Archive for Undergarments

Celebrities love SPANX! You will, too!

 

Let’s face it…celebrities ALWAYS look amazing! And TONS of celebrities would never dream of wearing a special gown without SPANX! Check out some of these quotes from celebrity SPANX fanatics (these are from the SPANX website)!

When asked on the Oscar red carpet what she was wearing underneath her Escada gown, she shouted SPANX, and she told Oprah that she wore SPANX under her wedding dress  – Katherine Heigl (pictured above).
 
After giving birth to twins just 14 weeks prior, this Desperate Housewives star said with a laugh “SPANX, honey!” when asked how she traded her postpartum cargo pants for slim-fitting trousers. She also told Life & Style she “has an entire drawer for my SPANX”! – Marcia Cross
 
“Style secret? Definitely SPANX. That’s every girl’s secret, but most don’t talk about it [laughs]. You don’t have to think about sucking it in — they do the work for you.” – Miranda Lambert

“I’m not pretending to be back to the shape I was in beforehand anyway. I still have a ways to go. We’ve got SPANX underneath almost everything.” – Rebecca Romijn

When asked by People Stylewatch what her red carpet secrets were, she said, “a stylist and Spanx!” – Carrie Underwood

Talking about her post-baby body, the Confessions of a Shopaholic star said, “I swear that my waist is now skinnier than before I was pregnant – how do they do that? Certainly it’s nothing to do with me working out.” and “SPANX! You know them? It’s night and day!” In another interview, Isla said: “My own taste runs more to J Brand jeans, Alice+Olivia cashmere and Repetto shoes from Paris plus the slimming magic of SPANX.” –Isla Fisher
 
Want to find out for yourself? Check out a full selection of SPANX shapers at A Formal Affair! Through July 6th, 2010, all SPANX are 10% off! Hurry! This is your chance to live like a celebrity!

Last Minute Accessories for Homecoming!

Dyeables Flamingo Black heelAttention ladies!  We have a great selection of shoes, undergarments, purses, jewelry, and shawls for your last minute homecoming needs.  We have a ton of black strappy shoes, purses, and jewelry in stock for you to grab last minute.  Here’s some pictures of our fabulous merchandise!  Stop by for some foot petals too so your feet won’t ache all night!Mariell ShawlsB836 Loretta by Touchups; purses; handbags; accessories

Written by: Jill Morris

Photographs by: Mariell, Dyeables, and Touch Ups

To Wear or Not To Wear: Pantyhose Dilemma

SpanxHere’s an issue many of our customers have had trouble with . . . .should a woman wear pantyhose with a short dress?  Older women tend to say “Yes!  It looks bad if you don’t!” while our younger customers say “WHAT?! It looks horrible if you do!”  After seeing so many women having this debate, here’s what our staff thinks.

Wear pantyhose if: you’re wearing a closed toe shoe and it’s going to be chilly; wear hose if you want extra coverage or support in the midsection since hose tend to be tighter in the torso

Don’t wear pantyhose if: you’re wearing a strappy/open-toed shoe; the seam on the end of the foot can look unrefined; not wearing hose with a summer/light weight dress is acceptable too

When in doubt: ALWAYS USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT! If you want to wear them . .do it!  If not, don’t!  Just remember not to get into an argument over it though!

What are your thoughts on this debate?  We’d love to know what you think!  Give us some comments or feedback!

Items we recommend: Spanx by Sara Blakely – not only do they have body shapers and undergarments, they also have pantyhose too!  Come by the store to check them out!

Written by: Jill Morris

Photographs by: Spanx

Faviana and Spanx Are Coming!


Listen up Ladies! You’ve asked for them and now they’re coming! New arrivals in cocktail and Spanx are coming to our store! We’ve already received some great dresses from Faviana and are anticipating some new dresses from Poly USA too. Dresses should be arriving daily, while Spanx should be coming in the next 2 weeks. Not only are we getting in the original Spanx (High Waisted Power Panties) but we’re also getting in some more High Compression Spanx too. Another new item to try are their tights. We’re getting them in black and also reversible black with brown. I know I plan on getting a pair with fall quickly approaching. Stop by to check out our cocktail dresses today!Written by: Jill Morris
Photographs by: Faviana and Spanx
 

The Verdict: Did the Un-Bra Work?


Did the Un-bra stand up to it’s great reputation? Did it give both coverage and support? The answer? YES! I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was to wear. I had to read the directions and refer to the diagrams on how to apply it, but even in the halter top dress I wore, it stayed put! I was a little uncomfortable at first since I knew I wasn’t wearing a normal bra, but as soon as I got over the initial difference, I totally forgot I was wearing one! Not only did it hold up to the ninety degree heat during the ceremony of the wedding, but it also held up to a night of dancing and fireworks. I will definitely recommend this new undergarment to all my customers. The great thing about it too it that it’s reusable!

After reading this, would you use the Un-bra?

Written by: Jill Morris
Photographs by: Jill Morris

Does The Un-Bra Really Work?

In order to promote and sell something, I have to believe in it. I believe in all our merchandise at A Formal Affair, but when it comes to new products, I am skeptical until I try it out myself. Today, July 4th, 2009 I am going to a wedding. The dress I’m wearing requires either cups to be sewn into the dress or the use of the Un-Bra. I chose the easy way, and purchased an Un-Bra. Will the bra hold up to it’s reputation and provide the coverage I need throughout the wedding? Or will it fall flat? Follow this blog for the results . . . .

Have you tried the Un-bra? Do you think it will hold up to a night of dancing and festivities?

Written by: Jill Morris
Photographs by: Jill Morris and Kara Crane

Shoes and Undergarments: No Procrastination Allowed!

As a bride, you have the dress, the accessories, and even the bridesmaid dresses. Some other important items that many brides tend to put off till the last minute are shoes and undergarments. Many brides don’t realize that just like how a wedding dress is the most important dress a bride will ever wear, shoes and undergarments are some of the most essential pieces to a bridal ensemble!

As a sales consultant, I see so many brides struggle with these items mainly because of the following:

1. Brides don’t think shoes and undergarments are that important in comparison to the hundreds of other items on their massive and overwhelming lists of things they need to complete

2. They don’t realize that they will need these items to attend their first wedding gown fitting and all the other alterations appointments that follow

3. It can become time consuming choosing the perfect shoes and undergarments (in many cases, time brides just don’t have!)

4. When brides find the perfect undergarments and shoes, many times the items need to be special ordered to ensure proper size, style, and color which sometimes puts brides on an even tighter time crunch! It can take up to a month for special orders and sometimes even longer!

Don’t panic! That is why it is good to ask your trusty sales consultant for help and advice! Who better to ask than the women that are the experts and that have helped hundreds of brides through the entire wedding process? Not only can they give you recommendations on heel height, style of shoes, long line bras and crinolines that best suits you and your wedding, but they will also tell you the truth about what is comfortable and practical. Rest assured that your sales consultant will also keep you on track if anything needs to be ordered and will help guide you through the ordering process.

Whatever you do, don’t wait! As soon as you find your perfect dress immediately begin to think about other essentials you’ll need to complete your look. Please always remember that your sales consultant is there to be your resource every step of the way!

Written By: Jill Morris-Asst. Manager and Sales Consultant
Photographs provided by Dyeables Shoes and Felina

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