Skindelle Stories

London Summer: Ascot, Wimbledon, and Rooftop Season
Six Weeks in June and July London has a season. It is not metaphorical. Between the third week of June and the third week of July, the c...

Jaipur: Haveli Courtyards and 42-Degree Silk
The Hawa Mahal at 7am The Hawa Mahal glows in the colour of the canteria it is made from: Jaipur sandstone, the specific pink-terracotta...

D Cup and Above: When Covers Alone Are Not Enough
The short answer: from a D cup up, pair coverage with structure. Silicone covers handle the surface; the adhesive bra carries the weight ...

Post-Surgery Dressing: Gentle Solutions
There is a particular morning, several weeks after a procedure, when the energy comes back before the body is entirely ready for it. The ...

After 40: How Skin Changes Affect Adhesive Performance
After 40, your skin is a different surface. The approach adjusts accordingly. You are getting ready for an evening out — the kind of occ...

Wedding Guest Dressing: Backless and Strapless Outfits
The invitation says garden ceremony, three o'clock, cocktail reception to follow. You have been to this venue before. The stone terrace f...

Summer Wedding Guest: Dressing for Heat, Length, and the Photograph
A summer wedding in the south of Portugal takes place in a landscape that is not interested in the contents of your suitcase. The Alentej...

What to Wear Under a Strapless Wedding Dress
The strapless wedding dress is built to appear self-sufficient. What makes that appearance possible is a foundation decision that most fi...

What to Wear Under a Blazer With Nothing Underneath
In the mid-1990s, Helmut Lang was making blazers in Vienna that the fashion industry had not seen before. Not because of the fabric, thou...