Shaded Love

Soft light emerges though the window of my shop each morning. This play of light through the drapes and the proper neatness of a hundred year old kimono silk inspired this set. The smokey clouds on the silk jaquard kimono lent themselves to evoke that perfect quiet moment before all of the creatvity begins to pour out.

Demi bra and high waited panty composed of vintage silk kimono, hand dyed, embelished with sterling silver and blush quartz details.

Decrease in band

Cup volume is a just a ratio, wire chart to follow. So we decrease the band size to 34, but we want to keep that volume the same. So, this is a 34DD. Notice that there is a bit of gap in the upper cup creasing from nipple line to the strap. This is our first indication that the band might still be a bit loose.







Check the back, notice how easy the powermesh pulls away from the body at the hook and eye. You really don't want it this loose. Promise.






Now here I have pulled the powermesh at the back so that the cups are pulled to the chest wall with the proper tension of powermesh around the body.




The breasts now fill the cups, the volume of the cups allow each breast to *rest* in the cup.

Start at the very beginning

So, it has come to pass that I find myself here blogging about lingerie.

Valentines is just around the corner, and there are questions popping up all over!

My top 5 things you MUST know about your knickers.

1. You should really hand wash your bra after every use: Your sweat, skin bits (ewww, right?!) and dirt are being deposited into your garment every. time. you. wear. it. Please tell me you don't wear panties more than once before you wash them, your bra should be no different.

2.Our bodies change often! You should have a proper bra fitting every 6 months. Most bra fittings are free, take advantage of that!

3.If you wear an underwire and it is poking you....chances are you are wearing the wrong size.

4.Moulded cup bras make your breasts look ICKY. I know this is personal, but if you buy a cheap bra, your breasts will look cheap, same is true for panties. You get what you pay for.

5.Don't get hung up on your bra SIZE! Its just a RATIO, its not a commentary on you as a person. If you have never been a *blah blah* cup size then that means your body has changed, and your fitter just wants your measurements to have the best possible support.

More questions? Just ask the Bra maker. Me.