Q. How do I place an online order?
A. To place an order, please browse our online products via View All Bras, View All Panties, View Bra and Panty Specials, or the drop-down 'Select-and-go' menu categorized by manufacturer. Select items you'd like to buy by adding them to your shopping bag. When you are ready to complete your order, click on 'Proceed to checkout'. Follow the checkout procedure. We will request billing, shipping and credit card information from you, which will be sent to Vermont Lingerie Chest via a secure connection. For more details, please read our Privacy and Security information.

Q. What product lines do you carry?
A. VLC carries famous brand name manufacturers of top quality lingerie. Currently we feature bras and panties from Wonderbra, Bali, Tatiana, JLO, Barely There, Calvin Klein, Hanes, Olga, Warner's, and 'Secret' (VS Name lingerie). We also feature a sexy selection of silk lingerie, loungewear, and underwear from Magic Silk, Rocketwear and Nancy King, with styles for women and men.

Questions About Bras

Q. What is the proper way to care for a bra?
A. Your bra will provide longer wear and support if you follow the proper washing and drying instructions on your care label. If the label suggests hand-washing, use a cleansing product designed for delicate fabrics. For machine-washable bras, attach hooks and eyes to avoid tangling, then place bras in a lingerie bag before washing on the delicate cycle, in cool water with gentle detergent. And never put bras in a clothes dryer. Air dry only.

Q. Is there a right way to measure yourself?
A. Yes to find the correct size go to http://www.balicompany.com/fitcenter/fit-calculator.jsp

Q. Is there a right way to put on a bra?
A. Every time you put on a bra, you should: 1. Slip the straps over your shoulder, 2. bend forward at the waist, and ease your breasts naturally into the cups. Adjust your breasts so the nipples are centered into the fullest point of the cup. The cup should completely contain the breast (with the exception of push-up styles). 3. Hook the closure at the middle position. 4. Stand upright. Adjust the straps so that breasts are at a comfortable and attractive height. Ensure back adjustment is snug without being too tight.

Q. The cups of my bra wrinkle. Why don't they fit smoothly?
A. Cups should completely contain each breast. Bulges at the top or sides of the cup? The cup is too small. Wrinkles in the cup? The bra is too large.

Q. I have a difficult time getting the right size because one of my breasts is larger than the other. Any suggestions?
A. All women have one breast that is larger than the other. Sometimes the difference is noticeable, most often it isn't. If the differences significant, try a bra with stretch foam in the cup ( styles 7880, 7882 Wonderbra). Also, you can adjust the strap so the larger breast is looser than the smaller breast strap. Always fit the cup size to the fuller breast first.

Q. My bra is very uncomfortable, cutting and binding when I move. Is it the wrong size?
A. Maybe. Hook the back closure less tightly or try the next larger band size.

Q. I bulge over the top sides of my bra. What's the solution?
A. If you're not wearing a push-up, then you're probably wearing the wrong size. You may need a larger cup size. Check the bra size and confirm your proper size.

Q. My bra rides up in the back. What's wrong?
A. This may indicate the cups are too small or the cups are pulled too high. Check the shoulder straps and adjust to a comfortable length, ensuring straps do not cut into the shoulders. The band may be too bid, therefore not anchoring the bra properly. Try hooking your bra more snugly or loosening the straps. If neither works, the band size may be too large, so try the next smaller size.

Q. My straps keep falling off my shoulders. What should I do?
A. Either the straps are too long, or the cups may be too big. Since you're not filling out the top of the cup, your straps slide down your shoulder. Try a smaller cup size.

Q. I've noticed these stretch marks running up and down my bust. What's going on?
A. Those stretch marks can be caused by not wearing a bra or wearing one with loose support. The bust tissue is breaking down and the bust is dangling - hence, the stretch marks. The remedy is to wear a well constructed, supportive bra. And note that even a smaller bust gets stretch marks if the right bra isn't worn.

Questions About Panties

Q. Is there a right way to put on panties?
A. Yes. Step into the panty and pull it up to the correct position on your body, centering yourself to ensure the crotch is pulled forward. Run your fingers around the leg openings from the front to the back seat, placing the back seat to cup the buttocks. Then run your fingers around the waistband to set it evenly around the waist.

Q. I'm not sure where the crotch is supposed to fit?
A. The crotch should fit naturally against the body, without binding or excessive fabric at the front or back. Pull the panty forward so that the front crotch seam is showing - it shouldn't slip backwards.

Q. The waistband keeps bunching up and rolling over. But it fits well across the backside. What should I do?
A. You're probably wearing the wrong style or size. The waist should be snug, but not binding and stay in place comfortably. You should also be able to pull on the panty easily over your hips. Try a smaller size or different style.

Q. The legs of my panties are really binding - I even get grooves along my thighs. What are my alternatives?
A. Legs should not cut or bind at the thigh. Verify you're wearing the right size. Then check how you're wearing your panty - are the leg openings arched evenly from side to side? Is the fabric skewed or bunched? .

Q. My panties keep riding up. I can't keep ducking into closets to tug them into place, so what can I do?
A. A proper fit means the panty is balanced and symmetrical, cupping the buttocks evenly. If you're tugging, check your proper size. You also may not have chosen a style with enough rear coverage for your shape.

Q. Is there any way to eliminate a visible panty line?
A. Go for full coverage. Make sure your bottom is cupped by the panty.

Q. When is it time to replace my panties?
A. It's probably time to throw out those panties if: