‘Girls’ Costume Designer Jenn Rogien on Why Her Job is Better Than Yours

Jenn Rogien is one awesome GIRL and not just because she’s the costume designer on the hit HBO show. Seriously, she knows her style stuff, which is why American Eagle’s intimate brand Aerie just tapped her as their celebrity fit expert. Jenn sat down with OK! to talk undie options, lingerie rules, and just what you should be wearing on V-Day night…

OK!: Why did you decide to partner with Aerie?

Jenn Rogien: I’ve loved aerie as an intimates resource for years. Their intimates are always fresh and pretty and they fit amazingly.  Their intimates have helped me tell the stories of real girls, pretty girls, fun girls. When the opportunity to collaborate with aerie came up, it seemed like the perfect fit.

OK!: What are some tips to keep in mind when choosing the right intimates?

JR: Make sure you are wearing the right size! If you don’t know or haven’t had a bra fitting in a long while, go for a bra fitting. Also, don’t be afraid to size up. No one likes to go up, but often the fit is better and the overall look is more flattering with a bit of ease.

OK!: Name the 3 things you love most about being a costume designer.

JR: I love that no two days are the same and I love the challenge of dressing all kinds of characters. I love getting to meet and work with amazingly talented people every day and that my office is essentially a giant walk-in closet. Oops—that’s 4. And I could keep going!

OK!: What are the rules to follow when it comes to lingerie?

JR: If there was one “rule” I would follow it would be this one—don’t put your intimates in the dryer. Laundering is hard on them, especially elastic and lace styles. The better care you take of your undies the longer they will last. Using a lingerie bag in the washer also helps.

OK!: Which pieces are you loving in Aerie’s current line?

JR: I love the Vintage Lace collection—there are so many pretty key pieces in great colors and the fit is fantastic. I also love the Hidden Love bra because it has underwire for support, but the wire is hidden inside so it does’t show and it’s so much more comfortable to wear. 

OK!: What should we wear on Valentine’s Day night?

JR: Whether hanging with my girls or on a romantic date with my guy I always opt for the undies that make me feel confident and pretty.  V-day is the perfect moment for a fun bra in a festive color and since undies could play a starring role, go for something that shows off your style!

OK!: Tell us the truth: who likes to “borrow” clothes without returning them?

JR: I’m so lucky to work with AWESOME actors who, if they do borrow something, bring it back the next time they work. My favorite actors are the ones who even have it dry-cleaned before bringing it back. 

OK!: We’re slightly obsessed with awards season right now—what are the must-have intimate items the celebs turn to on these big nights?

JR: Specialty lingerie—shapers, smoothers, strapless bras, backless bras—no show everything!

Don’t forget to tune into watch GIRLS Sunday nights at 9PM on HBO—the season premiere is this Sunday, January 13th, 2013!

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Lingerie Football League changes uniforms, name in re-branding effort

Last week we told you that the Lingerie Football League had a big announcement coming up, and here it is: no more lingerie. But don’t panic, sir: nothing much has really changed, except the name. Welcome to the Legends Football League.

As you can see in the photo here, if anything the ladies will be wearing even less when the new season rolls around this April. The frilly, underwear-type uniforms have been replaced by “performance wear”, and a slight redesign of the shoulder pads. Other than that, the biggest change is the name. And by calling it the Legends Football League, they don’t even have to change the acronym.

Press release from the league:

“This is the next step in the maturation of our now global sport. While the Lingerie Football League name has drawn great media attention allowing us to showcase the sport to millions, we have now reached a crossroad of gaining credibility as a sport or continuing to be viewed as a gimmick. In the coming years we will further establish this sport in the US, Australia, Europe and Asia as the most known form of American football globally. In order to reach the next milestone, we feel the focus has to be the sport and our amazing athletes”, said Mitchell S. Mortaza, Founder Chairman, Lingerie Football League, LLC.

LFL Re-Brand announcement also includes:
– Performance wear replaces all lingerie aspects of uniform
– New design of logos removing any sexy female figures
– Redesign of shoulder pads to increase protection
– Brand tag line shifts from ‘True Fantasy Football’ to ‘Women of the Gridiron’

So boiling it down, they’ve eliminated the underwear and are now just using really skimpy uniforms. Not sure that counts as being legendary, but I could be wrong.

Twelve teams begin league play in April in the U.S., with expansion to Europe and Australia planned beginning in 2014. A four-team Canadian Lingerie Football League season just concluded in December.

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