Mother’s Day is the perfect time to say thank you to your mom for being genuinely incredible. And while we all appreciate a bunch of flowers now and then, there is a whole world of different and often more exciting gifts out there. As a mom of three, I often put myself last. And because […]
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Bridal Lingerie for Full Bust and Plus Size Brides
I am one of those people who honestly find it hard to get excited about bridal lingerie. After all, so much of it looks the same and treads the same ground season after season. Classics are great, but so much stuff aimed at the bridal market is either tacky or un-creative. When I went to […]
Read moreMastectomy Swimwear for the Fashion-Conscious
Mastectomy bras are a topic that has been covered a few times on The Breast Life. It’s a niche but (finally) growing area of the lingerie market. Even luxury brands are beginning to realize that not all women have two full breasts. Mastectomy swimwear, however, still lags behind. It’s not that it’s hard to find; […]
Read moreOrigami Customs: Inclusive, Ethical and Gender-Affirming Lingerie & Clothing
Inclusive fashion is a trending topic at the moment. It’s also a touchy subject. While the fashion industry is offering more and more options to plus-size people, featuring more people of colors in their campaigns, there is still much to do. Inclusivity means different things to different people. Origami Customs, a small lingerie brand based […]
Read moreStunning Swimwear Made for Curves
Summer after summer I struggled to find swimwear that would fit my large bust but also look super cute, too. Throw in the added complication of being plus size, and I often felt I had no other option than to squeeze into a wetsuit and be done with it. Things have now, thankfully, changed and […]
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