Here’s a bit of trivia that appears to be more and more relevant lately in the bra market: Canadians have been proffering wire free bras for years now. Why? Rumor has it that they believe there is a direct correlation between breast health and the wire worn so close to the source. I, for one, do not buy it. But it might be why it took a Montreal based company, … Read More
One might think that a petite woman has no wedding dress woes. But perfection matters to every bride. Remember that this woman has a small frame and enhancing her assets is part of the presentation. The Little Bra Company caters to a woman who wants to make the best of what she has. Here the Sascha strapless and the Lucia blue lined lace overlay padded push up promise smooth, supportive … Read More
By Kim Caldwell
Hurray! It’s wedding season, and that means I’m helping a lot of women find the perfect bra for their bridal gown, bridesmaid dress, mother-of-the-whoever frock and wedding attendee attire. Everyone needs supportive bras for their outfits!
And that includes my lovely cousin who is getting married this summer. She sent me a Facebook message asking for bra help, and her question is a very common one:
Hey … Read More
Submitted by Bekah Anderson, owner of The Fitting Room in Grayslake, Illinois
After stumbling upon a part-time job at a lingerie boutique in 2006, I almost instantly fell in love with doing bra fittings. At the time, I hadn’t thought it would turn into a career… but I quickly found a deep passion for helping women feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. 6 ½ years later, I opened … Read More
The minute I met Michelle Metens, owner and designer of Dollhouse Bettie, at Curve NY, I knew I was speaking to a merchandising soul mate. Even ensconced in a wheelchair and in some serious pain; she broke her leg while setting up the show, Michelle was determined to make sure I understood her mission. Deferring to reality, I convinced her that we would wait until after surgery to chat. … Read More
Chantelle features the lingerie collection Mutine in bluebell. Lovely mix and match of embroidered polka dots and a sleek stripe for a light, easy and seductive feel. The very sexy round and plunging neckline of the bra is designed for a younger looking silhouette.… Read More
by Shirley Freeman
From the very practical to the glamorous and sexy, undies haven’t really radically changed though the years. Panties, bloomers, knickers, skivvies, briefs, thongs, girdles, smoothers and unmentionables… whatever they’re called, women have had a love affair with the coverings of their beautiful bottoms for decades.
Were these perhaps the first thong? Roger Schaal Diana lingerie – Paris c.1925, and today, Mimi Holliday Bisou Bisou Pearl Lace Bow … Read More