Do you try to buy a few trendy clothes or shoes every season? If so, how often do you update your bra wardrobe? Fall is here, even if where you live is still unseasonably warm (hello Los Angeles heat wave). Like me, you may need to replace some worn-out shoes, boots, or a coat from last […]
Read moreThe Stealth Senior Woman: Invisibility Is My Super Power
Now that I’m in my 60s, I’m noticing the advantages of being a senior woman. I’m not talking about AARP discounts, either. I’ve written about being bad-ass and feeling free to do as I please—whether it’s stand-up comedy, a new hairstyle, or posing in my pretty underthings. But why am I willing to take those risks now? […]
Read moreBras Without Wires: Stylish and Sustainable Wire-Free Bras
Bras Without Wires is a new independent intimate apparel brand, whose name says it all. There are plenty of women who prefer non-wired bras. For some, it’s about comfort and sensitivity. But other bra wearers specifically need this option. For instance, someone with a breast augmentation doesn’t need the extra support. Wired bras can be both uncomfortable […]
Read moreExclusively Kristen Full Bust Fashions: Boob-Friendly Clothing for DD+ Busts
Like many companies, Exclusively Kristen was born out of personal need. Its founder couldn’t find professional looking clothing to fit her larger bust. Most clothing stores don’t carry “big boob-friendly” clothing. Often a woman with larger breasts can’t even find a button down shirt that doesn’t gap at the front. And if something fits in the […]
Read moreShould Women Over 50 Show Cleavage?
Is it okay for women over 50 to show cleavage? My ideal world would be one where zero fashion police exist to judge women by what they wear. But that’s not the case. And breasts are highly sexualized, by both sexes. I remember years of hiding mine under high-neck styles, to avoid unwanted attention. It’s […]
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