by  Jené Luciani

SugieWogie – I LOVE the idea of fashion and function and that’s why I’m a fan of the swim dress by SugieWogie. With their ‘built-in shapewear,’ these suits are the ultimate “Swimwear Problem-Solver,” making taking a day at the beach to sunset cocktails and beyond, effortless.

HydroChic – What about swimwear that you can also work out in? That’s the thought process between HydroChic. The line offers mix and match shirts and skirt/pant bottoms that are perfect from the pool – to the tennis courts, with built-in SPF, too!

Dineila Brazil – If a teeny-weeny bikini is more your thing, I love that you can go on the website for Dineila Brazil and get a personal swim styling consultation with one of their professional stylists. Plus, the line is super sexy and super fab just like its spokesperson, Sports Illustrated model and my fellow Bravo Mad Fashion guest star, Chrissy Teigen.

by  Jené Luciani

OK, so Lingerie Briefs is all about letting you in on what’s ‘new’ in the lingerie world and this time, it’s a bra line out of the UK (they are always first, aren’t they?) that’s finally now launching here in the US!!! But, the thing I really love about Curvy Kate, available at BareNecessities.com, is that they cater to fuller-busted women D-K cups, something that so many other bra brands don’t do. So for all you 36G’s, this is for you!!

Right now, they are celebrating their US debut with a cool model search called Star in a Bra. Since the brand caters to real women of all shapes and sizes, they want their models to be real women too! So, by entering the contest at Curvy Kate’s USA Facebook page, women ages 18 and over can upload 5 pictures, a short essay, and potentially be the next Curvy Kate Cover girl! You only have until April 27^th to enter and in June, the top 10 winners will be flown to NYC for a professional makeover and photo shoot!

Also, you can chat with me live and get all your curvy girl bra questions answered on Twitter, Tuesday, April 17^th from 7-8 PM EST, using the hashtag #starinabra. You can of course find me there @JeneLuciani and don’t forget to follow @curvykateusa for more tips and info throughout the search!

You can also see some Curvy Kate bras and others on my upcoming bra fit segments, on 4/25’s episode of the nationally syndicated Wendy Williams Show (check local listings for air times), and on4/29’s TODAY on NBC in the 8am hour!

By Jené Luciani
8 Steps to Finding the Perfect Swimsuit

This time of year, the barrage of bra questions I receive on a daily basis inevitably turns instead to those regarding something that’s just as tough to find the right fit – swimwear.

When it comes to quintessential California-chic fashions, few designers come to my mind more quickly than Trina Turk. Turk’s women’s wear collections – known for impeccable fit and gorgeous prints and colors inspired by the Southern California lifestyle – has been a high-end department store mainstay since 1995. In 2007, the former surf-wear designer forayed into the swimwear category and is now celebrating the launch of her first capsule collection with Grace Bay Club resort in Turks & Caicos fittingly called … Read more

by  Jené Luciani

What’s your “Bra-blem”?  Jené goes live on WNBC to solve three typical Bra Fit issues.  Watch it now!

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by  Jené Luciani

I have a 17 year old daughter who is large breasted. We find it a huge challenge to find bras and bathing suits that fit well. She is a beautiful girl (with a good body) who has low self body image because she can’t fit into the trendy magazine fashions that her friends wear. I have taken her for bras and it inevitably ends in tears. Can you tell me where we should go for a good bra fitting and selection geared for a young woman and not a 50 year old. Thanks . . . Jodi

My recommendation would be to take your daughter to a better department store or a specialty shop with trained bra fitters who have been … Read more

by  Jené Luciani

I was wondering how to wear these new trending shirts and dresses where the back is super low and most of it lace (so it\’s somewhat see-thru)! I want to wear these trends but I don\’t want to look inappropriate either!  Thanks. . . . Heather

That really depends in part on how ‘busty’ you actually are. Women generally under a C-cup can try this backless strapless bra from Fashion Forms. It’s great for tricky tops where you can’t have a bra band showing in the back! However, not really supportive for larger busts. Another option is having foam cups sewn into the top. You can get them at almost any fabric/craft store and a seamstress can sew them in! … Read more

by Jene’ Luciani

I am 32A and I love bras that make me look larger and sexier. What are the best brands that could resolve my problem?. . . Carla

There are plenty of great push-up bras for small-statured girls. The Little Bra Company is one of my favorites. I also love that on BareNecessities.com, you can search for bras BY size in a variety of brands…so if you look here, you will find some really pretty options that’ll surely give your bust a boost!

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As a fitness instructior, I do a lot of jumping. Is it possible that not wearing the right sports bra can make your boobs sag?                           Jolene Mathews

Ah, the sagging debate. Great question, Jolene. Everyone always wants to know what really causes sagging. In short, one word: Gravity! This entire issue is covered in depth in The Bra Book and I interviewed several doctors to get their professional opinions, and pulled together all the research that’s out there. Believe it or not, this subject has been researched! Researchers found that an un-supported breast moves up and down about 6 centimeters when we’re working out. Since breasts are made … Read more