Alison has helped hundreds of women in Sussex look beautiful, quite literally from top to bottom, on their wedding day.  Tink’s Pretty Things offers an impressive wedding service helping a bride with all aspects of her special day.

• In this section you will find perfect lingerie to help you achieve the silhouette you want on your wedding day – from basque to garter!
• Alison’s hand-selected wedding ranges are comfortable and wearable. You will not have to sacrifice breathing for that nipped-in waist!
• Don’t worry if your wedding dress  needs you to have plain, smooth lingerie to obtain your perfect shape for your special day – Alison can equip you with just the dramatic, opposite style of lingerie to change into later for the honeymoon…!
• We can suggest items that make lovely Peignoir Sets for yourself or that can given to you by family members or even your new husband!
• Are you a family member, desperate to know what to buy the bride-to-be? Why not get the female members of the family together to create a Bridal Trousseau? This can be a wonderful gift and a great excuse to shop together!
• Please see our recommendations for Bridal Wear, Honeymoon , Hen Night and Happily Every After

Book a Bridal Service Appointment Online

Call Alison to book a Bridal Service Appointment today on  01243 779222.

Visit Alison in her shop at 20 Little London Walk, East St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HQ to book in person*

*Please remember that Alison closes her shop during fittings so you may want to ring first if you are making a special trip into Chichester.

• See Alison’s Tips for Brides to help you get started…

Don’t forget the bridesmaids!

Why not think about buying  your bridesmaids beautiful lingerie for the wedding day.  (Unlike the dress, these can be worn again!) Alison can make a fun, group fitting session part of your bridal preparations.

Call her today for more details on 01243 779222.

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The accompanied  fitting service is what Tink’s Pretty Things allows women who would prefer company during their fitting. They may like to have a friend join them or for for two women to be fitted in the same appointment (NB fittings are still chargeable seperately).  This service allows women who might usually be intimidated by a fitting service to enjoy it as part of a shopping and fun female experience. Alison will be able to advise you how long the appointment is likely to be when you book.

• Make a booking online.
• Call Alison today to make a booking on 01243 779222.
• Visit the shop at 20 Little London Walk, East St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HQ to book in person.

During a complete, individual fitting Alison will;

• Find out what you want from the fitting.

For example, you may be looking to put an end to badly fitted underwear and the ensuing discomfort by purchasing a whole set of beautiful new basics to wear everyday or just a single perfect lingerie set to compliment one special outfit.

• Talk to you and find out your likes and dislikes and ask you for a general idea of you budget.

This is as vital as the fitting itself. Alison has an intuitive ability to be able to understand women’s own styles and this talk will help her quickly identify items that may be suitable. Having a rough idea of budget is also important. Everything in Tink’s Pretty Things is high quality and looks and feel expensive but Alison does stock some of the best designer labels around. These can be significantly more expensive. However, money need never be an object to style and perfect fitting at Tink’s as Alison has handpicked lingerie suitable for every budget.

• Alison closes the shop during measuring.

Closing the shop allows you to feel completely comfortable and uninterrupted whist it is taking place.

• Alison offers you a range of lingerie to try on immediately.

Although you will be able to try these on immediately they still may need alterations to be perfect for you, either for fitting or purely decoratively.

• Alison suggests and order in specialist brands, styles  or sizes.

Although she has a range of stunning items in stock, Alison is not chained to one designer or style, she can order in a wide range of the best in contemporary lingerie.

Usually, after these steps you will be able to take some lingerie home immediately.  However, specialist orders or bespoke fitted garments will need a second fitting appointment to be booked in order for  a final fitting and quality check.

Remember, once you are on Alison’s file you will be able to make future, shorter appointments to purchase further items (or order online in our forthcoming unique online boutique.).   Although Alison will always check your measurements are correct (to find out why, please see our fitting information page), secondary and future appointments take far less time.  Also – you can refer others to buy lingerie for you, knowing that with Alison’s help and your correct measurements you will always receive a gift that fits you perfectly!

