I spend a lot of time writing about what the lingerie industry isn’t doing, but I found myself reflecting as I wrote this article on how difficult it would have been to put together this list even three years ago. Plus size progress seems to move at a glacial pace, so finding these little signs […]
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On the heels of International Women’s Day and #DayWithoutAWoman, I want to give a shout out to the much-maligned bra. Contrary to popular belief, women in the United States didn’t burn their bras at any public protest or demonstration. We’ve come a long way since the invention of the first modern bra, too. Back in those days, we […]
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NOTE: Amending this post from yesterday to include one more fabulous small band full bust lingerie brand! Today’s post is in response to a reader’s search for more beautiful small band full bust bra options. While it hasn’t always been true, there’s now plenty of competition in this niche lingerie category. I’ve watched it evolve and […]
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Like me, you might have had a bra fitter tell you that your breasts are “shallow.” It’s common to hear this word when you’re in the fitting room trying on a gazillion bras in an attempt to find the one that fits and looks best. What does it mean to have shallow breasts? For me, having […]
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While I still think wireless bralettes are a big marketing trick that isn’t particularly body positive, you may be surprised to know that I’ve purchased a bunch in the last six months or so. Part of it was out of necessity. I got tendonitis and bursitis in one shoulder that took months to resolve, so wearing […]
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