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It’s “Hotter than Dutch love!” (Wisconsin). “A real barn-burner!” (Pennsylvania). “Hot enough to roast a lizard!” (South Carolina). “Hotter than a stolen tamale!” (Texas). Or, “Awful Selsery”(Kaskaskia, Illinois). No matter where you are or how you say it, right now, the smoldering heat of summer is here. And for many of us still chipping away at our annoying “quarantine 15”, the thought of shimmy-shaking into something tight and impermeable to help look a little smaller and

From bodysuits to leg slimmers, from mother of the bride or groom to wedding guest, choosing the right undergarments to wear is just as important as choosing your dress, shoes and jewelry. Many of us don’t think much about shapewear until a special occasion like a wedding pops up on our calendars. So when the time comes, we don’t always know how to approach the challenge of picking the proper underthings to give us the support, shape and comfort we need. What we all have in c

In Part 1 of this 2-part blog, I chose three dresses that are trending as the current styles for this year’s wedding season and showed you the best shapewear to be worn underneath. Since I covered fashion for engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners last time, this week I’ll cover styles for the big day. Below, I’ve selected popular in-season dress styles suitable for mother of the bride or groom, bridesmaid and wedding guest and explained what shapewear (all

Is shapewear already a part of your base layer wardrobe? If not, I highly recommend that you give it a try. Women of every shape and size can enjoy the silhouette-slimming and sculpting benefits of shaping garments on a daily basis and on special occasions. We all deserve to look and feel our best, so why hold back? When you do choose to wear shapewear, you might run into some ill-fitting garments that can take away from your experience. Just because a product claims to be sh

In the past, women have traditionally reserved shapewear for special occasions. However, that trend has since changed. Shapewear is becoming an increasingly popular option for everyday wear as well as formal wear. More and more women are donning shapewear on a regular basis to achieve a slimmer, sleeker silhouette under casual and dressy clothes alike. With so many innovative styles, designs, brands, colors, and high-performance materials to choose from, some women are even r

Gynecomastia is a condition in men and boys that is often jokingly referred to as “man boobs.” And although it’s often treated lightly as the punchline of a joke or a strange and rare phenomenon, it’s actually been estimated that roughly 30% of healthy men have experienced some level of this condition during their lifetimes. What is Gynecomastia? True clinical gynecomastia is an endocrine system disorder that causes an increase in the size of breast tissue in boys and men. Th

Once upon a time shapewear was reserved for special events, but now women are wearing them every day to show off their figures to their best advantage. If you are considering adding shapewear to your wardrobe, then let me help you know How to Find the Best Body Shaper for You. Before we dive into the varieties of shapewear, let’s first chat a little about what it is. WHAT IS A BODY SHAPER OR SHAPEWEAR? The main goal of body shapers and shapewear is to create a smooth base to

Part 1 I frequently hear from plus-size women and those older than 50. Many are frustrated because they can’t find sexy lingerie in their size, or designed for anyone who isn’t a supermodel. Given there are less than a handful of brick-and-mortar stores in the country that carry plus-size lingerie, it’s no surprise many women feel their options are limited. One reason I opened the virtual doors to HerRoom.com was to give all women a broad selection of intimate apparel that wo

Are you over 40? 50? 60? Here’s a fun book to pick you up – How Not to Look Old, by Charla Krupp. This hot new book has the kind of sensible advice even the style-cynic can take to heart. Fave chapter? “Learn to Love Shapewear.” If you think today’s shapewear is only for the plus-sized, think again. According to Krupp, such single-digit sized-women as the Desperate Housewives babes, Katie Couric, and Gwyneth Paltrow all recognize the need for some shaping. Let’s face it, afte

Are you over 30? 40? 50? 60? Treat yourself to How Not to Look Old, by Charla Krupp. This hot new book has the kind of sensible advice even the style-cynic can take to heart. Fave chapter? “Learn to Love Shapewear.” If you think today’s shapewear is only for the plus-sized, think again. According to Krupp, such single-digit sized-women as the desperate Housewives babes, Katie Couric, and Gwyneth Paltrow all recognize the need for some shaping. Let’s face it, after a certain