Chère Maman: Ode to a One-Boob Woman

My mother is dying.  She’s 94, has congestive heart failure, and is under hospice care. Back in January, my sister moved our mother from the Pacific Northwest to Los Angeles. It hasn’t been easy watching her slow and steady decline over the past few months. But the greater burden has been carried by my sister […]

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Deep Cup Bras and Full Bust Lingerie: What's New

Women complain to me that there are few styles to choose from beyond a certain alphabet cup. Yet there’s never a shortage of deep cup bras and full bust lingerie brands on display at lingerie trade shows. This year’s CURVExpo Designer Lingerie event was no exception. I visited three new (to me) brands that you […]

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Lingerie Tips for Women Over 50

Lingerie is timeless, right? That’s not always evident when I’m shopping for intimate apparel. Racks of push ups, molded cups, and skimpy thongs target the tighter skinned 20 to 30-year-old woman. These styles don’t appeal to me. As my shape shifts with age, so does my definition of what I find attractive, sensual, and alluring. […]

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bras for small busts

Bras for Small Busts: Five Fashion Must-Haves

Finding the best bras for small busts might not seem like much of a challenge. Those who wear bigger cups often envy petite women who can go bra-less. But just because one can, doesn’t always mean one wants to go without a bra. Women enjoy wearing feminine lingerie whatever their body and breast size. What […]

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maternity and nursng bras

Best Maternity and Nursing Bras: What Fits

If you’re pregnant, you have to add maternity and nursing bras to your get-ready-for-baby shopping list. But it’s not just changing cup sizes that you need to keep in mind, even though your boobs double or triple in size. You also need to ask yourself some practical questions. Will you be taking baby and stroller […]

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