LuminoGlow is an Australian company that makes unmentionables that look normal with the lights on, but glow in the dark when they’re turned off. Pretty neat, but don’t glow in the dark items need to be left in the light for a while before they glow? Are you supposed to wear these around the house all day first just to charge them up before gametime at night? And will they glow through your clothes if you wear a thin shirt or dress?

This is apparently supposed to be some sort of improvement on the popular g-string panty style. according to their website:

The CString is a completely new and exciting innovation in lingerie. Say goodbye to panty line and uncomfortable straps. Say hello to a sexy new freedom.

Because, you know, straps on your underwear are way more uncomfortable then a headband-like object stuck up your buttcrack? I’m actually quite surprised that CString is still in business, but I did notice that they added real underwear (g-string and booty shorts) to their collection instead of just producing the C-String.

Pastease Strapless Bikini

The Pastease are actually pretty cool, but when Pastease expanded their pasties collection to include the “strapless bikini”, they kinda jumped the shark. The bikini bottom is essentially a waterproof triangle sticker that measure 1.5″ x 2.5″. We have deemed the Pastease Strapless Bikini, “The Vag Sealer”, at the office. According to the Pastease website:

Our most daring funwear strapless bikini features the same waterproof, skin-safe adhesive as all Pastease.

Funwear? I wonder how much fun removing the strapless bikini is?

The Backless Thong

Oh boy, where to begin. According to BacklessLingerie.com:

Unlike a G-String or thong, our Lingerie minimize VPL (visible panty lines) but also have a full width gusset, giving you comfort and peace of mind. Unlike other forms of lingerie, Backless Lingerie doesn’t ride, wedge or shift. Their soft straps sit snugly below your bottom, keeping them firmly in place.

For the girl so obsessed with panty lines that a thong is not good enough? But she would wear this crazy contraption rather then go commando? Kind of a small market there…

I can’t imagine the backless thong staying in place without making the leg straps uncomfortably tight. And, there has to be some shifting when you sit down that’s going to look a lot stranger trying to fix then picking a wedgie.

The Butt Bra

Sadly, this is the least stupid lingerie innovation on my list, but come on…A butt bra? Shapewear has been around for a long time and The Butt Bra would fall into the shapewear category along with girdles and slimmers, but I think this beauty has been brought on by the “Kim Kardashian Era”, where there is no such thing as too much booty. Can you imagine getting caught wearing something as silly as this? I’ll just stick with doing squats thank you very much.

Letarte is one of the many swimwear labels that are sold at online mega-lingerie&swimwear-store Figleaves. They’re famous for their classy and stylish looks, mostly sober, mostly in black, white, navy blue… The kind of swimwear you’d expect to see on a steaming hot successful 20-something selfmade thousandiaire online-entrepreneur like myself, right? (haha I should get a couple thousand more, and lose a couple pounds, but who cares).

More Letarte right here on Figleaves.com!

The goal of the lingerie industry The lingerie industry is a massive industry these days. Its original goal was to create underwear that looks sexy, while still remaining practical. For years, they couldn’t seem to put the two together. For the most part, lingerie accentuated the parts of the woman’s body that it was intended to accentuate. However, it was also extremely painful. In fact, it was downright dangerous. Women had to go through torturous trussing of their tightly-laced torsos to make themselves look sexy. So they had control, but no comfort.

You see, the lingerie industry wasn’t really an industry per se in those days. But then, they didn’t really achieve their goal, either. They only got halfway. But they were dictated to by the fashion “experts”. And if they wanted to make money, they had to create what women wanted. So that’s what they did.

How things have changed for the lingerie industry today. They’ve come a long way since whale-boned corsets. The lingerie they make today is definitely sexy, and it’s definitely comfortable. And it’s definitely successful. Check out these figures (pun intended!).

In 2003, according to the NPD Group, a marketing information company, Americans spent $4.4 billion on bras. The NPD Group also found that lingerie sales in general were up 5% in 2003, which is quite surprising, seeing as how the overall clothing industry was down 4%. But women are feeling more freedom and expressing themselves accordingly.

Lingerie is showing up everywhere Sexy lingerie can be seen all over the place, at small specialty shops, at large department stores, in mail-order catalogs, online – there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to sexy underwear. You can buy sexy bras, sexy panties, sexy nylon stockings – whole outfits exuding an “I’m beautiful and attractive” call from the wearer.

