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The Lingerie Handbook

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..what every girl ought to know! This book has caught my eye today at the local book store because of it's nice cover and I thought I just flip through the glossy photos for some eye candy but I couldn't put it down. I ended up sitting down and reading it in the store, of course it's so full with well organised info that I just ended up buying it.

I have a few fashion books but lingerie usually is not covered or just barely mentioned even though it's just as important as the clothes we are wearing on the outside.
A well chosen bra, panty makes garments fit better, look nicer on us. Now, this book covers how to choose the right fitting undergarments, what you have to watch out for when buying, mentiones the many kinds of lingerie you can ever come accross and how to use it.
For instance, there are full slips and half slips which I've heard of and remember my grandma' used to use but it has never occured that I could use it. I just thought it's for old ladies. Well, it isn't. As it turnes out, full slips are for under see-through or/and clinging, static dresses.
The book is written in a funny, engaging, understanding way. The author understands what it's like to go underwear/swimsuit shopping (you know when you standing infront of the mirror and the terrible shop-lighting shows every bump on your body. Even the ones which are not there.. ;)
Otherwise, you'll find lots of nice photos and all the topics covered with all the right information.

I paid the full price+tax for this book at my local bookstore but no regrets (even though Amazon is cheaper, no tax and free shipping) because this book is worth buying!

I stumbled upon this book while looking for something else, and couldn't help but pick it up. This book covers everything, including bras (how a good-fitting one can make you look so much better), panties, slips, hose, teddies, camisoles, you name it. The author explains what to get, how many, how to care for it, and what to wear it with. She covers the practical everyday needs as well as "special" lingerie. The book is beautifully photographed and is a pleasure to look at.

And most importantly, the author, a lingerie shop owner, provides a lot of insight into why women shop for lingerie (and why many do not). She makes a strong case for how what we wear under our clothes is just as important as our clothing, and that it's important for women to treat themselves well. This book totally changed my view on lingerie and gave me permission to buy those nice things I've always wanted!

I was impressed by The Lingerie Handbook because of practicality. The information in this book assisted me in selecting bras that do their job. Finally I have guidance for selecting the right style and size for fit and lift because Apsan reveals the mysteries of selecting style, and cup size selection relative to the band size. I am pleased with the greater comfort and improved appearance of garments purchased following the book's tips. The book pays for itself with information that if followed will eliminate the future purchase of poor fitting bra. The information was a great time saver as I was able to pick out bras to try on that were more likely to fit so I didn't have to try on so many.

I saw a review of the book on the Internet and added it onto my wish list on Amazon.com. I put it there kind as a joke. Leave it to my mother in law to purchase the book that was added on to my wish list as a joke.

I didn't really mind because I was interested in the book so I read it. The author of the book is the owner of the store La Petite Croquette a lingerie store in New York City.

Although the book is really meant for women it was interesting for me as a guy to read. Most of the book is put together in a no nonsense "This is what you need to know when it comes to lingerie"

The first two chapters of the book talk about why owning high quality lingerie is important. It focuses on how lingerie makes a woman feel sexy and attractive.

The nitty gritty portion of the book really starts out with chapter 3 when it starts talking about bras. This is easily the largest single chapter in the book and it simply states what most women should really know. There is a lot of information about finding the right cup size and band size. It also has a short section on important dates in bra history. It includes a little bit about different styles of bras and what different bra types are good for.

The next section is on panties. It talks about VPL visible panty lines. Different styles of panties are listed and once again a list of what type of outfits each is good for.

The next few sections talk about sleep ware, shape ware, stockings and pantyhose and tights. Each section is organized like the section on bras.

The next section is one of the best section its called tips for women. It basically covers the same topics as the first two chapters but organized in a different way. It even talks about the very racy Perl Thong which sounds like a very interesting outfit to me.

There is also a nicely written section just for men. I think the major two point listed for men was be prepared for sticker shock. (lingerie is expensive) The other hint know the size of the woman that you are trying to buy for.

There are two other section one on caring for lingerie. The author advises washing all lingerie by hand. If you don't have time to wash by had use the gentle cycle. However she advises never drying you lingerie in the dryer always air dry. The heat of the dryer will destroy the elasticity of any lingerie.

