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What You Need to Know About Bra Construction? It's Complicated

What goes into a bra—other than your breasts? I pay attention to the right fit but don’t inspect every little detail of the finished products found on the hangers in my favorite lingerie store. What do I need to know about bra construction? I don’t treat my bras as complicated pieces of equipment, despite the engineering […]

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Buying Your Daughter Her First Bra: Five Do's and Don'ts

The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s recent bra buying episode prompted me to ask my grown girl what she remembers about buying her first bra. In the controversial RHNJ clip, Teresa Guidice mocks her 10-year old daughter’s body. Gia responds with predictable embarrassment. I wondered if my own daughter recalled how I reacted to her blossoming breast […]

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Wedding Day Bra Drama

As the fashion world awaits news of Kate Middleton’s choice of wedding gown, I’m curious to know what she’ll be wearing underneath it all. My own wedding day had its share of boob challenges when I put on a strapless blunder that didn’t perform well under pressure. My hands were busy tugging and pulling at my bra, […]

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