Of Bras, Liberation, and Avon Body Illusion undergarments

The good ol' bra-a significant symbol of femininity, a piece of clothing with a rich history and societal value. If there's one female product that I think won't ever go away, it would be the bra.

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Bras actually have a long history backed by liberation; did you know that the early days of what we now know as the modern bra was inspired by a prototype made by a female socialite who disliked the discomfort brought about by corset lined with whale bones and was later on developed by a woman who wanted women to perform freely and comfortably in sports by providing full bosom support; the bra was meant to liberate women, an ally so we can feel good about ourselves, do what our heart desires, and control what we want to show society.

But why did we end up hating bras, as if it's some form of torture device only sugarcoated with lace and pretty fabric? How did it get to limitation from liberation?

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Because bras have gotten more stiff, more padded, thicker, much heavier, constricting, and if you were already alive in the early 2000's when lace bras were all the rage, you'll know that they served somebody else's pleasure more than one's own, tbh. From liberating women from fashion and body woes, it became a limiting piece of clothing that isn't such a joy to wear physically and metaphorically.

I've started disliking the idea of wearing a bra for these reasons; it didn't feel good to wear one anymore plus I felt there's none that supported me properly (obvious straps, muffin sides, uncomfortable wires, anyone?). Lightweight, second skin- like bras came out and in all fairness, they felt and functioned what a bra should be, but the price was too limiting.

Avon, a brand who's always been for women, has probably heard my plea (along with others) and came out with an undergarment line that's made to feel like everything that a bra should be: comfortable, lightweight, provides full support, discreet, conceals and enhances, and made to suit all; say hello to Body Illusion.

Avon Body Illusion is a 3- piece bra and underwear collection that features a seamless design, and lightweight material due to Avon's proprietary Invisilite material; this material is also fade- resistant and can stretch up to two times its original size.

There are two bra styles and one underwear style in the range that I find to be suitable for a variety of skin tones and the universal look and color is an essential that I think every woman should have in their closet:

Charlene Underwire Seamless Bra
Sonia Non- Wire Seamless Pull- Up Bra
Sonia seamless underwear

The fabric, according to Avon, is laser cut for a seamless surface. This is Sonia underwear: it has the right elasticity, hugs my curves properly, provides the right support, and sits in all the right places. Another huge plus is it feels light and fresh!

A closer look at the Charlene bra: the foam has just the right thickness, the underwire seems to feel more flexible, ergo comfortable, and surprisingly, despite the pads, Charlene bra feels fresh and light on the skin; I even fell asleep wearing the bra and I did not have any problem!

Avon Body Illusion is undergarment made right; the bra is at P899 and the underwear, P299; in the realm of high quality, skin- like bras, I find that this range is already one (if not the only) of the most affordable.

Finally, there's a reason to love wearing bra again; and that's big coming from a bra hater like me!

Avon Body Illusion is now available through all authorized Avon ladies. Please visit AVON PHILIPPINES on Facebook for more information about this new product.