How comfortable are you in your underwear – right now? In celebration of National Underwear Day on Aug. 5th, we at Curvatood, a local custom-bra maker in Hummelstown, conducted a brief, anonymous (and completely unscientific) survey to find out how people feel about their undergarments.
When asked what their undergarments say about them, respondents replied:
- My undergarments aren’t talking, 37 percent
- Fun, 21 percent
- Don’t care, 17 percent
- Conservative, 16 percent
- Sexy, 12 percent
- Athletic, 6 percent
About 82 percent of respondents reported selecting their undergarments based on comfort and fit. Yet, over 90 percent of women who wear bras cite fit issues, the most common of which is shoulder straps that either fall off or dig into the shoulders.
A close second are issues with the band or cup size not being correct for the body shape. Custom made bras easily solve these issues; and for those ladies who love to match their undergarments (over 10 percent), Curvatood offers matching panties. How much money have you spent on bras that don’t fit or are uncomfortable? A pretty, perfectly fitted bra is guaranteed to become your favorite!
When you invest in good underwear, follow these directions to make them last. Wear bras several times between washes and hand wash (especially underwires; at a minimum, use a laundry bag to protect them in a gentle cycle). NEVER put a bra in the dryer: heat is an elastic killer. Purchase bras that fit best on the loosest hooks, so that as the elastic ages, you can tighten it for a better fit.
Comfort is often defined by undergarment style. Female respondents report the brief is the most liked style, with the bikini close “behind,” while 13 percent prefer thongs. Men’s number one choice: boxer briefs, followed by briefs, then boxers.
Surprisingly, more ladies than men reported “going commando.” And just over 5 percent of the ladies still love their days-of-the-week panties. Wear undies that you won’t be ashamed of because you never know when you’re going to make an unscheduled trip to the hospital. Your mom said that too, right?
Forty-one percent reported wearing undies while sleeping; 46 percent follow Dr. Oz’s advice to take off their undergarments before retiring, so your whole body can breathe overnight. The balance of respondents said “it depends” whether or not they wear underwear when sleeping.
I recommend replacing undergarments: 1) if your weight has fluctuated more than 5 pounds; 2) you’ve had major physical changes, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding or surgery; 3) when a garment is worn out; or 4) fit has been compromised.
Most people pay far more attention to their outer attire than their undergarments, which really impact how you feel to a greater degree.
National Underwear Day is the perfect time to consider your undergarment style, fit, and function; nothing can make you feel more special than custom bras made to fit your body.
Curvatood takes pride in delighting customers with their specialized, custom fit garments for all needs. In the privacy of Curvatood’s studio, customers participate in the design of their creations, selecting from laces, trims and other fabrics. For more information, visit Curvatood, on Facebook or at www.curvatood.com, or call Carey Pumo at (717) 421-2569.
