Have you noticed the bright new colors of lingerie this summer? Here's a guide for what to wear and how to wear it, from plus size lingerie specialists About Curves.
(PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- This July, About Curves examines a new trend that has hit retail stores across America: lingerie in bold and unusual colors. As the heat wave raises temperatures across the country, women are also turning up the heat with new shades, including orange and lime green, which are replacing the traditional colors of red and black.
Two distinct advantages to the new summer colors: first, the new colors offer women the opportunity to expand their wardrobe with minimal effort. Second, new shades make a woman seem youthful, while still seeming elegant. New York City shopper Bethany Letty says, “My mom wore black nightgowns when I was growing up. I want to wear something new to bed, something a little more exciting.”
In order to help women choose colors that look flattering and reflect their style, Robin Culver from AboutCurves.com has put together a guide to the latest trendy colors for summer.
1. Seasons: Many women already know that seasons have a huge impact on color choices: the pink of blooming flowers is a spring favorite, while browns are common in fall. For summer, the new “in” shades are brighter, and more intense. Put away the lingerie you would describe as a “muted” color and replace it with something in a shade like watermelon green or sunshine yellow.
2. Skin Tone: It’s also important that you choose colors that compliment your skin tone. There are a few bright colors that work best for every skin tone, although you can certainly experiment outside this range. Lighter skin tones do well with shades like golden yellow and blueberry; darker skin tones, including many African-American women, look stunning in shades like fire engine red. Hispanic women and other with medium skin tones, often look great in colors like bright orange.
Even in their new, different shades, colors carry a psychological message with them. Researchers have found the following messages hidden in different colors:
- Red: Strength, attention, power
- Orange: Success, enthusiasm
- Yellow: Expressiveness, happiness
- Green: Harmony, vitality
- Blue: Intuition, imagination
- Purple: Luxury, passion
While variations on these basic colors still communicate the above messages, they also show a woman’s willingness to be daring. Bright, unusual shades exude self-confidence and a willingness to be playful that is very sexy in the bedroom. Robin Culver shares her final tips for looking great in the new summer colors:
- Bright colors are flirtatious by nature. Look for items that have lightweight fabrics or details like bows to maximize your power to flirt.
- Outfits with color accents draw attention to the area that’s colored. Use this rule not only to highlight certain areas, but also to draw attention away from other areas.
- Make sure you hand wash lingerie with bright colors to keep your lingerie looking new.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Robin Culver or visit www.aboutcurves.com.
About AboutCurves.com:
Since August 2001, AboutCurves.com has offered the largest selection of plus size lingerie available on the Internet. From bustiers to babydolls, chemises to gowns, AboutCurves.com strives to offer a variety of products in sizes 1X through 6X.
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