to be both beautiful and functional. Some corsets are tailored in a camisole style and are made of flexible material which is comfortable for daywear. They are very comfortable under clothing, yet still accentuate curves.
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