And through all this, the lingerie industry continues to give people what they want – no matter what it is. There are three kinds of lingerie, catering to different markets. They are:

Sensible lingerie:

This kind is more practical than sexy, and is bought for exactly that purpose. Women who buy this kind aren’t necessarily not sexy – they just believe that there’s a time and a place for everything, and when they wear sensible lingerie, you can be sure that it isn’t the time or the place.

Sexy lingerie:

This kind is worn by women who want the practicality of everyday underwear, but also like the idea that they’re wearing something sexy that nobody else knows about. It gives them a sense that they have a sexy side waiting to emerge, even though they have to act practical throughout the day. For many women, it’s a great confidence-builder.

Naughty lingerie:

The last kind of lingerie is to be worn on special occasions only. Unless, of course, you’re an exotic dancer, in which case you wear it at work every day. Naughty lingerie is usually reserved for those special occasions with a loved one, where you want to step outside the boundaries for one night, and just let go and have some harmless fun. Another popular place for lingerie is at a wedding shower. It’s so much fun to present the bride-to-be with some sexy bridal lingerie, and watch her face go red with embarrassment. Not to mention her mother’s look of shock.

But no matter where they buy it, or what they buy it for, sexy lingerie is definitely a big marketplace. And speaking of big, there’s a market for plus size lingerie, too. Just because a woman might be a little bigger than other women, that doesn’t mean that she’s any less beautiful when she wears sexy lingerie. She can put on a plus size bra, or any other plus size lingerie, and her man will come a-runnin’.

Lingerie around the world The lingerie business is exploding all over the world. There are new lines constantly being created in Europe, as well as some very hot items from the “hot” capital of the world, Brazil. But as hot and sexy as this lingerie is, it’s also practical. Again, the industry achieves it’s goal.

It’s no surprise that Paris, France, the place of romance, is also the lingerie capital of the world. It’s interesting to note that 88% of French women buy lingerie as a treat, while 87% buy it as a necessary part of their wardrobe. It’s obvious that, again, the lingerie industry has achieved it’s goal of dual-purpose underwear.

And here’s another sign of France being a leader in the lingerie industry. Galeries Lafayette, a department store in Paris, has just added an 8500 square foot lingerie section in its main store. It sports 80 different brands of sexy underwear. Women can buy sexy nylon stockings, panty hose, bikini thongs, sexy panties, sexy bras – the list goes on and on. This department not only has a fascinating array of sexy lingerie, it also has a nail bar and a Chanel beauty center. It even has two male sales associates to help the red-faced man shopping for something hot for his sweetheart.

Lingerie – the anywhere underwear Sexy lingerie is everywhere these days. In a way, it’s getting harder to find because it’s getting so small! Lingerie has come a long way, but it goes such a short way. Just look at thong underwear for example. And it doesn’t stop there. How about thong swimwear? The daring have taken to the beaches.

Lingerie is quite a general term. It could mean just plain jockey underwear. And that doesn’t mean men’s underwear – jockey makes women’s underwear, too. Everybody’s getting in on the act. And why not? The act is obviously part of a very successful play – a play that’s running not just on Broadway, but all over the world. And the audience is crying “Encore! Encore!”

So that’s it in brief! Lingerie – underwear that’s comfortable and practical – and very sexy!

More sexy lingerie

Absolute Flattery:

Make sure you feel like a goddess in you choice of lingerie. Make sure that it compliments your body and does not expose areas that may make you self-conscious. This is supposed to make you feel sexy not awkward. If you do not like the way your butt looks try a camisole or chemise instead of a G-string and garter. If you want to have more cleavage then go
for a bustier or corset. Show off your arms and thighs with a great teddy. It is all about what makes you feel and look your best.

Have a Great Time:

Try on tons of lingerie to see what strikes your fancy. Get creative and go for some fun and sassy prints. Maybe you can try on the leopard print you have always wanted. The point is to enjoy yourself and find things you know you love and discover new thing as well. You can get that cute little bra and panty set with the little cherries on it. Then go for the corset and matching thong. It is all in the name of fun and sexiness.

