Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

Balconette and Demi-Cup Bra Styles: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a balconette and demi-cup bra styles? That can be tough to figure out since both lingerie brands and retailers seem to supply contradictory information about their features. Some of their websites claim that the demi-cup exposes more of the breast than the balconette, and vice-versa. So it’s no wonder that the…

Minimizer Bras: How They Work Plus 12 of the Prettiest

Minimizer Bras: How They Work Plus 12 of the Prettiest

Minimizer bras don’t get written about much. They’re not ‘cool.’ But they can be useful. Minimizers do precisely what the name suggests—they make your breasts look smaller. Why might you want to wear minimizer bras? Have you ever struggled to find shirts and button-through dresses that didn’t gape? A minimizer can fix that by flattening…

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Bra Wear Tips for Women with Breast Implants

One area of the lingerie industry that doesn’t get talked about much is bra wear after implants. Last year in the US alone, over 300,000 people had cosmetic breast augmentation surgery. That’s not even counting reconstructions. Breast implants come with a unique set of bra-fit issues. Not just immediately post-surgery, but once they’ve healed too….

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17 Full Bust and Plus Size Vintage-Inspired Bras

I’ve always loved the vintage look, and I’m certainly not alone! The vintage look, from the 1920s to the 1970s, has remained popular in fashion and lingerie. Unfortunately, that look wasn’t always available to full bust and plus size customers. Luckily, options have expanded over the past few years. This list ranges from bra designs…

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Coral Bra Sets for an On-Trend Spring

Shortly before the holidays, Pantone announced that 2019’s color of the year would be Living Coral. A sort of salmon pink, they describe it as ‘animating’ and ‘lively.’ It “[symbolizes] our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits,” the text continues. Now tell me if that doesn’t correctly summarize that springtime mood! I’m a fan…

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…