By HOLLY JACKSON
I picked up embroidery as a serious hobby several years ago, so the minute I stepped into the Louisa Bracq booth at Curve I knew that I was experiencing this craft in a different way. Embroidery has always been a critical element of lingerie design, but the embroidery at the foundation of the Louisa Bracq brand is unique. It is the epicenter of their DNA. It is no surprise that Louisa Bracq’s heritage is founded in embroidery design and production.… ...Read more
By HOLLY JACKSON
Pour Moi was one of the first brands I ever tried in my early 20’s when I started looking for better bras. I had pretty much no idea what my size really was, but I knew it was outside of what any “normal” store carried. Pour Moi bras not only helped me find my size but were attractive enough to make me feel like I could wear the same kinds of lingerie that all my less curvy friends did.… ...Read more
By Holly Jackson
It’s impossible not to be charmed by Athena Kasvikis, the owner of Behave Bras. She’s fun, opinionated and totally invested in the idea that everyone is the proud owner of an amazing body that is worthy of support. It’s hard to believe that this bold woman would start a bra company with the word ‘behave’ in the title, but Athena has thoughts on that too. After all, every owner of a pair of awesome breasts has also encountered a time where they wished they didn’t have to think about them quite so much.… ...Read more
By ELLEN LEWIS
Elomi was launched in 2008 as a plus size bra brand, a much-needed collection of styles that could satisfy fit needs from 32-48, B-KK (USA P cup) and S-4X. It was welcomed by consumers with open arms and now stands as the number one plus size resource for every lingerie store that I queried. As a merchant I tipped my hat, but I never thought that Elomi could personally work for me. As a large busted, curvy woman, I have always needed bras that skew up in cup sizes above a D cup.… ...Read more
By HOLLY JACKSON
It’s easy to treat customers groups as a monolith. When consumers demanded better plus-size lingerie options years ago several large companies stepped up to fill the abyss. It is now reasonably easy to find a great bra if you’re a D cup or larger. What it is not easy is to find is a bra if you are a larger band size and a smaller cup size. This niche is seriously under-served even as the plus-size market has expanded.… ...Read more
By HOLLY JACKSON
I have had a major love affair with Rya Collection since they launched their first sheer robe! A surprise for me at Curve NYC this year was that they are finally launching a plus size collection. My bank account may not be nearly as excited as I am.
What wasn’t a surprise was that Rya Collection’s plus-size pieces play to the same strengths as their core size pieces. The line is full of droolworthy robes and gowns with Art Deco inspired trims and sheer embroidered fabrics.… ...Read more
by SUMMER ROSE BELTRAN
There’s an influx of bra-less posts during isolation on social media. The question is, how many of them are D+? We tried it and the results were not comfortable or liberating at all. Back pains ensued after 2 hours, I hated my posture, it just wasn’t good.
It’s important to keep somewhat of structure and routine when working from home – especially without a proper desk and ergonomically correct office chair. Maintaining good posture throughout the day of working, cooking, cleaning, is key.… ...Read more
