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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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  • How to Make a Stick-On Bra Last Longer

    by Estelle Puleston March 19, 2017
    by Estelle Puleston March 19, 2017

    Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by KISSBOBO. Last month I introduced KISSBOBO on the blog and spoke about when you might want to wear an adhesive bra, such as with…

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  • How to Shorten a Bra Band

    by Estelle Puleston February 16, 2017
    by Estelle Puleston February 16, 2017

    Do you struggle to find bra bands small enough to fit you well? Or have you ever snagged a sale or eBay bargain in almost-but-not-quite-your-size and wished the band were…

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An unintentional new addition to my Lingerie Mix n An unintentional new addition to my Lingerie Mix n Match series - I've just gone through and hashtagged all of these #lingeriemixnmatch if you want to check out the others.

I adore this @emmaharrislingerie Melody bra, but sadly the matching knickers have gotten damaged. I am planning to repair them, but when I saw this @harlowandfox Eleanor thong in colour 'Hazel' in the brand's sample sale earlier this year, it looked like a reeeeeally good colour match to give me a second option to wear with the bra. It turns out the silk isn't *quite* as similar a colour as it looked online, but it's pretty close right? I might even add a little bow and pearl charm to the bra's gore to increase the resemblance (and also just because I love pearls).

There will be more mix-n-matches to come in 2023! I really haven't bought a lot of lingerie this year - my latest blog article explains why - so I'm feeling especially motivated to try out new combinations with what I already own. It's a great way to make a lingerie collection feel all exciting and 'new' again without doing any shopping 🛍️🚫

#emmaharrislingerie #harlowandfox #silkandlace #satinandlace #luxurylingerie #luxurywomenswear #beautifullingerie #madeintheUK #Frenchlace #Leaverslace #luxurylace #beautifullace #exquisitelace #silklingerie #lingerieflatlay #fashionflatlay #fashionbloggers #luxurybra #braset #bralove #lingeriefashion #lingeriestyle #lingerieblogger #lingerieaddict #lingeriecollection #wearwhatyouhave
New blog post: Why I hardly bought any lingerie in New blog post: Why I hardly bought any lingerie in 2022. I'll pop the link in my stories 🔗

I only made 3 lingerie purchases throughout the whole of this year, including this Sulis slip skirt. (I also bought this Rosamosario camisole this year but I'm not counting it as lingerie - I wear it as a top). I started trying to live more sustainably in 2019 and admittedly it took me a lot longer to change my lingerie shopping habits than it did my approach to buying things such as food or makeup or even other types of clothing, because alongside fancy patisserie cakes, lingerie has always been my main indulgence. The thing I love and buy to treat myself.

But realistically, I have way more lingerie already than one person actually needs. I still love discovering new brands or designs, but I've stopped feeling like I need to *own* a particular piece to be able to appreciate it. So, anyway, just some thoughts I wanted to share as we wrap up the end of the year - there's more in the blog article.

I think a lot of us are trying to be more sustainable nowadays. Have you made any changes to how you shop for, or care for, your lingerie lately?

#instalingerie #lingeriecommunity #lingerieblogger #fashionblogger #sustainablelingerie #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #sustainableshopping #shoppinghabits #sustainablefashionblogger #buylessbuybetter #lingerieblog #lingerieexpert #lingerielove #lingerielover #lingerieaddict #lingerieaddiction #lingeriestyle #silksatin #sulissilks #rosamosario #silkslip #slipskirt #silklingerie #luxurylingerie #discoverunder10k
As someone who loves white and cream clothing, her As someone who loves white and cream clothing, here's something I couldn't live without: slips! A friend recently described hers as her 'granny slip', but we should totally reclaim this garment and make it popular again - it's SO useful. Do you wear them?

P.S. This slip skirt is by @sulis_silks in a custom champagne colour. A great brand to check for affordable, ethically-produced silk lingerie and nightwear!

#slip #slipskirt #silkslip #silk #noVPL #wardrobeessentials #whiteoutfit #creamoutfit #fashiontips #fashionblogger #styletips #stylingtips #lingeriestyle #lingerieblogger #lingeriecommunity #instalingerie #lingerieexpert #vintagestyleclothing
One of the things I am trying to get better about One of the things I am trying to get better about is repairing my lingerie/clothing. I take really good care of my underwear in general - I hand wash everything, I let it air dry, and I store each set in its own protective bag - but I do have a terrible habit of throwing things on a 'to repair' pile when they break and then just forgetting that they exist. 

