Paris Undressed. The Secrets of French Lingerie By Kathryn Kemp-Griffin

No pressure way to start thinking about upping your lingerie game So many annotations 9781487000639 Quite an journey not just through lingerie but also through the connection between well being and self care A great education for any woman who has bought underwear reluctantly or begrudgingly in their life instead of invested in lingerie I wish I had read this when I was younger 9781487000639 I loved the illustrations They made the book special Also the red ink used was a fabulous touch of glamour and boldness 9781487000639

Paris Undressed. The Secrets of French Lingerie By Kathryn Kemp-Griffin

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9781487000639

English

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Hardcover

In the spirit of French Women Don t Get Fat and Bringing Up B b comes the quintessential book about what French women can teach us about the world of lingerie American women wear underwear French women wear lingerie French women seem inherently confident in their bodies.

Replace underwear with lingerie and spend some time in boutiques Do it for you Love it Read this and get converted if you haven t already been 9781487000639 This was for me a quick read but I am happy to say that I found the book much than satisfactory The author really enjoyed doing her research and is taking us along describing things she did putting on a 19th century corset attending burlesque workshops ripping bras to shreds to see what s inside think good documentary not me myself and I writing This book has a really thorough chapter on wearing stockings and garterbelts a good one on history very solid chapters on lace and materials and pretty good everything else Beats Cora Harrington s book in every respect save for pictures 9781487000639 This was a lot of fun Part memoir part guide to lingerie this was a really great able to embrace the sensuality of life and love What s their secret Lingerie Paris Undressed will help women feel at ease with their figures and show them how to integrate a lingerie lifestyle la fran aise to enhance their own femininity confidence and joie de vivre It will transform the way women perceive their undergarments and their bodies and reveal how to co ordinate a lingerie wardrobe to reflect personality and to meet lifestyle needs with the right dose of reverie This book goes behind the seams combining cultural references expertise and practical advice to inspire every woman to reconsider her underwear drawer Paris Undressed The Secrets of French LingerieA lovely read full of great advice descriptions of Paris and lots of explanations about underwear and how to enjoy it Parisian women use lingerie to feel good every day there s no saving it for best they wear sensational underwear every day This book looks at why how these pieces are as important as others in our wardrobe and explores how we can all take a little of the Parisians attitude and enjoy wearing beautiful undies The book is so encouraging and so positive in its message that all women deserve to feel fantastic each day Loved the idea of creating a lingerie journal and will be starting a project straight away 9781487000639 You can read my review of Paris Undressed The Secrets of French Lingerie on my blog here book provides readers with the ins and outs of French lingerie and sensuality sexuality and seduction Kathryn and her husband decide to make a spur of the moment move from Canada to Paris after a coin toss and that is where Kathryn begins her journey through the lingerie scene in Paris. We get a really rich history about corsets lingerie and the evolution of how women were able to express themselves through lingerie and the numerous uses it provided As someone who speaks French I loved Kathryn s abundant use of French terminology and common phrases it really allows the reader to immerse themself into the journey she goes through. The addition of illustrations in this book really allows for the reader to understand the visual evolution today s bra underwent from corset to padded bra with straps we are able to see its construction and constant reevaluation over the decades. Walking us through every part of the bra and learning the importance of each piece and how it completes the bra gives readers a new appreciation for quality made bras as well as learning exactly which style and type of bra works best for your outfit choice When Kathryn deconstructed a poorly made bra and a well made bra she was able to understand the underlying details on what truly makes a bra a quality piece. I find myself relating to this book once again I have a degree in Neuroscience and found the comparison of fabrics to sensory receptors eye opening and truly a unique and genius choice of description Different fabrics and fibres completely change the game when it comes to creating and wearing a garment and with lingerie being the most intimate garment someone can own it is so important to make sure what you re wearing feels the best for you. I love how Kathryn goes beyond the underwear aspect of lingerie we get to learn and see stockings holsters tassels and Her experience in each of these classes that she attends to learn about the sensuality of lingerie and how women can truly find enjoyment just by wearing it in everyday life The better you dress the better you feel I always say And if you feel great your day will surely be just as great. The addition of French lingerie websites towards the end of the book was a fabulous idea it allows the reader to not only apply what they have learned through Katherine s experience and lessons from the book to purchasing lingerie but just viewing the different styles and fabrics in itself is a great way to visualize what you want in your lingerie. This is a fantastic read for the fashion inclined lingerie loving person I absolutely recommend this to any up and coming fashion student or anyone who is curious to what makes lingerie so intimately for you 9781487000639 The beginning was preachy the middle informative the ending just a tad weird for my taste She did have some good points about dressing to please oneself To dress to feel good etc In the end thishis book was informative it was just an okay read 9781487000639 Excellent reference book for everything lingerie includes extensive explanations descriptions and glossaries 9781487000639 I would have liked the addition of photography or colour illustrations but overall it is a great guide to discovering the world of lingerie and changing your thinking on underwear 9781487000639 site_link post a comment.