So why not go for a fitting? I read one blogger who said she didn’t want some old lady groping her twins. I’m here to set the record straight. I had a fitting done at Victoria’s Secret and it’s not what you think. If you’re a Sex and the City fan (which I’m guessing most of you are), ixnay the lingerie saleswoman/Miranda scene from your brain. At VS, I kept all of my clothes on and didn’t even need to go into a fitting room. A salesclerk measured my ribcage and then the widest part of my chest. Done! Can you believe it? It took all of two seconds.

Here are some things you ought to know. I was even surprised the first time I heard them.

1. Your bra should not be held up by your straps. Rather, you should be supported by the band (the part which hooks around your ribcage). If your bra doesn’t stay up on its own, ya know, without its straps, you’re due for a new one.
2. The piece that rests in between the girls should be flush against your skin. This prevents your bra from rotating side to side.
3. Because our bras go through the wash and we stretch them when we put them on, it is recommended to buy one size smaller. Not a smaller cup, but a smaller band (i.e. if you’re a 34, get a 32. If you’re a 36, get a 34, etc).

Now finding an appropriate “brassiere” might be easier for those carrying around plums or apples versus grapefruits and melons. I guess the Big Guy had to even it out somehow!  Visit our Shopping for Bras sister site.

K lets break it down. Lace shirts are pretty self-explanatory but if you don’t know what tap shorts are (love them), they’re adorable little, ruffley shorts that are usually made out of silk or lace. They come in a variety colors but pastels seem to be the most common. Diesel Black Gold, Sunner, and Alexander Wang (this man can do no wrong) each have their versions in the February issue of ELLE. I’ll take a pair! Too bad I’ll have to wait until a more affordable brand comes out with them L Moving on…

Who doesn’t love jammies? No one, that’s who! Ok please pay attention because I’m not suggesting you take your plaid, flannel numbers and strut your stuff around town. No, no. Remember the operative word here is INSPIRED. We don’t want you looking like a co-ed who just rolled out of bed and didn’t bother to get dressed for class. These “jams” are actually MEANT to be worn during the daytime and are usually floral with an occasional subtle polka-dot in the mix. I want a pair of these too! Ugh.

Share my frustration with sky-high designer duds? Not to worry because one little company which brands itself with red and white circles has our backs. Target, or “tar-zhay” as I like to call it, has partnered with Rodarte to deliver us some quality bedtime-inspired looks. SUPER CUTE and they’re in that sorbet color which is the color to dress is this season. Want to find out more? Visit http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html?node=16275561&ref=sr_shorturl_gointernational

Interested in find which other designers are designing for us every-day women? Read our Fabulously Frugal article. Ta-ta for now.