Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What's the Difference?

What’s the difference between a balconette and demi-cup bra styles? That can be tough to figure out since both lingerie brands and retailers seem to supply contradictory information about their features. Some of their websites claim that the demi-cup exposes more of the breast than the balconette, and vice-versa. So it’s no wonder that the […]

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international bra sizing

International Bra Sizing: A 7-Step Guide

Have you ever wondered about those strange-sounding sizes listed on your bra tag? Have you ever been stumped by an online bra listing that says it’s available in EU sizes? Today we’re going to clear up some of the confusion about international bra sizing between countries. That way you’ll be free to buy bras from […]

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13 Full-Bust and Plus-Size Bras to Show Off This Season

While I appreciate a great t-shirt bra as much as the next person, my true love is flashy and sparkly bras with real personality. Luckily with layering season coming up and lingerie-inspired fashion still trending, brands have also gotten on board. They’re producing a range of great options for full-busted and full-figured women. These full-bust […]

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The Best Bra Styles to Buy—At Every Age

Many lingerie articles focus on the number of or styles of bras you should own, to create a complete lingerie wardrobe. But materials also matter, as does breast shape. And fashion tastes make a difference. So the recommended best bra styles for one person may not be right for someone else. And then there’s the […]

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How to Sell Lingerie to Baby Boomers: Six Tips for Marketing to Older Women

You may be surprised to learn that Baby Boomers are the second-largest group of bra buyers, after Millennials. And their share of this market is growing at a faster rate than all other generations. One wonders why there aren’t more women of a certain age (52 to 70) appearing in intimate apparel advertising or on […]

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