Tag: Underwire
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An Open Letter to Manufacturers
Read more: An Open Letter to ManufacturersDear Bra Manufacturers, During my yearly statistical analysis series, I briefly explained how poor sales in certain size clusters could be attributed to poorer quality options produced by manufacturers. While the materials and craftsmanship remain unimpeachable, the fit of a…
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Victoria’s Secret Bras Aren’t Special
Read more: Victoria’s Secret Bras Aren’t SpecialHello Everyone, After I posted my original article and video deconstructing the poor fitting techniques advocated by both the Victoria’s Secret website and many of their “professional” bra fitters, I received a flood of comments and emails stating that until…
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Product Review: Parfait Charlotte GG+ Sizes
Read more: Product Review: Parfait Charlotte GG+ SizesHello Ladies, As soon as Parfait announced they would be expanding their traditional 30-40 UK D-G line to include 28 bands and GG-K cups in select styles, lingerie lovers everywhere squealed with delight and waited on bated breath for the…
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Year 2 Stats: Cup Sizes
Read more: Year 2 Stats: Cup SizesHello Ladies, Our statistical series returns today, and after dissecting demographics and band size, we’re ready to examine cup size. We know that cup size means nothing without a band to give it context, but for the purposes of our…
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Fashion: Forward, Onward, Upward
Read more: Fashion: Forward, Onward, UpwardHello Ladies, For many women, a basic bra which works well under clothes and features a neutral, unassuming color is not a luxury but a support garment necessity. However, beyond the basic requirements, pretty, fashion-forward bras can inject some much…
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What’s the deal with bra sizes anyway?
Read more: What’s the deal with bra sizes anyway?Hello Ladies, For a few weeks now, I contemplated the ongoing confusion plaguing the millions of women searching for a bra that fits—confusion due in part to the persistent misinformation circulating the web. However, until now, I have been so…
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Product Review: Nancy Swimsuit Part II
Read more: Product Review: Nancy Swimsuit Part IIHello Ladies, After reviewing the Nancy balcony bikini top as well as the fold-over bottom on Wednesday, I’m back today to discuss the tankini. When I first decided what to pre-order, I knew I wanted both a bikini and tankini…
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Product Review: Panache Nancy Swimsuit Pt 1
Read more: Product Review: Panache Nancy Swimsuit Pt 1Hello Ladies, Over two months ago, the lovely Nancy, my first ever bra-sized swimsuit, arrived fresh from Panache and ready for the beach. Unfortunately, winter kept a firm grip longer than expected, and I still have not had the opportunity…
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Product Review: Tutti Rouge Liliana
Read more: Product Review: Tutti Rouge LilianaHello Ladies, When I first saw the promotional shots for Tutti Rouge, I was smitten with their use of fun, flirty, and feminine lingerie, and I have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this new DD-HH line since then. Fresh,…
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Product Review: Lucy Update
Read more: Product Review: Lucy UpdateHello Ladies, Last January, I tested the Cleo by Panache Lucy in black, and while the bra fit better than the previous Panache styles I tried (remember this was before Andorra and Jasmine came into my life), I was not…
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Product Review: Cleo Zia
Read more: Product Review: Cleo ZiaHello Ladies, As I mentioned in my update of the Marcie review, I struggled to find a good fit with Cleo bras in the past largely due to poor sizing choices. When I first ordered the Marcie and Meg bras,…