The individual fitting service is what Tink’s Pretty Things is all about. This service allows Alison to find out exactly what you like and dislike and to help you choose and fit your lingerie so that it is perfect for both your body and individual style.  Alison will be able to advise you how long the appointment is likely to be when you book.

• Make a booking online.
• Call Alison today to make a booking on 01243 779222.
• Visit the shop at 20 Little London Walk, East St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HQ to book in person.

During a complete, individual fitting Alison will:

• Find out what you want from the fitting.

For example, you may be looking to put an end to badly fitted underwear and ensuing discomfort by purchasing a whole set of beautiful new basics to wear everyday or just a single perfect lingerie set to complement one special outfit.

• Talk to you and find out your likes, dislikes and ask you for a general idea of your budget.

This is as vital as the fitting itself. Alison has an intuitive ability to be able to understand a woman’s own style and this talk will help her quickly identify items that may be suitable. Having a rough idea of budget is also important. Everything in Tink’s Pretty Things is high quality and looks and feel expensive but Alison does stock some of the best designer labels around. These can be significantly more expensive. However, money need never be an object to style and perfect fitting at Tink’s as Alison has handpicked lingerie suitable for every budget.

• Alison closes the shop during measuring.

Closing the shop allows you to feel completely comfortable and uninterrupted whist the fitting is taking place.

• Alison offers you a range of lingerie to try on immediatel.

Although you will be able to try these on immediately they still may need alterations to be perfect for you, either for fitting or purely decoratively.

• Alison suggests and order in specialist brands, styles  or sizes.

Although she has a range of stunning items in stock, Alison is not chained to one designer or style, she can order in a wide range of the best in contemporary lingerie.

Usually, after these steps you will be able to take some lingerie home immediately.  However, specialist orders or bespoke fitted garments will need a second fitting appointment in order for a final fitting and quality check.

Remember, once you are on Alison’s file you will be able to make future, shorter appointments to purchase further items (or order online in our forthcoming unique online boutique.).   Although Alison will always check your measurements are correct (to find out why, please see our fitting information page), secondary and future appointments take far less time.  Also – you can refer others to buy lingerie for you, knowing that with Alison’s help and your correct measurements you will always receive a gift that fits you perfectly!

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The team from Tink’s Pretty Things would like to congratulate you on your pregnancy and offer you some very important advice when buying your maternity bra.

Depending on the development of your bust size you should be fitted again at approximately seven months, however if you feel your bra is restrictive in any way you need to have your fitting checked straight away.

When making your purchase it is important to look for a maternity bra that provides excellent support and flexibility to allow for breast size fluctuation. An easy way to check this is to slide your hand into the upper cup section to assess if there is enough room for expansion.

• Our range of maternity bras is tested on pregnant women and nursing mothers which ensures that the bras meet all criteria before entering the market.
• Find out more about Maternity and Nursing Bras at Tink’s Pretty Things
• Have you seen HOTmilk yet? Being pregnant has never been so much fun!

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Tink’s Style Guides – What is a Sports Bra and do I REALLY need one?

The answer to this is really quite simple – if you do sports, yes you need a sports Bra as part of your underwear collection.

• Sports Bras are recommended for  a complete range of sporting activities for women of all sizes.

Breasts are more delicate than we tend to treat them. The question of Sports Bras isn’t really anything to do with the fact that a a Sports Bra will help stop your breasts ‘jiggling’ around (although they will do that too). Sports expose the soft tissue of the breast to impact damage, muscle strain and trauma. A good Sports Bra will give at least some protection to this vulnerable area of your body.

We particularly recommend a good Sports Bra for all teenage girls. Have you every been in a school hockey match?! Developing breast tissue is at its most tender and a Sports Bra for P.E. will help teenagers feel good and aid their development.

Essentially, Sports Bras provide maximum breast support & coverage whist giving you stunning lines and shape. You will feel at your best, whether running, playing tennis or simply working out.

