Friday, March 4, 2011

All About Underwear

By Grace Tan


Underwear or undies as it is named today are very essential to our daily life. It is one of the primary garments that is entirely essential to each and everyone of us. In cold weather condition, underwear adds warmness to our bodies to keep the cold out. Thermal long johns are important as it insulates the body during winter. It engulfs perspiration during warm weather.

Tank tops, t-shirts, muscle shirt for the upper body and briefs, boxer briefs, boxers shorts, and jock straps for the athletes are ordinary men's underwear and is less sophisticated than women's. These variety of underwear gives full support and comfort to their upper body and lower body and minimizing or even eliminating physical injuries that may be stimulated by playing intensive sporty games.

Women's underwear are more ornamental and catchy than men's. Women's upper body underwear consists of the brassiere, tank tops, camisole, girdle and corsets. For the lower body, there are different styles of panties: standard briefs, high cut briefs, control briefs, hipsters, bikini, string bikini, boy-shorts, thongs and g-strings. Brassieres protect and support the breast and at the same time improve the contour. It also helps to restrain breast movement during work out and sports activities. Waistbands and corsets heightens the curvatures of the female body.

Bra's of women come in different types. There are several types of bras such as full support, padded, push-up, razorback, sports bra, strapless, t-shirt bra, under-wired, strapless and bandeau, nursing bra, convertible, seamless, and the latest adhesive bras. Brand-new ones are coming up to the dictate of designer's style.

When picking out an underwear, it is important to take note that fit, comfortableness, function and fabric should be the priority. Movement should not be restricted. It should not be too tight or too loose. Consider some factors like the things you do, the sports activity you delight when selecting an underwear. Textiles with silicone may cause you to have allergic reactions, so it is best to find out first.




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