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Best Bra Fit Tips: From Men
Bra Wear & Care

Best Bra Fit Tips: From Men

Byelisabeth March 31, 2014 4:18 pm

Do you hate wearing bras or struggle to find the right one for your body type? You might be surprised to find that the best bra fit tips come from guys: who wear bras. Over the past year I’ve heard from numerous men, asking me for lingerie recommendations and tips on bra wear. But they’re…

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How to Wear Sexy Bras & Lingerie

Byelisabeth March 17, 2014 6:52 pm

What’s there to know about how to wear sexy bras and lingerie? It’s pretty obvious. You just put it on, right? It also depends on your definition of “sexy.” Lingerie brands have their own view. A Victoria’s Secret Very Very Sexy bra is about padding—lifting boobs and creating cleavage. Browse the Sexy Bra section at…

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How Much Should You Spend on a Bra?
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How Much Should You Spend on a Bra?

Byelisabeth March 11, 2014 8:42 am

How much should you spend on a bra? That’s a hard number to nail down, since bra prices seem to be all over the place. You can get a push-up molded cup at Walmart for under $10. Victoria’s Secret sells a similar style for $48. Buy from a luxury lingerie brand like LaPerla, and you…

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5 Reasons Why You’re Wearing the Wrong Size Bra

Byelisabeth February 3, 2014 1:41 pm

Women are always told that they are wearing the wrong size bra. It’s the constant refrain we hear from bra manufacturers, fitters, and stylists. Oprah tried to solve the problem a couple of times by televising mass bra fittings on her show. But not much has changed over the years. Just recently, lingerie giant Triumph…

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Bra Shopping More Fun With Friends
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Bra Shopping More Fun With Friends

Byelisabeth January 20, 2014 8:23 am

If you dread picking out or being fitted for new bras, try bra shopping with a couple of close girlfriends. It’s great to compare notes and share what you love or hate about certain bra styles, along with a few laughs and funny boob stories. At least that’s what happened to me this past weekend….

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Five Signs It’s Time to Throw Away Old Bras

Byelisabeth January 13, 2014 3:11 pm

I hate having to throw away old bras. I’m not even sure why it’s so hard. I know they don’t last forever. Yet many feel like good friends, and it’s tough to let go of these formerly supportive relationships. Sometimes I remember where I bought a particular bra, in what city or store, who I…

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men who wear bras
Bra Wear & Care

Advice for Guys Who Wear Bras

Byelisabeth January 8, 2014 8:19 am

Guys who wear bras generally do so for one of two reasons. Some simply enjoy wearing women’s lingerie. But another group, whose numbers may be increasing, must wear bras to support their swelling breast tissue. Gynecomastia (the medical term for male breast development) reportedly occurs in 15% of all adult men. It has been linked…

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How to Buy Lingerie Online

Byelisabeth January 1, 2014 5:50 pm

Many women are reluctant to buy their lingerie online. They’re afraid a bra might not fit, be delivered in the wrong size, or be a hassle to return. But nothing could be further from the truth. Buying bras, panties, shapewear, and even swimwear online can be more convenient and less of a time and money…

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Matching Bras and Panties: 5 Smart & Simple Tips
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Matching Bras and Panties: 5 Smart & Simple Tips

Byelisabeth October 30, 2013 12:48 pm

Finding a way to wear matching bras and panties every day can be a challenge. I start out with the best of intentions. After hooking up, I search for bottoms to go with my top. Sometimes I succeed, other days…not so much. This could be the reason why nearly 60% of women surveyed said they…

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What You Need to Know About Bra Size and Fit
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What You Need to Know About Bra Size and Fit

Byelisabeth July 17, 2013 2:43 pm

There are plenty of ways to figure out a woman’s correct bra size and fit. You can watch on-line instructional videos, read books, use apps, or follow any number of step-by-step bra size guides. Some companies, like Jockey and OptiFit, have created their own unique bra fit kits. These new methods, though, are only useful…

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