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In a hidden bra shop in Brooklyn, one woman's fifty-year-old secret comes unhooked.

There are some life-long quests that all women have in common--meaningful work, true love, and a bra that doesn't leave red marks on your skin. With a gracefulness evocative of Amy Bloom and Alice McDermott, prizewinning writer Ilana Stanger-Ross has created a secret underground New York sisterhood where women of every shape and creed can come to share their milestones, laughter, loves, and losses against a backdrop of discount lingerie.

In the comfort of her Brooklyn basement bra shop, Sima Goldner teaches other women to appreciate their bodies, but feels betrayed by her own. Shamed by her infertility and a secret from her youth, she has given up on happiness and surrendered to a bitter marriage. But then Timna, a young Israeli with enviable cleavage, becomes the shop seamstress. As the two serve the colorful customers of the orthodox Jewish neighborhood, Sima finds herself awakened to adventure and romance. Years after giving up on their marriage, Sima and her husband, Lev, must decide if what they have is worth saving..
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Originally published in the late 1930s, this book contains vintage romantic undergarment patterns What woman wouldn't feel pretty in these designs? This 14 page pattern book includes illustrations and full, detailed instructions for knitting two bedjackets, two patterns for one piece camiknickers, two patterns for a two piece spaghetti strap vest and panties, and a bed vest. One bedjacket has instructions for crochet trim. Length of patterns can be changed by increasing/decreasing rows if you have a specific length preference for your undergarments. Patterns vary in sizes to fit a 34-36 inch bust and 32-34 inch bust -- but don't fret if this isn't your size -- unbound instructions are also provided for: basic directions for changing the size of a garment; instructions for measuring your body for vintage patterns; directions for choosing your size based on body measurements from the late 1800s through the 1950s; fittings guideline chart you can use to adjust patterns to fit tighter or looser based on your own preferences of a snug or loose fit with your clothing; knitting/crochet conversion instructions you can use if you like a specific pattern but are not skilled in knitting/crochet (or vice versa), you can do what you are familiar with. Sample pattern images are shown at the top of this page..
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Originally published in the late 1930s, this book contains a collection of femine undergarment patterns meant to fit snugly under your clothes This 14 page pattern book includes illustrations and full, detailed instructions for knitting 2 one piece spaghetti strap camiknickers, two piece tank and panties, a fluffy bed jacket, one piece spaghetti strap vest with panties, one piece babydoll look with lace-like trim, fancy rib pattern two piece vest and panties, and charming cosy jacket. One bed jacket is made with crochet. Length of patterns can be changed by increasing/decreasing rows if you have a specific length preference for your undergarments. Patterns vary in sizes to fit a 33-35 inch bust, 34-36 inch bust, and 32-34 inch bust -- but don't fret if this isn't your size. Also provided are unbound: basic directions for changing the size of a garment; instructions for measuring your body for vintage patterns; directions for choosing your size based on body measurements from the late 1800s through the 1950s; fittings guideline chart you can use to adjust patterns to fit tighter or looser based on your own preferences of a snug or loose fit with your clothing; knitting/crochet conversion instructions you can use if you like a specific pattern but are not skilled in knitting/crochet (or vice versa), you can do what you are familiar with. Sample pattern images are shown at the top of this page..
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This digital document is an article from Ebony, published by Johnson Publishing Co. on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 563 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Luxurious lingerie: romantic styles for every figure.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
Publication:Ebony (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Co.
Volume: 61 Issue: 4 Page: 50(4)

Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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This study covers the world outlook for women's and children's undergarments across more than 200 countries For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-a-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved..
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