This Fréolic set is utterly gorgeous, and generally speaking it's one of the best-constructed sets I own, but the corded metallic lace appliquéd onto the thong was unravelling all over. Photo 2 was taken back in February and it had only gotten worse since, until I eventually stopped wearing it because I didn't want to damage it further.

Well, I finally fixed it. Unfortunately I couldn't find a gold thread in quite the same shade, and I'm definitely no expert embroiderer, but I don't hate the result. At least now I can get back to wearing this beautiful, beautiful lingerie set!

How often do you repair your clothing that breaks? Is it just the special pieces, or something you try to do for everything?

#freoliclondon #freoliclingerie #clothingrepair #mendingclothes #visiblemending #makedoandmend #silkandlace #luxurylace #goldlace #metalliclace #Leaverslace #Frenchlace #Calaislace #dentelledeCalais #silk #silksatin #braset #luxurylingerie #luxurybra #luxurywomenswear #greenandgold #emeraldgreen #madetomeasure #lingerieaddict #bespokelingerie #fashionblogger #clothingrepairs #repairyourclothes #mendyourclothes #makeclotheslast
If you're in search of a really great, comfy bra t If you're in search of a really great, comfy bra that is relatively inexpensive and will work under lots of necklines, might I recommend the @lavinialingerie balconettes. The all-black Mia bra (swipe to see it 👉) is one of my everyday staples! Both bras are the same shape but different cup sizes; I got my best fit by going down a cup size from my usual, but I often have to do that in moulded bras so your experience may not be the same.

What are your favourite everyday bras? 

(P.S. These are both available in plus and full-bust sizes)

#lavinialingerie #bras #bralove #lacebra #balconettebra #balconybra #underwired #bra #lingerie #lingerieexpert #instalingerie #lingerielove #lingeriestyle #lingerieaddict #lingerielife #lingeriecommunity #lingerieblogger #fashionbloggers #bloggerspain #discoverunder10k #flatlayclothing #fashioninsta
I saw this cute little book, Instant Expert Linger I saw this cute little book, Instant Expert Lingerie by Marilisa Racco, online and couldn't resist adding it to my cart. Just spent the afternoon reading it cover to cover. Unfortunately, it's not a great beginner's guide to buy now because it feels pretty dated - as well as some info/advice I don't agree with, it was written in 2011 and large swathes of the book are dedicated to recommending brands (and even some specific lingerie sets) of which a significant number are no longer around. Though if you like learning about now-defunct luxury lingerie brands from the 2000s/2010s, then it might be worth picking up for exactly that reason!

What are your favourite lingerie-themed books? I've read a few, but am now wondering how many others are out there that I've missed over the years...

#lingeriebook #lingeriebooks #fashionbooks #nonfiction #prettybooks #bookillustration #instalingerie #intimateapparel #intimates #lingerielove #lingerieaddict #lingeriefashion #lingerieblogger #lingeriecommunity #lingerieexpert #lingerieguide #fashionguide #fashionbook #nonfictionbook #minibookreview
I saw these obnoxiously pink trousers in the @port I saw these obnoxiously pink trousers in the @portmanbathboutique in Bath on my recent trip to England and simply HAD to have them. I'm not sure if they are intended to be lounge/sleepwear or outerwear - there was a matching lace-trimmed camisole which definitely gave the set a pyjama-y vibe, but it's possible they're just pyjama inspired.

I've been after a pair of high-waisted, loose-fitting silk trousers for ages but everything I'd liked was out of my budget. These aren't pure silk, but they are REALLY good value for money. When I saw the £55 price tag, I assumed they'd be polyester but nope - 20% silk, 80% viscose, and made in Italy too! 

The biggest downside is the sizing - they only came in "one size". Guessing that is a big part of why they were so cheap. My waist is currently 64cm and I had to reduce the waistband by 9cm to get them to fit, so they'd probably fit a UK 10-12 at most and smaller if you're willing to tailor them.

Although the brand has an online shop, these aren't on there right now. Definitely worth a look in store though if you happen to be in either Bath or Devon where they have another boutique. They came in lots of colours 🌈

#portmanbath #pinktrousers #hotpink #fuchsiapink #silkblend #silktrousers #viscosefabric #highwaisted #loungewear #loungewearstyle #loungewearchic #barbiepink #brightpink #pinkstyle #obsessedwithpink #fashionbloggers #discoverunder10k #bathshopping #bathUK #bathfashion #madeinItaly
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