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Womens underwear
is a very intimate subject and has an element of mystery to men.
There are numerous styles available for all situations
and occasions. Womens underwear can be both functional
and fashionable and many developments have taken place over the
past century.
Influences
from the fashion world, clothing styles and technology have all
played a part in the evolution of underwear as we know it today.
Starting off as a functional necessity offering support, warmth
and modesty to women, underwear has evolved into a multi-million
pound industry which offers a massive choice of brands and designs
to suit all tastes and all sizes. Functional underwear
traditionally offered support and served a purpose, with little
choice in design.
With the advent of new fabrics and technological breakthroughs
in recent times, womens underwear has become more comfortable,
lighter, supportive and more attractive. Fabric developments
in terms of elasticity and breathability from brands such as
Lycra and Meryl microfibre have revolutionised the market, allowing
for prettier, sexier designs coupled with practicality.
Styles of womens underwear are more various than men's with
designs including: push-up, minimisers, lacy, see- through, padded,
balconette, support, sports, basques, hipsters, thongs and strapless
- to name just some.
Flimsy, light, womens underwear can now be created which looks
sexy and sophisticated whilst still be supportive. Women
today require a lot more from their underwear and gone
are the days of just one style of bra.
Women now have a 'wardrobe of underwear' which will suit different
outfits and various occasions.
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