3 Life Lessons I've Learned from Lingerie

Here at the The Lingerie Addict, we believe lingerie is more than just bras and panties. No other article of clothing holds the symbolism and the significance of lingerie. Whether it's your first bra, the garter on your wedding day, or something else entirely...lingerie touches almost every aspect of our lives. Here are 3 life lessons I believe we can learn from lingerie.

1) You can't fake a good fit. You know when your bra fits, and you know when it doesn't. It doesn't matter how many adjustments you make or what the saleslady tells you...you just know. The same is true of life. Friends, relationships, jobs...they either fit or they don't. And when it doesn't fit, don't force it. Otherwise (much like an ill-fitting bra) you'll wind up in a lot of pain and discomfort that you could have avoided.

2) Treat what you love with care. By now, you've probably heard that your lingerie should always be washed by hand and hung to dry...never subjected to the vagaries of a machine washer and dryer. Yes, it takes a little more time (and we all know how precious that is) but the benefit is that you'll have an undergarment that lasts for years...all because you took proper care of it. The same is true for life. The people we value should be treated with care. Yes, it'll take more time, but it's worth it for the relationships that truly matter.

3) You are your own best reason. Lingerie isn't just for your significant other. The very best reason to buy beautiful lingerie (whatever beautiful means to you) is because of how it makes you feel. You deserve to feel good, and any lingerie that helps with that is worth the price tag...no matter how big or how small. By the same token, you don't have to wait for the right person to show up before you start taking care of yourself. You are your own best reason for living the life you want.

What's a life lesson you've learned from lingerie? I'd love to hear it in the comments!