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  • Fit Advice & Bra Brands Designed for Asymmetrical Breasts

    by Estelle Puleston March 6, 2023
    by Estelle Puleston March 6, 2023

    The standard bra fit advice in this situation is to choose the cup size that fits the larger breast, and then fill in the excess space on the other side with a removable cup insert. However, I’ve found a few more off-the-rack bra options for unevenly-sized breasts!

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  • Why a Good Bra Fit Matters

    by Estelle Puleston February 17, 2023
    by Estelle Puleston February 17, 2023

    Uncomfortable underwires, cups that gape/wrinkle or dig in, constantly having to pull the straps back up onto your shoulders… all of these are signs that you may need a different bra size. Breasts change size and shape as we go through life, so if you’re still just buying the same size you’ve worn for years and years, it may no longer be the best one for you.

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  • What Do Underwires Do in a Bra?

    by Estelle Puleston May 18, 2021
    by Estelle Puleston May 18, 2021

    Underwired bras seem to be the Marmite of the lingerie world. But what do these love-’em-or-hate-’em wires do? You probably know that they play a role in adding support to the bra, but how do they do it?

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  • 6 Brands Making Supportive Sleepwear For Fuller Busts

    by Eleanor Wiseman December 2, 2019
    by Eleanor Wiseman December 2, 2019

    While some relish the moment of being able to take your bra off as soon as you walk through the door, some fuller-busted people prefer to avoid going completely sans support. Bigger busts can sometimes be uncomfortable to work around while sleeping.

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  • 27 Places to Find AA & AAA Cup Bras

    by Estelle Puleston October 15, 2019
    by Estelle Puleston October 15, 2019

    One of the least talked-about sizes categories in the lingerie industry is sub-A cup sizing. It’s also one of the least catered-to, with almost all brands (besides, of course, full-bust specialists) beginning their range at an A cup.

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  • What Are Minimiser Bras, and How Do They Work?

    by Estelle Puleston July 9, 2019
    by Estelle Puleston July 9, 2019

    We’ve got bras engineered to shape your bust in practically any way – to make it look rounder, pointier, more lifted, more pushed-together, bigger, and yes, smaller too. That last one is what we call a ‘minimiser’ bra.

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  • Bra Sister Sizes – How & Why They Work

    by Estelle Puleston July 8, 2019
    by Estelle Puleston July 8, 2019

    The more you read about bra fitting, the more complex it can seem. I’d like to change that, by breaking down some different aspects of it and explaining them as clearly as possible. First up, a helpful little thing called sister sizing.

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  • How to Air Dry Lingerie Without That Awful Damp Smell

    by Estelle Puleston February 20, 2019
    by Estelle Puleston February 20, 2019

    In the UK, I would sometimes leave things hanging in the bathroom to dry, and two days later they would still be damp! Oh, and smelling awful by then too. The bad odour is caused by mildew. So how can you dry your lingerie in a way that protects these delicate garments, but leaves them smelling clean and fresh?

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  • What is a Bralette Exactly?

    by Estelle Puleston June 22, 2018
    by Estelle Puleston June 22, 2018

    Ever since the explosion in bralette popularity, I’ve spotted more than a few brands labelling something as a bralette when it’s clearly not. And it annoys me, because it spreads misinformation and confuses consumers about what a bralette really is.

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  • 6 Reasons Your Bras Can Get Stained or Discoloured

    by Estelle Puleston May 14, 2017
    by Estelle Puleston May 14, 2017

    Have you ever bought a white bra only for it to take on a grey-ish tinge within a few months, or do your shiny new bras quickly develop dirty marks that have them looking old before their time? Bras do have a finite lifespan but with the right care, even an everyday favourite can last a few years before it starts to noticeably deteriorate.

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Slowly growing my @atelierbordelle collection. Thi Slowly growing my @atelierbordelle collection. This is the Bondage-Belle soft cup bra, an older version of the Signature soft cup bra, and the discontinued silk Adjustable Webbed Thong, both purchased in the recent sample sale. The main difference on the bra is that they upgraded the regular hook-and-eye seen here to large swan hooks, which feels much more 'Bordelle' because why miss any chance to add additional gold hardware? I still love it though.

It didn't even occur to me at the time of ordering, but they're a match for the Caramel-coloured Sub belt I purchased in the previous year's sale so that's a nice bonus as far as styling options go! 

Both lingerie pieces are a size S and work great for me as a 30DD/UK 6 (although the push-up bra I accidentally also ordered in an S very much did not).

