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…
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;…
It’s been awhile since I wrote a blog on great sports bras for big boobs. If you wear anything over a D cup in any band size, you know how critical bust support is when exercising. It’s a struggle I’ve had my entire life. But thankfully, there are plenty of great sports bras on the…
Today’s guest blog post is about a choice many large breasted women face: whether to consider cosmetic breast reduction surgery or rely on a better fitting bra. Ellen Lewis, of Lingerie Briefs, provides insight into this decision from the perspective of a full-busted woman and an industry professional. I’ve been wrestling quite a bit…
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…
I’ve spent the majority of my life wearing bras. And the older I get, the more fascinating it is to reflect on this experience. The lingerie world may have changed over the decades, but so have I. This post on my life in bras is more about how bras have altered how I see myself. They have…
Beautiful nursing bras aren’t that hard to find anymore, which wasn’t the case during my breastfeeding years—some 25 years ago. Back in those days, I would have killed for anything in a cute fabric or design. But, today, it’s no longer a struggle to find attractive and practical nursing bras, even in sizes up to…
As my bosom has kept growing the last few (post-menopausal) years, I’ve come to appreciate the support and comfort of stylish sports bras, especially those in bigger cup sizes. Anita’s latest sports bra model meets these requirements and more. The Anita Maximum Support Air Control Sports Bra DeltaPad 5544 specifications read more like the marketing highlights of…
Yep, that’s right. Intimate apparel and swimwear brand, Anita, has been in business for 130 years. They’re celebrating their anniversary with a PR campaign featuring images of 130 women from different walks of life wearing their lingerie and swimwear. And that makes perfect sense, given their dedication to serving the scope of women’s intimate apparel needs….
The Rio 2016 Olympics are in full swing, so you can’t blame most parents for ignoring any back to school supply shopping. The drama of the games is addictive because it’s exciting to watch athletes from all over the world competing with one another. These strong, determined, and talented men and women are breaking records in…
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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