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Why Did You Wear That: Cover Your Bases

By admin|August 5th, 2014|Why Did You Wear That?|

There are times in life when one must practice a bit of discretion- like the times where my friends have to remind me that what I classify as “shirts” aren’t in reality and in “polite society” considered shirts. They’re more like long line bralettes. And honestly, if my bust wasn’t as robust, I might actually be able to get away with a bit more skin. But alas, that is not the case, so I’ve had to take a quick course in Modesty 101. This past weekend when I was informed that I would be attending a cocktail party with one of my best gal pals, her boo, and a guy I’d formerly hidden from, I packed one of my favorite T by Alexander Wang backless dresses and heels that I get stopped on the street about. “Backless” more often than not is synonymous with “bra-less.” As to not offend my friend, I also stashed one of my secret weapons that I acquired as a lingerie buyer, silicone nipple covers. Sure, they aren’t exactly sexy (ever wanna look like a department store mannequin?), but they prevent corneal damage and idle cocktail party gossip. That reminded me of all the little tricks of the trade that I was privy to and wanted to share with my fellow crop top loving cohorts. Collect these Macgyver approved undergarments below and never let your nipples be the only lasting impression at the party… because it’s just not that kind of party.

1. Calvin Klein Underwear Naked Glamour Strapless Push Up Bra, 2. Fashion Forms Silicone Gel Petals, 3. The Natural Fashion Tape and Dispenser, 4. Joie Layering Slip Dress, 5. Commando Classic Thong, 6. Cosabella Never Say Never Flirty Bandeau Bra, 7. Free People Seamless Romper, 8. Les Coquines Anastasia Halter Bralette, 9. Only Hearts Second Skins One Ply Tube

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: She’s Got Legs.

By Kirsten|February 18th, 2014|Why Did You Wear That?|

Oh, hey. It’s snowing again. Blame that damn groundhog… or global warming. Whomever is to blame, it’s bone chillingly cold and frustratingly difficult to get dressed each day keeping both style and thermometer in mind. One tires of wearing only jeans and pants and our poor little frocks have been left hanging lonely in the outer realms of our closets.

A great way to add interest to a basic little black dress is with fashion legwear. Not to mention, a wonderful way to show off those stems you’ve been keeping in shape all winter long. Another option? Consider layering plain black tights under some of the open work options to achieve the same look without losing the warmth. And speaking of layering, don’t be afraid to layer over the knee options on top of tights. Play with texture and patterns to keep things interesting until the snow melts and the sun comes out again.

1. Pretty Polly Tower Block Tights, 2. Commando Secret Garden Tights, 3. Wolford Valencienne Lace Thigh Highs, 4. Wolford Saphira Openwork Tights, 5. Fogal Annegret Hosiery, 6. Wolford Marchesa Tights, 7. Agent Provocateur Polka Dot Stockings, 8. Linda Farrow + Falke Seamed Faux Leather Trimmed Stockings, 9. alice + olivia Semi Sheer Argyle Tights, 10. Nordstrom Mesh Floral Tights

xx,

WhyDid

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Friday Frocks: Let Them Wear Drapes!

By Kirsten|September 24th, 2010|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

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Ugh. It’s Friday and you have Nothing. To. Wear.

Well, don’t get all dramatic like Scarlett O’Hara and start ripping down the drapes (Gone with the Wind, ladies. If you have not read the book, run don’t walk to get a copy). While Ms. O’Hara may have gone a tad overboard, she was onto something. Draping. A trend that has stuck around for a few seasons now is a great way to look sexy and sleek while still hiding any “problem areas” (ha! as if we have any). In my mind, it’s a more modest version of the bodycon dress. It shows all your curves without requiring the use of Commandos and starvation.

penum2000211876_p1_v1_m56577569832045389_254x500 Penumbra Drape Dress, $250

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.32.14 PM Sheri Hill Draped Mini Dress, $298

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.41.38 PM Camilla & Marc Neptune Drape Pindot Dress, $490

DART-WD3_V1 Dar Ti Dawn Long Dress, $299

1120269_fpx.tif Elizabeth and James Helena Draped Silk Cotton Dress, $385

Screen shot 2010-09-23 at 10.55.21 PM C & C California Draped Cowl Neck Dress, $128

What will you wear tomorrow? Well, frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Go Commando

By Kirsten|June 15th, 2009|Why Did You Wear That?|

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Summer is the time of year where ladies love to bear it all. We’ve perfected our spray tans and spent hours in the gym to get our glutes in tip top shape. In all honesty, we’ve earned it. However, there are tricks to making our barely there outfits work without being utterly offensive.

One of the biggest offenders all times of the year is VPL (visible panty lines). We all know what this is (for heaven’s sake, even my Dad knows what VPL stands for). I would hope by now, that everyone knows you need to wear a thong if you are wearing tight pants or a tight skirt. Taking it one step further, sometimes a thong alone doesn’t cut it. With very sheer or clingy fabrics, sometimes the outline of your thong will still show giving you unnecessary lumps and bumps. You might be tempted to just go sans panties, but rather than show us your Paris/Britney, I have another solution. Enter the Commando Tiny Thong. Lots of places have introduced seamless, no-show panties, but these are the original tried and true. Having worn these myself, I can vouch that you will not see even the tiniest seam, not even under a body skimming chiffon dress. They have several variations of these panties, I prefer the Tiny Thong (it’s the least amount of fabric, obvi).

Another offender? Illegal use of bra straps. I am totally cool with showing a beautiful bra under a see through blouse, or having a bit of your lacy bra pop out, but ONLY when done appropriately and intentionally (a la Carrie Bradshaw). Not only are there tons of bras out there to allow you to re-configure your straps, there are also now gadgets that are meant specifically for hiding your straps. Hollywood Hook Ups are a great option (a lot better than my MacGyver tricks involving safety pins and rubber bands).

NOT SEXY:

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Having a royal nip slip can also put a damper on your summer evening out. To avoid this, just grab some double sided tape to hold your drapey blouse in place. I like Matchsticks because they are in cute pink packaging that you can just pop in your purse.

USE TAPE ON A TOP LIKE THIS:

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WhyDid Wisdom: When NOT to Fake the Funk

By Kirsten|December 17th, 2008|WhyDid Wisdom|

A psychic from one of the best Online Fortune Teller Sites once told me that I was “okay with the little white lie.” While this might be true, there are a few things in life that you just shouldn’t fib about.

Herve Leger Bandage Dresses- Bebe, Express, and Alice and Olivia have all tried to replicate this trendy dress. None of them have been able to really recreate the drama of the real thing. A real Herve Leger dress hugs you in all of the right places and sucks you in in the others (think of Spanx gone sexy). There are no stray threads, the fabric is heavy and thick, and it only comes in certain styles each season. A black Herve bandage dress is worth the investment. It can be worn for a multitude of occasions. Skip the imitations though. You’ll only end up looking cheap, not chic.

Lips-Ugh! Have you ever seen women walking around with “duck lips”? So gross. There is nothing sexy about looking like Donald Duck’s sister. I understand that voluptuous lips like Angelina Jolie’s and Scarlett Johannsen’s are sexy, but we weren’t all created equal. Learn to love your lips and invest in a good lip plumper (Lip Infusion is my favorite). Do you really want to walk around looking like Heidi from The Hills? Didn’t think so.

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