Super happy with them - especially in this colour which will be great under lighter fabrics this summer, this is a set that feels highly practical and wearable, without being anything close to boring. My perfect everyday bra set 👌

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Been working on something new for the blog: a deep Been working on something new for the blog: a deep dive into lingerie fabrics, literally! I photographed over 20 pieces from my collection under a microscope so you can learn exactly:
- how jacquard fabrics get their pattern
- why silk satin is shiny but silk georgette isn't
- how cotton jersey's texture compares to polyester jersey
- and much more!

Pictured here: embroidered illusion tulle, silk chiffon, a ribbed synthetic blend, metallic lace, nylon stockings, and jacquard fabric. Lots more in the blog post - I'll link it in my story 🔗

Which of these close-ups most surprised you? 

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Not exaggerating when I say that these @marjolaine Not exaggerating when I say that these @marjolaine_lingerie silk trousers might well be the comfiest thing I've ever put on my body 👌

I'd had my eye on them for probably a year but they were kinda expensive - recently spotted they were both 30% off and down to the last pair in my size, so it was now or never. I'm glad I got them, I can already tell these are going to feel so lovely and cool in the summer heat!

#marjolaine #marjolainelingerie #silk #silktrousers #silksatin #silkloungewear #luxuryloungewear #silkpants #silkclothing #puresilk #fuchsiapink #hotpink #pinkstyle #prettystyle #madeinfrance #frenchfashion #fashionbloggers #fashioninsta #discoverunder10k #marjolaine_lingerie
The other @lovebravissimo bra that I reviewed is D The other @lovebravissimo bra that I reviewed is Dana, a front-close style (and I think only the second front close I currently own along with my super-old Bordelle Thorn?). It didn't work for me fit-wise, but I think that back would look cute styled under a light blue silk camisole in summer!

Also pictured: the Niya and Niya Lace bras, which actually have more differences than just the addition of lace. The full review is on the blog for all the details.

Which of these three bras is your favourite? 

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This Niya bra by @lovebravissimo is my new everyda This Niya bra by @lovebravissimo is my new everyday favourite one! It's a great moulded style for shallower bust shapes. The full review is up on the blog if you want to read more - link in my bio.

Would you believe I massively stained this right on the front of one of the cups by putting it, an apparently-not-very-colourfast black bra, and a damp facecloth next to each other in my suitcase on the way back from a trip? Four rounds of dye run remover later, you can barely tell. Lesson learned about putting wet things in a suitcase 😅🧳

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New review! Over on the blog I've reviewed these t New review! Over on the blog I've reviewed these two bras by @lovebravissimo - Niya and Niya Lace - alongside a third bra, plus their online fitting service which was my first ever virtual bra fitting. I'll share the link in my story.

#bravissimo #bravissimobras #brareview #lingeriereview #lingeriereviews #lingerieblogger #everydaybra #plungebra #wiredbra #tshirtbra #fullbustbra #fullbustbras #instalingerie #lingeriecommunity #lingerieaddict #bralove #bras #braset #brafit #brafitting #onlinebrafitting #virtualbrafitting #lovebravissimo
A new installment in my #lingeriemixnmatch series A new installment in my #lingeriemixnmatch series (the first new one since 2023 😅). It's so very rare that I buy a bra or brief without a matching coordinate, but back in 2016 I was mesmerised enough by Agent Provocateur's Bubbles brief to buy it alone - on sale, so I guess maybe the bra was sold out already in my size? 

I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. Low-quality net and a gusset that doesn't come up anywhere near high enough to make it properly wearable (it's SO uncomfy). But I did still adore the design regardless so I kept it and just... never wore it.

Recently rediscovered it and had the idea to layer it. Turns out it's quite tricky to layer reds - my red lingerie is a real mix of hues, from orangey reds to bluish ones. This old Bras Without Wires set is a pretty close match though! Solves the (lack of) gusset issue, and the Bubbles brief adds visual interest to a cute but fairly basic bra set. 

How would you rate this pairing? 👍👎

#agentprovocateur #agentprovocateurlingerie #knickersforever #lingeriestyling #layeringlingerie #lingerielook #redlingerie #redbraset #netlingerie #fishnetlingerie #lingeriestyle #lingeriefashion #lingerieblogger #lingerieaddict #lingerielife #lingeriecommunity #instalingerie #braset #braswithoutwires #howtolayer #fashionflatlay #fashionbloggers #discoverunder10k
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