Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Mastectomy swimwear doesn’t get much love. There are a few companies that sell it, like Land’s End, Anita, and Amoena, but when I created a shopping challenge for myself to find a mastectomy suit I might be excited to wear, I failed. Or maybe, more to the point, the market failed me. Actually, let me back up, if only to expose how my own […]
This week, it’s a swimsuit extravaganza! I would apologize, but I can’t honestly say I’m sorry for sharing all the cool new things I’m finding with you. And earlier this year I’d said I wanted to do more swimwear, so… yay! I hope you’re enjoying our finds; there’s definitely more to come. Often, when people refer to vintage-inspired swimwear, they’re referring to a very particular point in fashion history — […]
I think the swimwear bug has (finally) bitten me. If you follow The Lingerie Addict on Facebook, then you probably recognize the above image; we shared it just last week to the TLA page from The Curvy Fashionista’s Facebook page. While I’m a huge fan personally of the whole vintage/pinup aesthetic, I also value a more modern approach to swimwear (yes, I love all the things)… and Monif C. has […]
Continuing our conversation with Chrystal of By Baby’s Rules and Amanda of 32AA Bra… 6) Amanda, what are some common misconceptions people have about smaller busted women? Amanda: There are several common beliefs and ideas about small-busted women that are way off the mark. I believe I have a good sense of what’s really going on with these women, because I’ve been working with them and talking with them online […]
Growing up, I remember thinking there were only two bikini top options: sports bra style or triangle. While those are totally valid styles for anyone who wants to wear them, they are not necessarily supportive, especially for plus sizes. I wore a triangle bikini top exactly once and spent more time worrying about spillage than actually enjoying the pool. Wearing a bikini top is a lot like wearing a bra. […]
