Velvet has a reputation for being a special-occasion fabric, which undersells it considerably. A well-cut velvet bodysuit in a deep seasonal colour is one of the more versatile pieces you can own in autumn, provided you understand how the fabric behaves under different layers. Read more →
Buying a bodysuit online is harder than it looks. The product photo shows a smooth, fitted silhouette, and then the piece arrives and the gusset pulls, the neckline gaps, or the fabric goes sheer under studio lighting but not in real life. Most of these problems are predictable if you know what to look for before you order.
Shapewear bodysuits are one of the most searched categories in women's fashion, and also one of the most misrepresented. The marketing language around them tends toward the dramatic. The reality is more practical and, in some ways, more useful than the claims suggest.
A lingerie bodysuit that is washed incorrectly will show the damage within a few cycles: stretched lace, flattened velvet pile, delaminated panels, or a gusset that no longer lies flat. Most of this is avoidable with a few straightforward habits.
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