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Dear Barbara...
Dear Barbara, Please help! My bra straps keep slipping off of my
shoulders and it’s driving me crazy! Is there something wrong with
my bras or am I just weird? – Desperate Dora
Dear Dora,
Yes, that can be a very annoying problem, but I assure you that
you are not alone. Often it is an issue with the bra, perhaps it is
too big in the band and rides up at the back, pushing the straps up
off your shoulders. Or, the style of bra may be too wide for your
frame and you would be better off with a style that has more centred
straps or that is made for a petite frame. If the problem is that
you are sloped shouldered, gadgets that help to keep bra straps on
the shoulder can be quite helpful. One of these gadgets, “The Strap
Doctor” are re-usable silicone strips that attach to the underside
of the bra strap while the silicone side grips to the skin, securing
the strap into place. Other devices solve the problem by bringing
straps together at the back.
Ultimately, a good bra fitting is where you should begin. A better
lingerie shop will have bra fitters that can determine not only what
your size is, but what style best suits you so you need never spend
the day pulling and tugging on your bra again!
Dear Barbara, I’d love to surprise my wife with a lingerie gift but
don’t know where to begin. I know what I’d like to see her in, but
I’m not so sure that she’d wear it. – Frisky Freddy
Dear Freddy,
How nice that you have decided to surprise your wife with such a
romantic, intimate gift! With a wee bit of planning and detective
work you can be assured that you give her something that you’ll
both love. If she shops at a lingerie store that keeps a record
of her previous purchases, you are miles ahead in determining
size. Otherwise, a sneak peek in her drawer will reveal what size
works for her (assuming that she has been wearing the correct
size). Bras can be one of the most difficult things to buy for
someone else, and there is some wisdom in purchasing an item
that is a bit less “size specific”, like a nice chemise, gown
or silk panties. Even some of the most conservative of women
have been converted over to the “one size fits most” Hanky Panky
thongs made of a comfortable stretch lace and available in a wide
variety of colors.
The best way to make sure it’s the right gift is to choose
something that is not too far out of her comfort zone, but speaks
to her sexy, feminine side. Remember “Happy wife, happy life”!
If you have a question for Barbara of Bare Essentials,
email: barbarasherman@shaw.ca
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