beyond plus-size

Moving the Goalposts: Is There A World Beyond Plus-Size?

A few weeks ago, Elisabeth sent this article from The Curvy Fashionista with a simple question attached: “What do you think about this?” If you’re not up on the latest plus-size marketing debates, the article covers the founder of Universal Standard arguing that the plus-size term is dead. And that body positivity and size access…

full slips

Beautiful Full Slips: Fall’s Practical and Pretty Lingerie Layering Piece

Full slips are making a comeback. And I, for one, am glad to see this trend. A gorgeous slip is the perfect layering piece for colder weather. It prevents static cling under most fabrics. And it helps shape and smooth you in all the right places, not just visible panty lines. But I’m not talking about everyday shapewear pieces,…

2018’s Color of the Year: The Power of Purple Panties and Bras

2018’s Color of the Year: The Power of Purple Panties and Bras

Our recent post about trends in lingerie made a quick mention of Pantone’s color of the year: ultra-violet. That’s right; the Pantone people pick a new fashion color every year. Maybe it’s just to get us add it to our wardrobes (it is their job, after all). But colors do carry meaning and energy. According to their…

lingerie bodysuits
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Glamorous Lingerie Bodysuits For Any Holiday Party

Do you buy something new to wear over the holidays? I’m not talking about regular family gatherings but the seasonal office parties and neighborhood invites. You might not think of it, but lingerie bodysuits are an excellent choice as a top under simple or more formal skirts and pants. Plus you can wear them again–either…

Floral Print Bras

Floral Bras: Spring’s Inspiring Lingerie Fashion Trend

Floral bras aren’t anything new as a lingerie fashion trend.  But there’s nothing like putting on a delicate floral lace or print design to welcome in the Spring and Summer seasons. It’s also a good time to refresh your bra wardrobe as you move away from cool to warm weather clothing styles. Plus, you might consider buying…

music festivals

What to Wear to a Music Festival? Lingerie May Be All You Need

It’s that time of year when traffic backs up along southern California highways because everyone is heading to a music festival.  To be honest, it’s always bad, but way worse if you’re going anywhere near Indio. But what would a lingerie and breast health blog have to do with, say, Coachella? And many intimate apparel companies are…

bralette styles

Lingerie Trend Alert: 15 Bralette Styles To Lighten Up Any Bra Wardrobe

You know it’s an official lingerie fashion trend when Victoria’s Secret gets in on the action. They’re making headlines by moving beyond padded cups and offering new bralette styles. But bralette styles aren’t really “new.” (They look more like one of the first modern bra prototypes.) It’s a style that has gone in and out of fashion,…