Think starting up a new lingerie brand is only for energetic young fashion graduates? Think again. Layneau founder, Kaaren Bedi, launched her luxury lingerie brand after a successful career in another industry. I first met her when she showed her initial collection in New York. I could relate to her mid-life professional path switch since…
If you’ve ever had a dress climb your hose-covered thighs, or cringed when you saw panty lines showing through a skirt, it’s time to invest in a slip! With the popularity of shapewear, most slips you’ll see at department stores look more like torture devices than lingerie. Who wants to feel like a stuffed sausage…
Welcome to the second of my two-part series on the best full bust clothing brands. The following international companies offer fashions for every occasion, from professional and casual daytime looks to sexy evening styles. Be sure to check out the links at the end of this post for resources on buying from international brands. Biu…
My last column covered some mainstream curve friendly options. Today I tackle territory less well-known: clothing retailers that offer only full bust clothing. If you’ve never heard of them, that’s because there are only a few based in the US. Full bust clothing options have grown in countries like Poland where full bust bra options…
I am a man, and I wear bras. Surprised? Shocked? Weirded out? Me too. It has been a long journey to come to a place of acceptance around my bra-wearing. I started due to the development of mild gynecomastia (male breast development). I quickly discovered its additional benefits in helping me deal with my body…
Want to explore wearing lingerie as fashionable outerwear without exposing your bra? Robes are a great place to start. Dressier than a cardigan, less fussy than a blazer, slinky robes add personality to all kinds of outfits. Going out for drinks? Top your favorite skinny jeans and sky-high stilettos. Romantic dinner date? Slide on over…
Ever felt awkward in a department store changing room as a dress slid over your hips and then got stuck on your chest? Sick of buying belts in every color combination to cinch a too-big dress that only fits your boobs? Tired of a trying on clothes where the waist seam cuts your chest in…
Can we take a break from all the bra hate? I love bras. I love what they do for my body, clothes, and state of mind. But not one day goes by when I don’t read some random article on the horrors of bra wear. The basic premise of these pieces is that “we all…
Vintage inspired lingerie has been all the rage for quite a few years, and the trend is showing no sign of slowing down. And it’s no surprise. Lingerie from the 1920s through the 1950s was certainly glamorous, romantic, and seductive. But what was most appealing was its attitude. All that romance and drama were coupled…
New intimate apparel brands like Red Fern Lingerie are changing the world of mastectomy lingerie. And it’s about time. Yes, women need more choices and access to feminine and sexy styles. But designs must also go beyond the usually pocketed bra made to hold a breast prosthesis. Post-mastectomy intimate apparel has to factor in the different…
Until she wrote a book on the subject, Elisabeth Dale didn’t know much about her breasts. She created this site so that readers can find the best products, clothing and surgical options—anything and everything related to bras, breast health, and well-being.
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