The last section talks about the different types of fabric and how a person can build up there own lingerie collection.

This is a really good no nonsense book about what a woman should know about lingerie. I wish that my wife would sit down and read it. I think that women often forget how much simple lingerie can do to flame up passion in a man.

I would advise this book to any woman. I think this book has something most women have not thought of. The section on bras would make this book good for almost any woman. I think the simple fact that 9 out of 10 women are using a bra that does not fit proper is shocking.

As a nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, I found this book to be a wonderful body image booster. The author re-affirms throughout this beautiful sensual book, it's what's inside that counts, everyone has something special about themselves. The positive energy, the beautiful models- of all sizes- echo love yourself and treat yourself well from the inside out! I loved this book and will enjoy recommending it to others.

I loved this book, I received it as a gift and thought it was random and wasn't so interested in it but then I flipped through it and became intrigued by what it had to offer. First off, I love that the models in the book are normal sizes, most fashion related guides show rail thin girls which few of us are and even fewer can relate to. Next I love the spunky open minded tone of the book, the author has a charisma that makes your self consciosness/body consciensness dissappear because she understands that sexiness is in attitude. Finally it has great tips of lingerie essentials, how to care for your intimates, proper fittings, and a lot more. I highly recommend this book for oneself or as a holiday gift...

I bought this book because I was in a rut; it was just one of those days where you want something frivilous and girly. I didn't imagine what it would do to me! At 1AM, I put the book down to rip out my underwear drawer and throw away everything that didn't fit, wasn't flattering, or was (embarrasingly) ripped or dirty. This book inspired me to care about my underwear, and also care about myself. Just because lingerie may only be for the buyer (and maybe a few lucky others) doesn't make it frivilous. This book taught me that I am important and while some will spend thousands on outfits to make an impression on others, it may be more important to make an impression on your psyche and spend some bucks on the things that are just for you. Besides, in the end, you are all that matters. After reading it I gave it to my sister and sent one to my mom. They also have been inspired to have a lingerie make-over. If you haven't read this book yet, get to it!

This a great book with a lot of practical information about lingerie. The author is clearly enthusiastic about the subject and eager to share her knowledge. It answers many questions you may have been to shy to ask sales people or never released you SHOULD have known.

On my most recent visit to New York I checked out the shop. It's even better than the book! The sales person was very professional and knowledgeable. With her help I bought the most beautiful, and more importantly, best fitting bras I've had in 30 years.

I can't believe how useful this book really is! It isn't just a fluffy book about lingerie, it has tons of information that a girl can use to get the most out of herself. I never knew there was so much to know about lingerie! This book is funny, interesting and factoid-filled.

This book has lots an lots of pictures. Pictures of yesterday and today's underwear and how thongs and g-strings can be worn comfortable. It also tells how underwire bras are not soppose to poke or hurt. The text is very informational and very undersanding.

I'm a male; I wanted to know more about womens undes. I learned alot from this book. I did not know that most visable panty lines came from wearing the wrong size panties, also how you should not wear white panties with white sheer pants (like a nurse uniform)

I told my wife that she was wearing the wrong size bra and she told me she was not. I measured her and told her she needed to be fitted. I convinced her to be fitted by a pro. She did and she was wearing the wrong size. She bought a couple of underwire bras that day. That same night she throwed away every bra she had (yes every bra she had). The next day we went out bra shopping. I never seen her so happy about bra shopping. She never liked underwire and I told her how your not suppose to feel the underwire. Now that she has the right size bra, underwire is all she looks for and she says underwire helps with lift.

As a man I found out why there's so much womens underwear and how to buy it. I buy her underwear that I like (sexy lingerie, thongs, g-strings and sexy bras;) I'll tell her; I bought me someting knowing how she only wears it for me and for a sort time. Now she wears what I buy as underwear even down to the thongs and g-strings as everyday undes. She feels very sexy now. I think that now I'm married to a diffent women. Her personality has changed for the better. I'm very thinkful for this book.

We want our outterwear to fit right. Why not our underwear. Yes only we know whats under our clothes but whats under our clothes can also effect the way we feel.

I highly recommend this book to any male or female. We all buy or will buy womens underwear. Guy are clueless about this (well maybe I can't say that for all guys) but I was lost, I had no clue???