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How To Layer Your Undergarments
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: "How to Layer Your Undergarments" Length: 2:42
I think most of us have experienced the following conundrum — we want to wear panties, pantyhose, a piece of shapewear, and a slip — all at the same time.
So, in what order do we put these garments on?
First, think about reducing your layers by consolidating.
Most pantyhose and shapewear now come with cotton crotches.
So, you could eliminate wearing a panty altogether - with the added benefit of completely eliminating all panty lines.
Firm control pantyhose can eliminate your shapewear.
Thigh high stockings can replace your pantyhose layer.
Firm control panties can eliminate the need for shapewear.
Some shapewear can eliminate the need for a slip.
If you want to wear shapewear and pantyhose, what do you put on first?
All my shapewear manufacturers agreed unanimously: pantyhose should go on first.
Why?
Because most shapewear is designed with fabric that is slick.
Pantyhose put on over shapewear will be chronically inching down your body and needing constant pulling up.
Thigh high stockings with an elastic top are a great choice to consider when you want to wear hosiery but are wanting to reduce layers around your waist.
Since they stop at your upper thighs, they are one less layer to have to deal with.
And, they don't need to be taken up and down during bathroom breaks — thus helping to reduce the possibility of a pantyhose run.
Another advantage to thigh highs is when wearing a bodysuit or shapewear without a crotch opening, they allow you to pull the crotch over to the side when visiting the powder room.
Many shapewear styles are now designed to be slick and cling-free.
This eliminates the need for a slip in many situations.
When all you need is tummy control, a very comfortable choice is a shaping camisole or torsette.
This allows you to have tummy control while wearing your own bra and panties.
Multiple waistbands landing in the same place on your torso can also be a problem.
Panties, hosiery and shapewear all stopping at your waist can cause breathing issues, a severe indentation, and a strange body shape with the added possibility of a muffin top.
All the more reason to reduce layers and think about items where the waist is bandless.
When layering, your goal should be smoothness, but also breathability and comfort so you can enjoy yourself.
How to Layer Your Undergarments
We’ve all been there. We’re getting dressed up for a date night or a special occasion, and we find ourselves in need of several different undergarments at the same time. Looks like tight dresses, skirts and blouses often require tights or stockings, slips, shapewear, panties, and a bra — all at once.
This opens up several commonly-asked questions. For instance, how do you properly layer all of your undergarments? Should hosiery come first, or should shapewear come first? Is there a way you can wear that many underthings and still be comfortable? Is there a right and a wrong way to layer your undergarments? This may seem overwhelming — but don’t worry! You’re not alone — and we have the tips and tricks you need to make choosing and layering your undergarments simple and easy for you!
The key thing we want to achieve when layering multiple undergarments is a smooth, natural silhouette. We don’t want any bulkiness where two or three pieces may meet in the same place. We don’t want any excessive binding that might create a strange body shape, a muffin top or back bulge. We don’t want any unsightly lines or seams to show through our clothing. That said, we also want to be comfortable and able to move around easily without having to worry about anything falling out of place. We want our undergarments to be as easy as possible to pull down and then reposition for bathroom breaks.
In this Expert Video, Tomima shares her insider tips about how to choose and combine the right undergarments. Then learn how you can properly layer your undergarments in a way that will make you feel confident and comfortable all day — or night — long. Watch and see how simple and easy layering your undergarments can really be!