Small Cup Large Band Bras: Still an Underserved Market?

Small Cup Large Band Bras: Still an Underserved Market?

It’s been a couple of years since we highlighted small cup large band bras. And I wondered if there’s anything new to report. After a quick search of the leading lingerie retailers, I didn’t find many new brands targeting this market. At least not like those going after smaller band/full bust cups. But, thankfully, there is now…

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13 Gorgeous Small Band Full Bust Bra Brands, Amended

NOTE: Amending this post from yesterday to include one more fabulous small band full bust lingerie brand! Today’s post is in response to a reader’s search for more beautiful small band full bust bra options.  While it hasn’t always been true, there’s now plenty of competition in this niche lingerie category. I’ve watched it evolve and…

10 Beautiful Full Bust and Plus Size Party Dresses

10 Beautiful Full Bust and Plus Size Party Dresses

One of my favorite features of the holiday season is my ability to pull out dresses that seem totally inappropriate during the rest of the year. I love bright and bold clothing that seems eminently suited to holiday events: sequins, velvet and all sorts of dramatic flourishes. If there’s a theme to this post, it’s…

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5 Tips to Find the Perfect Curvy Bridesmaid Dress

If you’re a curvy woman of a certain age, there’s one question you’ve probably learned to dread: “Will you be a bridesmaid?” There’s nothing like that unique combination of pure joy for your friend and complete certainty that you are likely to spend a day getting photographed in a dress that makes you look like…

5 Tips to Identify Curve Friendly Clothing in the Wild

5 Tips to Identify Curve Friendly Clothing in the Wild

I’ve written a lot of posts here about where to find curve friendly clothing online, but what do you do if online shopping isn’t your thing? Today I’m handing out some tips to figure out whether a piece of clothing you’ve discovered is curve friendly or not, whether it’s in Bergdorf Goodman or a thrift…

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9 Festive Full-Bust Party Dresses — and One Jumpsuit — For The Holiday Season

Holiday party season is upon us, which means it’s time to find a great party outfit (or two!) to stun the crowds. Finding regular clothing can be hard enough, so full-bust party dresses can seem nearly impossible to source. Today I’m rounding up some of my favorite party dresses for the season and where you…

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No More Wardrobe Malfunctions —- Best Full Bust Clothing Brands, Part II

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…

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No More Wardrobe Malfunctions — Best Full Bust Clothing Brands, Part I

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…