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21 Totally Stylish Yoga Bras, Up to a Size 6X

Exercise trends come and go, but yoga seems here to stay. I’m not surprised—it’s a multi-beneficial workout that’s accessible to almost everyone. You can get started at home with minimal equipment. Many venues run disability-friendly ‘chair yoga’ classes too. And there are even mom and tot sessions for mothers who can’t find babysitting. If you’re…

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15 Moisture-Wicking Sports Bras for Sweaty Workouts

When shopping for sports bras, you’ll frequently come across two terms: “breathable” and “moisture-wicking.” It’s important to know that these are different things. Breathable fabric is one that lets air (and moisture) flow through. In a sports bra context, mesh materials are popular for obvious reasons. Breathable fabrics keep you cool so that you sweat…

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Most Improved Plus-Size Lingerie Brands

When I first started writing about lingerie years ago, I developed some deeply held opinions about certain brands. Some were for older women, boring, or just weren’t my style. Lots of brands have changed designers and styles over the years, so I thought today we’d highlight my list of ‘most improved.’  Some of these are…

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Mastectomy Swimwear for the Fashion-Conscious

Mastectomy bras are a topic that has been covered a few times on The Breast Life. It’s a niche but (finally) growing area of the lingerie market. Even luxury brands are beginning to realize that not all women have two full breasts. Mastectomy swimwear, however, still lags behind. It’s not that it’s hard to find;…

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AnaOno’s Stylish Post-Mastectomy Swimwear

Launched in 2011, AnaOno makes lingerie and loungewear those who’ve undergone surgery for breast cancer. It’s a marketplace that’s dominated by bland and utilitarian-looking options. But as AnaOno puts it, “Our doctors are the experts in cancer, not necessarily in fashion options.” So they’re here to bring style and fun back into your wardrobe! Cassis…

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Bust Support at the Beach: One-Piece Swimsuits with Underwire

Swimwear and lingerie share a lot in common. Yet it can often feel like support and shaping concerns are thrown out the window when lace gets replaced by swim fabrics. Well, not so much with bikinis, with bra top styles easy to find. But want a one-piece? Then prepare to sift through an endless array of…