My Love Affair With Claudette

By Lindsey Borchard

Shopping for anything for myself since James was born has not been a fun experience. I still have some baby weight to drop. I’m still adjusting to this new body of mine and let’s be honest, shopping for baby clothes is A LOT more fun. However last week I was able to focus some time on myself and find some pretty lingerie over at Claudette’s offices.

I haven’t seen Robin (Founder/CEO of Claudette) since James was only a couple months old. Walking into the Claudette’s new offices was a bit surreal to me. New building, new employees, new collections, yet everything seemed the same. It was good to be back home. After the initial tour of the huge new office we settled in the showroom to take a closer look of all the beautiful lingerie.

As I scanned the racks and the gorgeous items spread on the table I realized it was the first time I didn’t know a collection name, a color name, ship dates, or customer feedback. I won’t lie, it made me a little sad.  Flashbacks of Curve shows, photo shoots, and fittings all rushed through my head and for that minute or so, I forgot about my child crawling around eating hangers.

Robin started showing me the 2014 collections. Waves of bright colors flashed before me. I was truly impressed with what Bok Goodall (Designer) and Robin created. It was all beautiful. I felt like a kid in a candy shop with a free hour to grab whatever I wanted. My eyes immediately went to Bardot. I have seen sneak peeks of this collection from photos posted by Alison of Faire Frou Frou. I was DYING to get in it. This is the first full lace bra from Claudette and it does not disappoint. I tried the Plunge neckline bra and fell in love. Even though the neckline is plunging I didn’t feel like I was spilling out. The little detail of the black and white stripped bow made this feel so Parissiane. I could close my eyes and picture myself in a Paris loft over looking the Eiffel Tower. Needless to say, it’s a winner.

Images courtesy of Faire Frou Frou

Next up was Fishnet. The Fishnet collection was born right before I went on maternity leave. However I was never able to try it on (due to my HUGE belly and ever growing breasts). Fishnet you say? But how is that supposed to hold up my size E breasts??? I swear Robin and Bok preformed magic on this bra because it does hold and it does support. Actually better then even I imagined. The colors for the 2014 collection are just GOREGOUS! Light, airy, feminine colors with pops of color. Some people might call this a “special occasion” bra. But I will be wearing this on a daily basis. It’s like warm, melting butter on the skin. And who doesn’t want their bra to feel like butter!

Now my love affair with Dessous has been going on now for over three years now. She has been there through weight loss, weight gain, and pregnancy. She has been loyal to me through it all. She has always supported me, lifted my spirits up with her bright cheerful colors, and has ALWAYS, ALWAYS made me feel special and beautiful. Yes I am talking about my bra. The Dessous is the bra I had been looking for my entire life. I have NEVER had a bra that supports me and isn’t a huge eye sore to look at. Until I met Dessous. Just even saying her name puts a smile on my face. Well have I mentioned she has a new sister? Let me introduce you to, Dessous Long Line bra I instantly fell in love. I love her quirky polka dots and bright coral color. She makes me happy. Just like Pharrell’s song. Plain and simple. And the bottom hits me right at the perfect spot on the top of my waist. Other long line bras (from brands I won’t mention) I have put on and for a curvy girl just doesn’t hit in the right spot, giving me muffin top. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good muffin just NOT on my waist. Anyways the best part about Dessous Long Line is that she can be paired with fishnet bottoms, dessous bottoms, Odette bottoms, Bardot bottoms, and even Ouvert bottoms. The Claudette team really thinks of everything. But duh you already knew that!

I have always loved and stood behind Claudette not only because I worked there but also because I WAS Claudette. The girl, who wants fashionable, gorgeous lingerie to make me feel good inside and out, fitted for my larger than life breasts and at a reasonable price. Every woman has a little bit of Claudette in them. She is in your friends, in your sister, your peers and in you! I walked away for the first time with my bag full of lingerie as a true Claudette customer and not just a devoted employee

You did it again Claudette! You filled my heart up with a renewed love for my breasts and body and I can’t thank you enough!

Till next time C!

XOXO,

Lindsey