We don’t want to get complicated here.  Every woman should have one.

Tink’s Pretty Things only carries a small amount of Sports Bras in stock as the fashion in sports tends to change frequently. However, we can recommend the best one for your needs and, remember, Alison is not tied to any single supplier so she can match your shape AND your sport perfectly!

Call Alison today for 01243 779222 fitting advice and appointments.

Have the perfect outfit but no idea how to create the perfect silhouette with it?

• Adhesive and invisible underwear and accessories are perfect for these extra-special outfits.
• Alison will show you exactly how to use these new and amazing products to create the shape you want.

Adhesive Underwear is exactly what it sounds like and the secret behind many a backless or strapless dress worn on the red carpet. The strap-free, soft cups gently but firmly stick to the undersides of your breast providing just a little extra support and control when you dare to bare…!

Adhesive underwear comes as both individual cups and as a one piece ‘front only’ bra. The cups used in both kinds of adhesive underwear come in a variety of sizes and larger cups often have addtional ‘c’ tape for extra hold.  Some Adhesive underwear is designed to be disposable, for that ‘one off’ occasion, others can be reused by purchasing replacement tapes to help support the position of the cups.  Some varieties (such as Forever Secret Support by By Wishes come with skin preparation to aid easy adhesion and removal.

Alison recommends adhesive underwear for some styles of wedding dresses and for any backless dress.

Invisible bras can mean two things – firstly a bra (or just separate cups) that are made to be sewn into an outfit (such as a wedding dress) to provide invisible lift and support, or secondly a bra that is made of a mixture of flesh coloured material and clear straps or backs, rendering it virtually invisible under clothes.

Tink’s Pretty Things stock a lovely range of accessories including adhesive tape and invisible bras to personalise and shape the lingerie to exactly your taste and figure. Accessories can range from diamanté bra straps to silicone inserts to give you that perfect cleavage!

We recommend the product by By Wishes for all Accessories and for Body Shaping. Alison can take telephone orders on 01243 779222 for most accessories but we do recommend you come in and talk to Alison before choosing accessories that will change your actual shape as it is something that really needs help and advice – plus different bras and briefs need different inserts – take the struggle out of choosing by simply talking to Alison.

• Follow this link to see By Wishes Lingerie Accessories (including adhesive and invisible bras)
• Follow this link to see By Wishes Body Shaping

Call Alison today on 01243 779222 for telephone orders or come and see her in Tink’s Pretty Things in Chichester to see how adhesive or invisible bras could create that perfect look for a special event…

As the name suggests, these bras were created for plunging necklines and offer little support.

• Perfect for the drop-dead gorgeous dress you need to dare to wear!

This is an example of a plunge bra from the Curvy Kate Range…

Padding & Push Up bras are made to be seductive, enhancing all natural breast shapes

• It is often thought that Padded or Push Up bras are only for those with smaller breasts, but actually the padding and medium support they offer can lend great shape to fuller breasts.
• Push Up Bras are fantastic with square and blunt cut tops and dresses – giving the very popular ‘heaving bosom’ of a Mills & Boon heroine!
• Push Up Bras give a great shape to breast without revealing too much of the actual breast.
• Alison has hand-picked a range of these popular styles to suit all occasions –  you can choose styles comfortable enough for everyday wear or  simple super sexy lingerie that is made for special evenings

Here is an example of a Padded/Push Up Bra from the Gracya range:

Lightly padded bras or corsets are excellent for those with a smaller cup size or to enhance any bust. They are the lighter version  to the balcony or the fully padded or push-up variety.

Lightly Padded Bras;

• Enhance your natural breast shape without looking false or old fashioned.
• Can be smooth for great T-Shirt lines or detailed for a pretty, feminine style.
• Make a little go a little further!
• Are a good summer or holiday option when even bra padding can feel like too many layers under a hot sun.

An example of a lightly padded bra from the Dreamgirl range: