By HOLLY JACKSON
There are days when I feel like most of the women I know are anxious. It’s everywhere, even at the Curve show in NYC where several of us discussed various forms of eco-anxiety and the stress that comes from running a business as a woman. Many of us battle various forms of anxiety on a weekly or daily basis and find nothing but platitudes in response.
The Underargument is a brand that … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about the value of comfort in bras. I used to be all about aesthetics when it came to lingerie, but over the past year I’ve found my collection expanding into more comfortable options that don’t have wires and are easy to throw on. Unfortunately, many “comfort” bras are not that attractive. Why can’t we have god looking bras that also are fun bras? … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Environmentally friendly initiatives in the fashion industry are often discussed and praised, but rarely are we given such an immediate and dramatic reminder of how needed they are than we have over the past few weeks. The fires in Australia are horrible beyond measure, costing countless animal lives and displacing huge numbers of people. They’ve also harmed the environment permanently by causing damage that the landscape may never be able to recover … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I discovered Sugar Candy bralettes about a year ago due to a chronic health issue. I had developed an intolerance for underwired bras. I can still wear them and I do frequently, but I went from someone who could basically sleep in one to someone who has about a 6 hour tolerance for one under the best circumstances. While my health issue is minor and treatable, my adjusted circumstances gave me a … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Nessa
Polish bras are having a moment. Witness the recent New York Times article that focused on them.
The year I got into buying well-fitting bras seriously coincided with the first time Polish bras became popular with a niche market of full-busted and plus-size customers. It was kind of the wild west of bra buying then. People would form groups on Facebook to swap sizing tips and bras that didn’t fit, since … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Every year at Christmas, I think about my grandfather. He wasn’t really a gift guy. He bought discount stuff on Christmas Eve to save money and then wrapped everything in old newspapers instead of wrapping paper. He was practical and proud of it. The only exception was when it came to my grandmother. She collected dramatic hats and big bold prints, even when she had to make them herself. Every year, he … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
If you’re in my age range, learning to make stuff has become really trendy. Millennials are taking up sewing and other kinds of crafting in droves, both to relax and to try and get back to a less digital age. It’s also coincided with age of the “side hustle”, where everyone seems to be developing an Etsy business or other side source of income alongside their regular job. The collection I’m covering … Read More