Originally from Texas, Crystal Sneden (she/her) came to NYC to perform and study dance and she just needed a job, which is how she got into lingerie. She’s been working in the luxury lingerie retail market for 15+ years now from sales to management. She spends about 80% of her time working in lingerie. She is also currently studying contract law.

Cat and Crystal discuss lingerie and how it differs from functional underwear based on how it makes us feel. Lingerie is a personal expression that evokes emotions while underwear provides form and function. Crystal shares her own experiences with bra fitting.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• What is Lingerie? Who is lingerie for? 

• Undergarments for all genders

• Soft vs. hard undergarments

• Lingerie, its perception, and what it evokes in us

• Vulnerability and body image

• Creating a safe space for exploration with her clientele

You can find Crystal here: @fulltimelingerie

Please support Crystal’s foundation of choice, Every Mother Counts. They work to achieve quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care for all by giving grants and working with partners and thought leaders to increase awareness and mobilize communities to take action.