It’s not important that you just focus on your wedding alone - there's also what comes after. So while you’re busy shopping for all things to make your wedding day perfect, don’t forget to shop for all the things that makes your wedding night perfect as well!
Tell us a little bit about your company.
SECRETS is a one-of-a-kind Lingerie store meeting the needs of the discerning lingerie shopper whether it be for fit, comfort, or style; in an atmosphere, an ambience that is comfortable, exciting and satisfying. SECRETS has an unmatched range of products, styles and sizes in a variety of fabrics. ‘Trainers’ for pre-teens, t-shirt bras for pre-teens, comfortable and stylish office wear, sports bras for that workout and outfits to vamp it up for the night out with g-strings, thongs, hipsters and bikini briefs, be naughty with babydolls, bustiers, teddies, garters and even has plus sizes for the generously endowed. SECRETS, is both the brand and the name of the store. SECRETS offer superior, personalized, customer service - every customer gets one-to-one attention - creating a shopping environment, where customers enjoy the ‘ultimate lingerie experience’ with the widest array of choices in styles and sizes available to fulfil their needs. The first SECRETS store opened nine years ago at the Liberty Plaza mall. Today its flagship store is on the ground floor, where other popular brands such as amanté, Jockey, White-Point etc., are also available.
You’ll have an exclusive line specific for honeymoon lingerie - tell us a bit about that.
The first floor store, where SECRETS first started, has been remodelled as its Exotic Lingerie Experience Lounge, where customers can select from a great range of branded babydolls, teddies, strappy bodysuits, camisoles, fishnet cami and garter sets, body stockings, strappy chemise, bustiers, corsets, sheer dress with suspenders, cat suits, leather lingerie, as well as, a range of sleepwear with g-strings and thongs to go with it all.
Why is it important to have nice lingerie?
It is generally thought that lingerie is just bras and panties. This is a misconception perpetuated by monopolistic manufacturers who held captive a large share of the ladies innerwear market in Sri Lanka by offering mass produced and limited range of products. Thus, was SECRETS conceptualised - to offer a full range of Lingerie designed to intensify value and attractiveness of the feminine curves and minimise the areas that women are less happy with. This is the primary functional / utility value. Equally or more importantly, lingerie increases confidence, poise and presents or project the ‘persona’ intended to be portrayed.
What kind of lingerie would you recommend for a honeymoon?
There are two types of bridal lingerie: what you wear for your wedding day, and what you wear for your wedding night. The bride is the cynosure at the wedding day, especially in the eyes of the soon-to-be husband. Therefore, the bride needs to look her best, and that means being comfortable underneath, too. Bridal lingerie is as important as the dress itself. Despite the fantastic beadwork or classic design by whoever popular designer, you need something underneath to support it and make sure everything stays in place, including those “assets” you are trying to hide. While choosing your wedding dress, always consider underwear and if it is going to be possible to achieve an invisible look. If you think lingerie ends there, think again. You need to make sure that you are ready for the night that comes after the wedding. Sensuous bridal lingerie is an important part of your honeymoon and requires attention. When selecting a design for your wedding trousseau, it is important to keep in mind that this is a very special occasion for the both of you. Pick lingerie or nightwear that makes you feel sexy and you think he will like too!
Helpful hint: Try to pick something in colours and fabrics that you know your partner will like. It only helps to enhance the effect your negligee will have on him. In our experience, lace or satin in red or black very rarely miss the mark.
Though virgin pure white is what is said to be the colour of choice for brides, most men prefer to see their brides in black or red. Satiny, silky, lacy, or all of the above and see-through materials that accentuate the feminine curves with stylish shapes and cuts are much sought after.
Individual preference also has lot to do with the selection. Whatever you select should make sure you look your sexiest on your wedding night!
What’s the most popular item of yours when it comes to wedding lingerie?
The most popular items of wedding lingerie include corsets, babydolls, strapless bras. Nobody sleeps in a corset because they’re supposed to be taken off (ideally in the heat of passion, so make sure it has snaps or hooks rather than lacing or buttons). This lingerie is meant to be unique, for one night only, not practical, so don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone and opt for something a little spicy like that sexy teddy in the SECRETS store window or the merry window you never thought you’d have a chance to wear.
What kind of things do you have to look for when buying lingerie?
· Know your measurements : You don’t want to wear lingerie that is either too tight or too loose for you.
· Think about comfort : Don’t wear a lace-y thong when it makes you feel itchy. If you are not the corset type, then that’s fine. Lingerie is meant to be worn for hours so make sure you’re comfortable with it as well.
· Make sure to choose lingerie that suits your shape well.
By Panchali Illankoon
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