Paris Undressed: The Secrets of French Lingerie
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1487000634 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
What’s their secret?Lingerie.Yet, despite an insatiable curiosity for all things French, most women still find lingerie an enigma, a tangled mélange of silk and lace, and are confused about how, when, and where to wear it. (Hint: it’s not just for special occasions.) Many aspire to having a drawer full of silky, lacy undergarments, but have no idea where to start: How should my bra fit? How exactly do I wear a garter belt? Do bras and panties always have to match?With illustrations by French lingerie designer Paloma Casile, Paris Undressed: The Secrets of French Lingerie will help women feel at ease with their figures and show them how to integrate a lingerie lifestyle
She apprenticed in houses such as Chantal Thomass and Cadolle, before winning the lingerie prize at the Dinard Festival of Young Fashion Designers. Her illustrations are as graphic, modern, and sensual as her collections. She graduated top of her class from ESMOD Paris, the oldest fashion school in the world. Born in Canada, she lives in an old millhouse outside of Paris with her husband, five chil
“An essential guide to every woman who wants to bring a little lace and a whole lot of Ooh La La! into her life.” Jamie Cat Callan, Author of French Women Don’t Sleep Alone"The book is a surprisingly fun take on the ‘us versus them’ Paris expat experience, and demonstrates that good lingerie don’t ever call it underwear is part of the cultivation of the sensual that is essential to the French art of living.” Elle Canada“Paris Undressed gives detailed information and tips on how to find the right bra for you, but also approaches the topic of lingerie in a much different language than we're used to hearing. Namely, it's not about sex, b