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DD+ Outfit: Wide Belts, What Would I Do Without You?

May 2, 2013, 6:44 am
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I'm sure you already know about the power of chunky belts, they're constantly touted as a "solution accessory" for curvy or hourglass figures. With some of my dresses, I couldn't live without them. Either a dress was sold with one that was too large or cheaply made, or it's a swingy style without waist definition and no belt at all. However, I feel they're a bit harder than anyone lets on. Georgina, of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust, wears them brilliantly so I'm taking a page out of her book with this outfit post.

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Ewa Michalak Spring Collection Preview

May 3, 2013, 5:48 am
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It's been killing me to have these on my laptop and not share them with everybody. I promised myself I'd present the Polish lingerie companies in the order I saw them so I've had these photographs since March. Some of the bras down below you might've already seen - the S Ptyś, S Iwette, and S Lolitka are now available on the Ewa Michalak website. Hopefully, y'all still appreciate my real life (read: untrained) images. Just a little underpinnings fun to kick off the weekend!
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DD+ Outfit: Look Who Got Herself to the Tailor

May 6, 2013, 11:04 am
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After I blogged about pencil skirts last week (Your suggestions were wonderful, BTW!), I realized I'd done something about the situation and I'd forgotten to write about it. Before I went to Poland, I paid a visit to the tailor and got a slew of skirts taken in at the waist. So, tailors! A girl's best friend? Not exactly - some of the skirts came back better, but not as tucked as I'd like. Others worked really well and I took them on my trip. But then again, I have a very basic understanding of the profession so maybe it would be technically impossible to nip it as much as I'd like. I have to get my hips in it, after all! What's your take on tailoring? Are you a veteran or novice tailoree like me?

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Ewa Michalak

May 15, 2013, 8:30 pm
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Riding on the bus to Lodz to meet Ewa Michalak, I broke out in a cold sweat. I had been anticipating this moment since I scheduled the interview and in the days before, I had found a frightening void of resource information and was left feeling utterly unprepared. I knew Ms. Michalak was an enigmatic figure, but I had not realized how thoroughly modern and entrepreneurial her story is. She taught herself to sew, raised through the industry ranks on her own merit, and her independent label thrives through the international reach of the Internet. In her own country, her brand is considered a small player while abroad, her products are discussed endlessly on social media, enthusiastically reviewed by bloggers, and purchased with the utmost consumer anticipation. I am enormously grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting Ewa and I am delighted to finally share this peek behind the curtain with you.

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Why I Like Taking My Clothes Off for the Internet, or On Modesty

May 17, 2013, 8:31 am
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There are a lot of things I regret doing and I'm sure there are only bundles of more embarrassing, character devaluing delights in my future, but one thing I'm not ashamed of is taking pictures of myself in my underwear and publishing them on the Internet. Deep down, I can hear a culturally attuned voice inside going, What are you doing, you crazy slut!?. And I'm sure most of you are thinking "Good God!" and wondering who raised me to be such a heathen. I'm sure the person who raised me is thinking the exact same thing and calculating how fast she can take me out of the will. Sorry, Mom.

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Comexim

May 22, 2013, 3:47 pm
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Comexim began production in 2004, after Anna and Krzysztof Matczak noticed a gap in the lingerie market for small band and large cup bras. Eager to fulfill this demand, they hired a professional construction expert and created their company with the intention to make their clients' wishes come true. They are absolutely committed to customer satisfaction; as Anna said, she's "happiest when her clients are happy". When asked about her design perspective, she was similarly inclusive and replied that her vision of design develops alongside her clients so it may be the best possible match for each party.

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Mr. Underpinnings Column, WHAT?!?

May 27, 2013, 4:19 pm
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Hey world of full-bust females,

It's Mr. Underpinnings. It's been quite a while since we've talked, how are you? My lady has come up with the idea of having me post semi-regulary on our little blog. I told her I would love to, but didn't know how you would feel... what would I even talk about? Is there room for an educated male perspective in the forum of women's lingerie and fashion?

So we have decided to leave it to you...

