Types of Foundation Garments and Accessories Washington DC

Shape wearers also known as foundation garments play a major role in the world of fashion and established designers have continued to meet the need for these garments leading to numerous retail and repair services all over the world.


1. Local Companies

Alldaz
(202) 388-0611
2025 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC
Ann Taylor
(202) 371-8010
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne Unit C201
Washington, DC
Walmart Stores, Inc
(202) 434-0713
575 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC
3616 Shoppe
(202) 269-1973
3616 12th St Ne
Washington, DC
14th Alteration & Embroidery
(202) 882-3211
3617 14th St Nw
Washington, DC
Silkari East Benetton
(202) 232-1770
1666 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
Rainbow Store 1544
(202) 635-5011
1060 Brentwood Rd NE
Washington, DC
Urban Outfitters
(202) 737-0259
707 7th St NW
Washington, DC
Collection Mel Ange Inc
(202) 269-0942
2828 10th St NE
Washington, DC
Lululemon Athletica
(202) 333-3189
3146 M St NW
Washington, DC

2. Introduction

Foundation garments or shape wearers are undergarments, which are worn to change the wearer’s shape to a more slimmer or fashionable figure. The most common foundation garments and accessories include corsets, brassieres, body suits, control briefs, girdles, garter belts, control slips and control camisoles. They are worn on different parts of the body and most retailers try to match foundation garments to their outer garments.

3. Corsets

Corsets are historical garments worn by both men and women and serve the purpose of shaping the wearers body. These garments are loved by brides that wear them under their traditional gowns or as the top of the gown. They are viewed as sexy and shape altering garments, since they accentuate the wearer’s hips and bust giving her an hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Though these garments are controversial, the current designs are well made to keep the wearer comfortable while still staying fashionable. Classic Victorian designs and modern luxurious fabrics have been combined to create the most dazzling garments and most retailers provide a wide range of beautiful, waist reducing, tight lacing corsets.

4. Brassieres

These undergarments have been a part of women’s garments for centuries. They are used to support, cover and elevate the breasts thereby shaping the wearers body. These garments enhance cleavage while lifting the breasts to a particular position. Most retail shops sell different kinds and sizes of bras. Some are for every day use while others are specialized, nursing or sport bras. There is a wide range of bras available in retail shops, which include seamless strapless, silicon, self-adhesive, padded among many others. Brassieres are made from several materials such as spandex, cotton, nylon, embroidered and retail shops stock them in different colors and sizes. Women select bras for practical reasons such as supporting their breasts but also for fashion and therefore go for the most attractive ones. Retailers have no choice but to meet this need and they have to stock bras, which are creatively designed.

5. Featured Local Company

Alldaz

(202) 388-0611
2025 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC