There are some things that we still don’t talk about openly and lingerie is one of them. That is why, Arpita Ganesh, who runs Buttercups, the lingerie store in Secunderabad, believes that there is a need for awareness among women about important facts related to it. Arpita has been trained by the renowned French lingerie group (since 1867) Chantelle, at their Dubai franchise. Buttercups is the store where they not only sell Chantelle’s lingerie but also extend personalized consultation for sizing and fitting through appointments.  Here are some tips from her.

Knowing the right size
Wearing the right size enhances the figure and controls sagging in the long run. Awareness pertaining to it, must be brought about among girls when they are 17-18 years of age as during that age they are open to listening and understanding about their bodies and how to care for themselves. Also, girls become fashion conscious in college and that’s why they need proper education then. The style and the size of lingerie they wear can dispel their worries with respect to their own bodies.

Not everyone and anyone can help you understand your size either. Please visit an expert who will not only be able to tell you your right size but also the style you should wear for your size and shape.

Need variety because
Women’s innerwear is very much like the clothes we wear. It depends on what we like to wear. The Indian lingerie makers believe that one style suits all. They do not cater to women of all shapes and ages. That is why, it is important that there is variety of lingerie available without discriminating based on shape and size.

Besides, women should know that different occasions require different lingerie too. For instance, a sports bra during cardio exercises, nursing bras during post-pregnancy etc.

Age matters
A woman changes 7-8 sizes in her lifetime. She has different lingerie needs during all those size changes. Girls should be educated and taught to wear the right size from early stages. Care after child-birth is also critical as breasts go through maximum changes during these times. If proper care is not taken, there may be damage for life to the breast tissue.

Massage oils, Toning, Surgeries
Regular massages and toning exercises do help. Surgery is a personal choice.

And finally
Lingerie is more important than the clothes you wear. If you wear a nice shirt and a wrong bra under it, it will never look good. Women need to understand this fact and start spending first on good lingerie and then on clothes. Wearing the right size and style of lingerie not only accentuates the figure, but also relieves you of problems like neck and back pain, drooping shoulders and sagginess. So pay importance to your lingerie and get an expert sizing and fitting done every year.