Would you blog readers out there be interested in reading more posts by me? If so, what sort of topics would you like me to cover? I'm open to anything :)


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Corin

May 29, 2013, 1:59 pm
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Lazurite (Fashion)

I have the utmost respect for businesses that show humility in the face of their mistakes, adapt to necessary solutions, and handle change gracefully. During my meeting with Mr. Hanczka, Corin's general manager, he openly admitted that his company has gone through these moments of growth and needed to reinvent itself to succeed. Other companies should take note, Mr. Hanczka's tactic has worked out wonderfully. Corin was well stocked at every lingerie boutique I visited, with one storeowner clarifying that Corin was one of the top brands in the nation. When I tried their products on, Corin proved to be one of the most reliable producers, with successful fits throughout varying shapes or styles.
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Sneak Peek Monday: Kris Line Letizia

June 3, 2013, 9:58 am
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While I was unable to meet with Kris Line in person, they were kind enough to send me detailed brand information and...tons of photographs from their upcoming Autumn line! Their current collection has limited availability in North America, but they'll be showing again at Curve in August so maybe we'll see them at our favorite lingerie retailers soon. This line from A/W 13, the Letizia, is one of my personal favorites - who knew a paisley-like print and taupe could look so hot?! It'll come in a semi-soft (above) with an extended size range to KK and their brassiere shape, which is a padded plunge style.
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I Want Her Lingerie Job: Entrepreneur Andrea King, of Aristelle

June 5, 2013, 4:39 pm
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I first fell in love with Burlington, Vermont's new lingerie store, Aristelle, when it was closed. Zack and I had arrived at night and took a quick stroll down Church Street, the city's pedestrian-only downtown center. Out of all the boutiques we passed, Aristelle stood out: it's irreverent window displays, the high quality sets on each mannequin, and the sign's elegant font did me in.

When we visited with my sister the next day, my love turned into a little bit of an obsession. The product mix was eclectic and unusual, with esoteric big brands next to independent labels. The dressing rooms, decorated with body positive messages; the simultaneously sophisticated and down-to-earth atmosphere; and the friendly, enthusiastic fitters were all wonderful.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with the owner of Aristelle, Andrea King. With the transcribed interview below, everyone can get a peek behind the (fitting room) curtain and see the nuts and bolts of a bra fitting boutique:

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Full Bust Shopping in Northampton, MA

June 7, 2013, 4:33 pm
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Yesterday's Outfit (Please excuse all the dorky face-making in this post!)
Zack and I drove out to Northampton yesterday and while he was away at band rehearsal, I bopped around for this style post. Trying things on is the best way to learn what flatters you, what your style is, and what to look for in the future, in terms of construction, material, and color. I'm sharing my findings with you, to highlight my favorite Northampton stores (There are still some missing too!) and in the hope that it's educational for your next "hunting mission":

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Sneak Peek Monday: Claudette Ouvert Bottom Cup Bra

June 10, 2013, 9:05 am
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Ouvert is a French word for 'open' and in the lingerie world, it's the descriptor used for panties that feature a revealed back. I tend to like more fabric (longline, high waist bottoms) rather than less so this trend has never appealed to me. And truthfully, when I saw the Claudette Ouvert line at Curve, I wasn't into it - I'm not a snake skin fan either. Since then, I've come around because no matter my personal preferences, the Ouvert set is a truly unique design for full busted women.  The "bottom cup" shape is meant to provide 55% of overall coverage so the nipples are contained, but barely. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that this straightforward and unabashed sexual feature has ever been available to full bust women before. Three cheers for Claudette.

There's a photograph of the eponymous panty after the break (Sacrè bleu, the buttons are all functional!):
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Why Doesn't That Come in My Size?! My Dream Lingerie & Swimwear List

June 11, 2013, 4:01 pm
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Taboo Retro Maillot in Envy Green (Photo via ShopBop), $210
We all have our wishlist items -- styles that we're eyeing, saving up for, or anticipating (Freya's 28" band half cups, anyone? Or, the slew of babydolls coming in the fall?).  But what about the items that aren't on the horizon, or even discussed as possibilities, that we see available for our smaller busted compatriots? Earlier this year, two of my favorite bloggers -- Sweets of Sweet Nothings NYC and Windie Gardie of Undiegamer -- published their own Full Bust Wishlist and Lingerie Wishlist for Things Yet to Exist. I wanted to throw my top five "most dreamed of" lingerie and swim ideas into the mix. I'm planning on doing another one, for DD+ clothing I'd love to see, and please let me know in the comments what your lingerie and swimwear dreams are!

