Sometimes boobs need a little boost. It’s about fashion and personal preference. You may have a plunging summer top or sexy swimsuit in need of cleavage, or a special occasion dress that could use some lift. It’s not a matter of simply adding inches. I needed to prop up my breasts after multiple pregnancies left them with less volume. […]
Read moreWhere Are All the Beautiful Mastectomy Bras?
I found plenty of beautiful mastectomy bras on display at the latest annual lingerie trade show. Well-known brands like Amoena, Anita Care, and Royce, showed off their latest fashions for women whose bodies have been changed by breast cancer surgeries. These bigger lingerie names design pocketed bras used to hold breast forms, or a breast prosthesis. The materials take into consideration […]
Read moreBra Brands Doing More for Consumers
If you aren’t happy with your choices in bra styles, or how your bra fits or looks, you need to embrace a wider world of lingerie. I’m more aware of the bra possibilities because I regularly attend industry trade shows. There I visit with hundreds of brands showcasing their latest lines. I’m always astonished at the depth and breadth […]
Read moreBack Smoothing Bras --- Do They Work?
Back fat is a big problem, or so it seems. It’s generated a whole new search category: the back smoothing bra. Online bra retailers list anywhere from 50 to 200 different bras under this one heading. But do any of them work? What is “back fat?” It seems a bit subjective, since what looks like back fat to you may not […]
Read moreCreepy or Classic? Flirty Babydolls for Every Body
I’ve always loved the look of flirty babydolls, but had no clue about the origin of the classic lingerie style until I wrote this post. The name is linked to the 1956 film, Baby Doll, directed by Elia Kazan. It’s based on the Tennessee Williams story of two feuding gin owners living in the deep South. Carroll Baker plays […]
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