The clingy tank tops, halters and strapless dresses that you love to wear all summer long require some creative undergarments. There is nothing worse than a cute top with a pesky bra strap sticking out or a sleek backless dress with a band disturbing the otherwise flawless look! At Knickers of Hyde Park there are dozens of seamless summer foundational styles that are sure to compliment all the outfits you love!

We have countless brands and styles of strapless and halter bras that serve as basic foundation pieces all year round, but especially in the summer. Ill-fitted strapless bras can sag and be uncomfortable to wear, so get a professional fitting for the strapless bra of your dreams.

For those ladies who love barely-there tops with swooping neck and back lines, solutions like NuBras® can do the trick.  The soft, smooth bra cups adhere directly to skin and stay on securely for wear with the most daring backless styles. Smooth cling-free materials cover the molded cups of the lightweight, adhesive bra and the front clasps provide natural lift.

If you want to adjust a standard bra, we carry inexpensive solutions from Fashion Forms and Hollywood Fashion Secrets.  The Low-Down Bra Strap converts a bra to a low back bra for cute cutouts and lower back lines. Other style secrets like clear straps, cover-ups, double-sided tape and more are ideal for stocking up your panty drawer arsenal.

How can you look sleek, slim and fabulous without drowning in summer sweat? Shop our selection of lightweight, breathable seamless panties perfect for staying cool and looking smooth in tight fitting dresses.

Let us help you look flawless in all of your summer outfits.  Come by to shop our amazing selections of summer foundations; one of our friendly & expert lingerie stylists will be happy to assist you.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more fashion tips, ideas and deals! Look for our sale every Sunday during the Hyde Park Farmers Market for 20%-70% off great clearance items!

It’s time again for the yearly event that encourages women to join the gym, diet, layer on self-tanner, and submit to the pain of bikini waxes – the anxiety of finding the perfect bathing suit!  It is easy to find a triangle bikini or flimsy one piece anywhere you go, but for women with curves and full busts it is harder to find swimwear.

The best style of bathing suit for women with larger chests is one that provides full coverage and support. Knickers of Hyde Park offers fashionable swimwear styles ranging anywhere from 30D to 34H that are comparable to the styles seen on catwalks and celebrities.

Here are some simple tips for you to keep in mind when searching for the perfect suit. Whether you are curvy, boyish, bottom heavy or something in between, this guide will help you find the most flattering bathing suits for your body type:

-Just like a bra, start with a perfect fit from an experienced lingerie professional.  For women with larger busts, underwire is very important for support and lift. A snug band and perfect fit size cup with underwire can be a wonderful solution for those a little extra curvy.  Knickers of Hyde Park has a great selection of suits in 2 pc bikini and tankini styles.  With swim top styles ranging from bandeau, halter, balcony and tankini.   Most styles with underwire that are flattering, supportive, sexy and provide just enough coverage to give you confidence for sun, surf and swim.

-Know the right patterns for your body style.  Bright colors and wild patterns are always popular in swimwear, but for fuller figured ladies, solid colors and geometric patterns are the best bet. Solids give your body a sleek silhouette and geometric patterns counter fullness and width of the body. If you want to minimize, choose darker colors and see the slimming effect.

– Two words: Banded halter. The banded halter top is a great shape that offers coverage and support without the sometimes more obvious outline of an underwire. It is important to have a thicker, double stitched band that goes around the body directly under the bust line. Stay away from the string halters and go with a slightly thicker strap.

-Choose a fabric carefully.  Tight fitting fabric, like Lycra or nylon, may sound scary but with the right style can lift breasts and make the body look leaner all over. The tight elasticity of the fabric squeezes your trouble areas in and lifts the body, making you look thinner, smoother and fit.

The trick to finding the perfect swimwear is balance. You want your bottom and top halves to balance out and look proportional. Humans love symmetry, so a balanced body is the most universally pleasing aesthetic for the eye. Come to Knickers of Hyde Park and we will find the perfect suit for you!

For best maintenance, do not machine wash your swimwear. You are dealing with synthetic, delicate fabrics that get beaten up by salt water, chlorine, sunscreen and sand. Treat your swimwear carefully so that it keeps its shape, elasticity and fit for more than one season.  It is best to wash with a specialty swimwear or lingerie detergent in cold water and lay flat to dry, much like you care for your favorite lingerie.

Check out Knickers of Hyde Park’s founder, Jenny Schneider, review all these great tips and more on Fox 19!!

85% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. So, treat your mom to a professional bra fitting at Knickers of Hyde Park’s Mother Daughter Fit Event. Join us the Sunday before Mother’s Day, May 5^th, for a fun shopping day and a great fitting experience with your mother, grandmother, sisters or aunts.

