Category: bra
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The Outwards Scoop
We all know that it’s important to scoop all tissue from the outside of the bra *into* the cups, as well as positioning the wires correctly, but recently I have been thinking about an extension of the manoeuvre: The Outwards Scoop You may be thinking that this is just a way to make a too small…
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Bra Science: How Band Size Changes with Cup Size – Freya
Welcome to part two of my series on how band lengths are not always equal between cup sizes. Last time we had Cleo by Panache, now we’re testing Freya’s band lengths. I collected Bratabase data on the stretched and unstretched band lengths in a couple of band sizes of Freya bras – the ones with…
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I will be the coolest kid! — Comexim Graffiti Review in 55M
Comexim’s designs don’t often inspire me. However, as a connoisseur of all things fun – underwear or otherwise – I just had to buy this bra as soon as I saw it. A graffiti print longline? SIGN ME UP! I ordered the bra in a 55M with the “deeper cups” and “reduced cup height” alterations…
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Bra Science: How Band Size Changes with Cup Size – Cleo by Panache
Just when you thought bra fitting couldn’t get any more complicated, it turns out that a 30 often isn’t the same as a 30. It’s commonly known that people with larger cup sizes tend to choose smaller bands over those with smaller cup sizes. But is this an organic decision or influenced by changing band…
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Longline Giving Me a Hard Time – Freya Pandora Review in 28G
I adore how this bra looks, on the stock photos, and, to an extent, irl. It looks pretty basic from the front but it has some stunning design features that I will delve into later. However, in true Freya fashion, this bra only goes up to a 28G so it really doesn’t fit me, which…
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Take a Bow – Cleo Della Review in 28G
I so wanted this bra to work. After the unprecedented success of Cleo Blake, I’ve been super willing to try more Cleos. Sadly, it just wasn’t to be. I ordered this bra from Lingerie Outlet Store on Amazon for £19.90. Unfortunately, the bow fell off immediately as I put the bra on. Upon closer inspection…
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Disappointing Beauty – Cleo Piper Review in 28H
I feel like The Rock adequately sums up my feelings about this bra. I’ve waited for this bra for 9 months. That’s how long it takes for a human to be made. From its first preview in Bras and Body Image’s Cleo AW16 Preview post, my eye was caught. I must have this bra, I…
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Deep n Wide – Not Another Tutti Rouge Nichole Review in 28G
I’m gonna admit to being a hipster here – I wanted to review this bra before it was cool! And then I ended up procrastinating in both buying the bra and reviewing it, go me. (I have procrastinated SO MUCH guys, I bought this bra in September and now it’s November!) I snagged the Nichole off brastop…
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Uplifted & Round – the Beautiful Cleo Blake Review in 28G
It’s no secret: I love this bra. It fits great – not perfectly, but that’s to be expected -, gives me a really nice shape and I adore the aesthetic. I find myself reaching for it more often than all but one of my bras (and that’s only because my Ewa Michalak CH Karmelki has…
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Updating My Bra Storage (Guest Post)
The topic of bra storage comes up now and again and I thought it might be interesting to share how I upgraded my bra storage. It is a take on a well known hanger tree tutorial with a few improvements for my needs. The most important for me was shrinking the vertical space used as…
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Hi, can you tell me what's that pretty green bra? Thanks in advance.
Here is a thought I would be interested in exploring: How would the opposite affect wire spring? (meaning if the…