Colors:

Know what colors make you look fabulous. You dont want to look washed out. Blondes can pull off just about any pastel color there is. While brunettes look fabulous in those earth tones, h3er colors, and prints. Redheads look amazing in bright sassy colors as well as earth tones too. Nevertheless, go for what you like and try it on. You will be able to tell if it flatters you or it doesnt. If it makes your eye stand out that is a huge plus.

Soft to the Touch:

You should enjoy touching it as much as wearing it. Make sure it feels luxurious on your skin. If you think it might irritate you then do not get it. Silks, satins, and crushed velvets are not only sexy they are comfortable to the skin and senses as well. Stay away from too much lace or lace that covers delicate parts. This can be scratchy or irritating after a very short time. If you are going for that lace look make sure the fabric underneath is soft and gentle to your skin.

Get Comfortable:

Update those intimates with some comfortable items like tank tops cutesy pajamas, and sweet little nighties. Sexy is not just skimpy it is cute and sassy and cozy. You can look good and still be casual at the same time. Look for soft fabrics like satin. On the other hand, go more traditional with cottons, jersey knits, and flannels. Yes, even these can be down right sexy and appealing if they are the right cut and look.

Sizing:

Find your right size. Dont assume because when you were fitted for a bra for your senior prom you still wear that same size. If you are not sure how to take the right measurements ask the sales girl when you are out shopping. She will be able to measure you and tell you what sizes of lingerie you need. You will want to know not only what bra size you are but whether you are a small, medium, large, or something else. Finding the right size is the key to your comfort and enjoyment.

Key Styles:

The key types of lingerie that can work with any womans wardrobe are:

Chemise:

A straight or slightly flares gown that skims over the contours of the body

Negligee:

A loose sheer, or satin gown that covers to the upper thighs

Peignoir Set:

A negligee with a matching robe that is sheer or satin

Baby Doll:

A short gown that can be sheer or full fabric that has a bra like upper portion and flares out just under the bust. Usually comes with matching panties.

Bustier:

Usually strapless looks like a long bra that has cups and covers the torso.

Corset:

can come with or with out straps and gives the profile a flat look when cinched. Designed to slim the waist and create cleavage.

Silk is one of the softest and nicest fabrics to have next to your skin. It is cool upon first caress and warms up with your body heat. No matter how you move you never have to worry about getting scratched or irritated by silk. It is absolutely impossible to be uncomfortable in this material. Even though silk is probably one of the most expensive materials out there it is very much worth the investment when it is lingerie. You would love to have this fabric against your skin everyday and get tons of use out of the garment for sure. Silk is available in a wide variety of colors and lingerie style. There is a design out there for every woman that will be soft, supportive and feel great. Another nice thing about silk is that it is a very durable material as well. It will not get scratchy or itchy over time. You do not have to worry about it starting to fray or lose its shape either. Any woman would be giddy at the idea of feeling silk under her clothes everyday.

Satin is another awesome material that feels incredible next to the skin. It feels a lot like silk except it is a synthetic blend. The only real difference between silk and satin is the finish of satin is shiny. Silk has a matte finish to it instead of the shiny satin finish. Lingerie is available in satin for sure. In fact it is one of the most common lingerie materials. It is much more inexpensive than silk. So this material is more commonly used in lingerie that is affordable to every one. This allows women to get more items for the same amount of money as one in silk. Satin feels sleek and sheer across your skin every time you move. It will not chafe or irritate you in any way possible. Satin is breathable and does not hold in moisture. Therefore, you will stay dry and not have to worry about chafing. Satin comes in an array of lingerie styles in a virtual rainbow of colors and designs. Satin feels great on the skin and is the most popular lingerie fabric for softness today.

Synthetic blends are also very soft and popular in lingerie today. Synthetic blends use cotton, rayon, Latex, and other synthetics for a softness that is truly wonderful. The great thing about these fabrics in lingerie is that you can get a sheer look with out the itchy, scratchy nature of lace. These awesome material are soft to the skin and do not have any irritants in them at all. You will be able to carry out all of your daily activities and feel great. Synthetics also guard against moisture issues that can cause chafing and irritation to delicate parts. So utilizing these fabrics will keep you dry and comfortable as they make you feel good and sexy. The up side to synthetic materials over silk and satin is that you can get those hot see through lingerie items and feel good. They do not cause the same problems of lace and other itchy materials. Therefore, with these you will have the best of all worlds. You will feel sexy, comfortable, and have a soft caressing material next to your skin as you do.