When I was little, my grandmother used to remind me to wear nice underwear in case there was an emergency, and someone else saw it. While I’ve never had firemen or an EMT inspect my underwear, her advice did come to mind a few weeks ago. I awkwardly met one of my new neighbors wearing…
While I still think wireless bralettes are a big marketing trick that isn’t particularly body positive, you may be surprised to know that I’ve purchased a bunch in the last six months or so. Part of it was out of necessity. I got tendonitis and bursitis in one shoulder that took months to resolve, so wearing…
Self-care can be tough. It’s only possible for me if I find time to unplug from work for a few days or can take a relaxing vacation. Self-care also seems unreasonable during the holiday season. After all, it’s about “giving” to others. Yes, it’s great connecting with people and going out to parties. But I get…
When people find out that I write about lingerie full time, I tend to get a mix of reactions. “Oh, that must be so great!” says some women, as they ooze with envy and picture me lounging around with my laptop in silk dressing gowns. “Ugh!” say some people, as they try and imagine my…
How’s your bra knowledge? Do you know all the brands and styles available for your size or shape, where to buy them, or how much they cost? How about when it comes to swimwear? There’s a ton of intimate apparel on the market today, designed and manufactured all over the world. The more I know about…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the retro lingerie aesthetic. In a world of strappy black lingerie, I’m the one who still reaches for crazy prints and girly lace. I put together a list of some of the best vintage inspired bras for those of us with an extra helping of curves. While…
If you love the glamour of Old Hollywood movies and wish that you could raid the closet of Ginger Rodgers, this column is for you. In today’s increasingly casual society, it can be hard to indulge a love of high drama fashion and lingerie. Luckily, brides can give in to their dramatic side as much…
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,…
What lingerie fashions might you find in stores this Fall? After walking the aisles of New York’s Javits Center for two days during the Curvexpo Lingerie & Swim tradeshow, I can sum up FW2016 lingerie trends in one sentence: work is play, and play is work. What do I mean? Athleisure styles continue to dominate…
As a full bust lingerie customer, it’s easy to feel like your lingerie options boil down to full coverage bras in weird colors. However, there is a lot more out there – and the holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself and explore options. Lots of companies are now releasing beautiful full bust…
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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