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I'm Obsessed: Past Avocado Catalogs

June 12, 2013, 6:52 am
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Can Can
After I scanned the image of Avocado's Mimosa bra for yesterday's post, I flipped through their old catalogs and became newly mesmerized by their older styles. The brand's founders told me that their aesthetic has changed since the earlier days, their lingerie continues to be whimsical, but it's much sleeker and comparatively pared down. They found that their lingerie sold better with fewer embellishments and have gradually reduced the number of three dimensional details. While I love their current refined styles, these designs are some of the best the full bust market has ever seen. They show their own artistic perspective, are unafraid to be a little kooky and clearly, retain an astonishing beauty. Bigger brands, those stagnating in the land of the padded plunge, should sit up and take notice:


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Why Doesn't That Come in My Size?! My Dream Clothing List

June 13, 2013, 7:14 am
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How cool would a DD+ bustier top be?! (This one is from Forever 21.)
I am so thankful to the wonderful DD+ clothing providers that this post feels like a whining betrayal. The offerings from Biu Biu, Pepperberry, Urkye, Midnight Grace, Campbell and Kate, Saint Bustier and DD Atelier should not be brushed aside lightly. Each brand does a phenomenal job giving full busted women garments that they couldn't find elsewhere. For my taste, budget and physical proportions, there's still something missing and this post will hopefully clarify the pieces I think are absent or undervalued. I'd love your input too - are you delighted by Biu Biu's casual tops? Or, would you like to see a particular detail on Pepperberry's fancy dresses? I want to dream your dreams too! ;)

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Friday Favorites

June 14, 2013, 1:58 pm
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Parfait Charlotte Padded Bra in "Wild Pink" (New fashion color available in mid October!)
Squee, my Friday Favorites recap begins with the most exciting full bust news in quite a long time!
As I'm sure you might've already read (it's made quite the splash in the lingerie blogosphere!), American brand Parfait announced a major size expansion yesterday. Following in the footsteps of Freya -- who dramatically and suddenly added sizes to their Padded Half Cup production -- Parfait will be introducing GG+ sizes to three of their most popular lines: the Charlotte, Alexis and Sophia.  Select styles will be available in GG, H, HH, J, JJ and K cups and the Charlotte will come out in 28" bands. We'll be able to get our grubby mitts on these in early August. Hmmm, but I wonder, could this be a trend-in-the-making? I sure hope so...
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Sneak Peek Monday: Crème Bralée Zoe & Colette

June 17, 2013, 9:43 am
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Zoe
I've had many requests for inexpensive lingerie tips on the blog and for those of you who were searching, I think I've found a solution -- a modestly priced, wonderfully stylish new brand called Crème Bralée. I had a chance to preview the collection in New York City a few weeks ago and decided to share my personal favorites from their upcoming schedule, the Zoe and the aubergine Colette (available now in Mauve):  
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DD+ Outfit: BiuBiu NOLI

June 18, 2013, 7:53 pm
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Hells bells, this is a lovely dress. I didn't always think so...when I saw it on Facebook, it reminded me of chic Star Trek uniforms. The first day I wore it, my mom called it, "Really 70s" and her assistant said I looked like Joan Jetson. It grew on me though and I finally decided I was really into the crisp tailoring, long sleeves, and pockets. I'll never look back! So many people complimented me on this dress that it got a little embarrassing (Despite what the blog may suggest, I hate being the center of attention.). Women were wondering where I'd gotten it and asking me how to spell BiuBiu. Well, it wasn't love at first sight with BiuBiu's NOLI dress, but it will be love for the long haul:

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What Are We Entitled To?

June 21, 2013, 12:24 pm
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Lately, I've been thinking about how the full bust world has changed in the last five years or so. In 2008, I bought the Panache Superbra Porcelain T-Shirt Bra and I swear, I cried with happiness. Now? I scoff at beige contour cups and demand more intricate, fashionable, and unique styles. Since a spotlight has been shown on the full bust market, I can find pretty bras easily. Full busted women also have their own communities -- enormously popular Reddit threads, secret Facebook groups, and a modest chunk of the Internet which blogs about all issues DD and up. But, I've begun to think, has that left us with a few...entitlement issues?


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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Ewa Bien Autumn/Winter 2013

June 26, 2013, 8:44 am
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Ewa Bien Driada  
Last Wednesday, I was invited to see the Autumn/Winter 2013 collection from Ewa Bien in New York. The widely popular Polish brand was in town to meet with potential distributors and retail contacts in the United States, as they're eager to introduce their lingerie in North America. Their meetings, they told me, had gone well and their products were received with enthusiasm, but they hadn't received any orders yet. Some of the lines I saw for their next collection were breathtaking and I'd love to be able to buy them here. So, that leaves me -- and all the Ewa Bien North American fans! -- waiting with bated breathe for word that they've been picked up. The only people who've seen this collection are New York store owners and buyers, it hasn't premiered in Poland or any other international market yet so this is an exciting, exclusive look at their upcoming collection:

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