The Evolution of Lingerie: From Hidden To Showcased
Friday, 15 August 2008
By Wilfrid Baptiste

  Today's lingerie plays a double role: functional and seductive.

It's during the Renaissance (around the 14th century) that women started wearing what we currently refer to as panties, and more generally, lingerie. But only at the end of the following century did the word underwear actually replace that of "body linen"; in turn, underwear is now considered "plain", the seductive moniker being "lingerie".

It was only a matter of time before lingerie entered the wardrobe as a clothing item in and of itself, therefore carrying its own social meaning. It asserted a more and more liberated behavior, a healthier relationship with one's body, a way to nonchalantly display what formerly very intimate. This was a new role for underwear.

As years went by, elegance was replaced with seduction, which has, in turn, been replaced with a sensuality that shows itself with no taboo whatsoever. Lingerie is a flagship product of the fashion industry, and as such it boasts a number of attributes desired by every woman: seduction, embellishment, imagination, pleasure, well-being and beauty.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Lingerie for Her
Friday, 15 August 2008
By Justin Stewart

  This does not have to be a difficult endeavor at all, and choosing correctly can mean the world for the future of your relationship. Show her that you find her attractive and that you value her style and opinions by selecting the perfect piece of lingerie the first time.

Tip 1 - Keep in mind during every second that you spend online or in the lingerie store that you are shopping for her. Though lingerie is as much for you as it is for her in some circumstances, if you want your gift to stand out as a true testament to your love, you absolutely must make sure that you are purchasing for her, and not to satisfy a fantasy of your own.

Tip 2 - Even more important than knowing her style and taste, it is vital that you know a thing or two about her body when you buy her lingerie. If you are buying her a bra, a camisole or something that is meant to fit right around her bust, then you absolutely must know her bust size. And
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