We know that being a mom is just about the hardest job on the planet and that’s why we believe that moms deserve only the best, especially yours! Get the special attention you both deserve this Mother’s Day.

Whether you want to refresh your basics or find some new colors for spring, Knickers of Hyde Park has a bra solution for everyone and every size.

Our fit event begins at noon where we will set you and mom up with a fitting appointment and a relaxing bra shopping experience you can only find at Knickers of Hyde Park.

While you wait…

·         Enjoy complimentary refreshments

·         Browse our beautiful collections of lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear

·         Grab lunch on the square

·         Visit the season’s first Hyde Park Square farmers market

Right before the warm weather season is the ideal time to stock up on foundations for those backless, strapless, halter neck tops and dresses. So don’t miss our Mother Daughter Fit Event!

We’ll even draw for one lucky mom to win a $100 gift certificate and all bra purchases come with a 20% off coupon for any sleepwear item.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for more details and information!

Knickers of Hyde Park is proud to announce that we have been named Cincinnati’s #2 Best Lingerie Store by CityBeat.

Check out the full issue here: Best of Cincinnati 2013.

Congratulations to all of the businesses that made the list!  We are so proud to be the only locally owned lingerie store at the top of the list.  Thank you for all of the support!

Spring has sprung and it is the perfect time to refresh your panty drawer. Many think about the daunting spring cleaning list of cleaning out garages, organizing closets or categorizing your cabinets, but do not ignore the drawer that can become one of the most in need of renewal. Frayed edges, stretched straps and deformed cups can all be stashed in your overcrowded panty drawer. Plus, for all you ladies that have worked hard all winter to get your beach bodies back, you deserve to have only the best to show off your trimmer physique.

Knickers of Hyde Park has some great tips for the easiest, most beneficial task on your spring cleaning list! Refresh your panty drawer with these easy steps:

1. Out with the old! There is no excuse to have old, unsightly panties taking up space in your drawer. Fish out any bras and panties that are anything less than flattering or just plan uncomfortable.

2. In with the new. A variety of panty styles ~ classic bikinis, lacy thongs, beautiful boyshorts , 50’s retro chic briefs ~ in basic colors like nude and black will give you the foundation you need for every outfit. Do not be caught with a panty-line or back bulge with ill-fitted undergarments, get the right foundation pieces for every outfit!

3.  Bring on the fun! KHP has 3 for $15 Rene’ Rofe’ panties in colors and patterns that are the right price to add some spice! Along with your basics, go outside of the box and put some fun into your underwear wardrobe.

4. You cannot go wrong with a stretch lace thong! Long-lasting fabric, comfortable and the ultimate fit make them a must-have in every panty drawer. We have all the spring colors that you are looking for available now in Hanky Panky and Cosabella.

5. Sachets! Lovely scented sachets will keep your panty wardrobe smelling delightfully fresh day after day in the drawer, so you’ll feel just as fresh when you put them on.

Make getting dressed this season more fun! With a panty for every occasion or mood, you will be springing out of bed to start your day with the perfect foundations.  To get you started, Knickers of Hyde Park is offering a Buy three, get a fourth pair free on panties thru the end of March.

Tweet us your #pantydrawerrefresh tips! @KnickersofHP

We’re ready for spring on Hyde Park Square! This March, Hyde Park Square is hosting some great events and Knickers of Hyde Park invites you to join in the festivities.

With spring approaching and St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we are embracing the color green. Knickers of Hyde Park is choosing an official shade of green to represent Cincinnati’s favorite haven for lingerie and so much more and we’re asking our customers to choose!

There are two awesome opportunities to vote next week and receive a special discount!

1)      Come by for Shop, Sip and Stroll, March 14^th, a perfect date night.  Wander through and indulge in great deals at all of the unique boutiques, bars and restaurants on the Square. Knickers of Hyde Park will be offering refreshments, extended hours until 8:00 p.m. and Buy 3 Get 1 free panty deals.

2)      Holly Morgan & Q102 are coming to Cock & Bull on March 16^th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Square! Knickers of Hyde Park will be there offering a can’t-miss opportunity for discounts and fun. Either catch us outside of pub or stop by the store Saturday or Sunday to vote for the new Knickers green and receive your discount.

The candidates for Knickers of Hyde Park official green are:

• Cheeky Chartreuse
• Hot EdaMaMa
• Green Tea-se
• Verde Vixen

Can’t make it to Shop, Sip & Stroll or St. Patty’s at Cock and Bull?  You can still vote for your favorite on Twitter @KnickersofHP.

#CheekyChartreuse #HotEdaMaMa #GreenTea-se #VerdeVixen.